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CHRYSAOR • GREEK GODS & GODDESSES Chrysaor, sometimes spelled Khrysaor, is represented in contrast to the winged equine figure of Pegasus as a winged wild boar. The name Chrysaor roughly translates to “golden-blade”, which scholars of ancient Greek mythology have interpreted in several ways. First, as the creature is porcine, the golden blades could be a direct referenceto
MAIA • FACTS AND INFORMATION ON THE GODDESS MAIA Maia was the oldest member of the Pleiades. The Pleiades were seven nymphs that made up the constellation of Pleiades. The name “Maia” translates to “nursing mother.” Maia was a shy goddess, dwelling alone in a cave situated close to the peak of Mount Kyllene. When she was living in the cave, she gave birth AMPHITRITE • FACTS AND INFORMATION ON THE GODDESS AMPHITRITE Amphitrite is a minor Greek goddess, one of several who ruled the seas. Originally, she was known as the wife of sea-god Poseidon, but over time, she was set aside as merely his mistress. A beautiful goddess, she was the daughter of Nereus, a minor sea ALECTRONA • FACTS AND INFORMATION ON THE GODDESS ALECTRONA Goddess of Sun and Morning. Alectrona (also known as Electryone or Electryo) was the greek goddess of the sun. It is thought that she might have also been the goddess of morning or ‘waking from slumber’. Some believed wholeheartedly that she was the cause of men waking from their sleep every morning. Her father was ALCYONE • FACTS AND INFORMATION ON THE GODDESS ALCYONE Alcyone is one of seven daughters who are named the Pleiades, a group of mountain nymph companies of the goddess of the hunt, Artemis. All of them share the same father, titan Atlas. Not all stories name their mother but the most commonly brought up is the sea nymph Pleione. She is the second born of the Pleiades sisters and also considered EURUS • FACTS AND INFORMATION ON THE GOD EURUS In Greek mythology, Eurus, or Euros was the god of the east or southeast wind. He was the brother of Boreas, the north wind, Zephyrus, the west wind and Notus, the south wind.His other brothers were Kaikias, the god of the northeast wind; Apeliotes, who was also a god of the east wind; Lips, the god of the southwest wind and Skeiron, the god of the northwest wind. ICARUS ICARUS • FACTS AND INFORMATION ON THE GREEK HERO ICARUS Icarus became well known in legends mainly on account of his father, Daedalus, a master craftsman and skilled artisan. The grandson of a former Athenian leader, Erechtheus, Daedalus developed a reputation as an ingenious builder. During Icarus’ early childhood, GREEK GODS LIST • NAMES OF THE GREEK GODSPOSEIDONARES This page is a list of the names of Greek gods in ancient mythology and their roles. It will be continually updated with additions, corrections and more information on each of the gods. GREEK AND ROMAN GODS • GREEK GODS & GODDESSES Most of the Greek Gods and Goddesses were adopted by the ancient Romans, although in most cases there was a change of name. In the table below is a list of the Greek Gods and Heroes and their Roman equivalents: Greek Name Roman Name Role Zeus Jupiter King of the Gods Hera Juno Goddess of EREBUS • FACTS AND INFORMATION ON THE GOD EREBUS Erebus was the father of many gods and goddesses, including Aether, Hypnos (Sleep,) and Thanatos (Death.) According to the Roman author Hyginus, Erebus was also the father of Geras, the god of old age.. Erebus was the Greek god of the Underworld and his name meant “placeof
CHRYSAOR • GREEK GODS & GODDESSES Chrysaor, sometimes spelled Khrysaor, is represented in contrast to the winged equine figure of Pegasus as a winged wild boar. The name Chrysaor roughly translates to “golden-blade”, which scholars of ancient Greek mythology have interpreted in several ways. First, as the creature is porcine, the golden blades could be a direct referenceto
MAIA • FACTS AND INFORMATION ON THE GODDESS MAIA Maia was the oldest member of the Pleiades. The Pleiades were seven nymphs that made up the constellation of Pleiades. The name “Maia” translates to “nursing mother.” Maia was a shy goddess, dwelling alone in a cave situated close to the peak of Mount Kyllene. When she was living in the cave, she gave birth AMPHITRITE • FACTS AND INFORMATION ON THE GODDESS AMPHITRITE Amphitrite is a minor Greek goddess, one of several who ruled the seas. Originally, she was known as the wife of sea-god Poseidon, but over time, she was set aside as merely his mistress. A beautiful goddess, she was the daughter of Nereus, a minor sea ALECTRONA • FACTS AND INFORMATION ON THE GODDESS ALECTRONA Goddess of Sun and Morning. Alectrona (also known as Electryone or Electryo) was the greek goddess of the sun. It is thought that she might have also been the goddess of morning or ‘waking from slumber’. Some believed wholeheartedly that she was the cause of men waking from their sleep every morning. Her father was ALCYONE • FACTS AND INFORMATION ON THE GODDESS ALCYONE Alcyone is one of seven daughters who are named the Pleiades, a group of mountain nymph companies of the goddess of the hunt, Artemis. All of them share the same father, titan Atlas. Not all stories name their mother but the most commonly brought up is the sea nymph Pleione. She is the second born of the Pleiades sisters and also considered EURUS • FACTS AND INFORMATION ON THE GOD EURUS In Greek mythology, Eurus, or Euros was the god of the east or southeast wind. He was the brother of Boreas, the north wind, Zephyrus, the west wind and Notus, the south wind.His other brothers were Kaikias, the god of the northeast wind; Apeliotes, who was also a god of the east wind; Lips, the god of the southwest wind and Skeiron, the god of the northwest wind. ICARUS ICARUS • FACTS AND INFORMATION ON THE GREEK HERO ICARUS Icarus became well known in legends mainly on account of his father, Daedalus, a master craftsman and skilled artisan. The grandson of a former Athenian leader, Erechtheus, Daedalus developed a reputation as an ingenious builder. During Icarus’ early childhood, ICARUS ICARUS • FACTS AND INFORMATION ON THE GREEK HERO ICARUS Icarus became well known in legends mainly on account of his father, Daedalus, a master craftsman and skilled artisan. The grandson of a former Athenian leader, Erechtheus, Daedalus developed a reputation as an ingenious builder. During Icarus’ early childhood, CELAENO • FACTS AND INFORMATION ON THE GODDESS CELAENO Celaeno is a Greek goddess or demon whose name means “the dark one”. Celaeno is referred to as several different beings throughout Greek mythology. In some stories, Celaeno is one of the Pleiades. Her name can also be spelled Celeno or Kelaino. In the Pleiades, Celaeno is one of seven daughters. She is the daughter CUPID • FACTS AND INFORMATION ON THE GOD CUPID Some Facts About Cupid. Many experts in the world of folktales and movies believe that the currently popular “Beauty and The Beast” is a modern day version of the story of Cupid and Psyche. While Cupid is always shown with wings, Psyche whose name means ‘soul’ is depicted as a beautiful butterfly. To please her mother, Psyche wasgiven
PERSEPHONE • FACTS AND Persephone’s story actually focuses more on her mother, Demeter, and what happens when Persephone disappears. The young goddess is also the daughter and niece of Zeus, and the wife and niece of Hades when she becomes the queen of the Underworld. Daughter of Demeter Persephone is a true nature child, being the daughter of the DELPHYNE • GREEK GODS & GODDESSES Delphyne is a female dragon born to Gaia, the Greek goddess of Earth. The name Delphyne means “womb” and related forms of the name, Delphyna (female) and Delphynes (male), were also used for the dragon of Delphi. There are different accounts of Delphyne in Greek mythology. Delphyne is sometimes called Python, a monster who lived CERUS • FACTS AND INFORMATION ON THE GOD CERUS There are two main myths for Cerus the bull: Myth #1. In Greek mythology, Zeus fell in love (again) with a very beautiful Phoenician princess named Europa. She was the daughter of King Agenor. Europa was protected night and day by King Agenor’s soldiers. One day, Zeus saw Europa and fell in love with her. ARCADIA - ANCIENT GREEK PLACES • GREEK GODS & GODDESSES Arcadia is a place that is both a real geographical location, as well as a mythological place from Ancient Greek Mythology. The real Arcadia currently exists in the country of Greece, while the idea of the fictional, mythological Arcadia is coming from the time of MORPHEUS • FACTS AND INFORMATION ON THE GOD MORPHEUS Morpheus was known as the god of dreams. He shaped and formed the dreams, through which he could appear to mortals in any form. This talent made Morpheus a messenger of the gods, able to communicate divine messages to sleeping mortals. Though he could take any human form, Morpheus’s true form was that of a PRICUS • FACTS AND INFORMATION ON THE GOD PRICUS The lower or other half is the tail of a fish. Pricus was the first of the sea goats and he could live forever. This eventually made his life difficult, though. However, the Gods liked Pricus and the sea-goats. In fact, Pricus was created by Cronos, the God of Time. Pricus also had sea-goat children who were just like him that could also speak. MARSYAS • GREEK GODS & GODDESSES Marsyas was a Satyr, which in Greek mythology refers to a man with horse ears and a horsetail, who hailed from Phrygia. His role is deeply connected with music, which started the day he found an aulos, similar to a modern day flute. Athena had thrown that flute down to Earth. Although Athena had invented the flute, she had quicklyabandoned its
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APOLLO
Apollo was the son of Leto and Zeus. He was born on the island of Delos. He and his twin sister Artemis, also an Olympian, shared an aptitude for archery.The nine Muses were companions of his; they were goddesses known for inspiring art and music.ARES
He was the son of Zeus and Hera, both of whom hated him (according to Homer). Eros (more commonly known as Cupid) was the child of Ares and Aphrodite.Ares was most notably referred to as the God of War; he represented the unpleasant aspects of battle.DIONYSUS
Dionysus was primarily known as the God of the Vine. Upon reaching adulthood, Dionysus wandered the Earth, teaching men the culture of the vine.Dionysus was the last god to enter Olympus.HADES
He was also called the God of Wealth or “the rich one” because he possessed the precious metals of the earth. Hades had a cap or helmet that made its wearer invisible.His wife was Persephone, Demeter’s only daughter, whom he kidnapped and made his queen.HEPHAESTUS
Hephaestus was the only ugly god among perfectly beautiful immortals. He was the workman of the immortals: he made their dwellings, furnishings, and weapons.Hephaestus was known as the God of Fire.HERMES
Hermes was considered a “trickster” due to his cunning and clever personality. He primarily served as the herald or messenger of the gods.Hermes was born in a cave on a mountain in Arcadia; he was conceived and born within the course of one day.POSEIDON
Poseidon was allotted his dominion after the fall of the Titans. He wielded the trident or three-pronged spear, and this image of him is reflected in art.Poseidon was most notably the God of the sea and the protector of all waters.ZEUS
Zeus was the father of the famous Greek hero Hercules.The name Zeus means "bright" or "sky."His weapon of choice was the thunderbolt, made for him by the Cyclops. OLYMPIAN GREEK GODDESSESAPHRODITE
Aphrodite was the goddess of fertility, love, and beauty. During the Trojan War, Aphrodite fought on the side of Paris.Aphrodite and her son Eros (Cupid) teamed up to cause Zeus to fall in love with a humannamed Europa.
ARTEMIS
Artemis was daughter of Zeus and Leto and twin sister of Apollo. She was primarily a virgin huntress, goddess of wildlife and patroness of hunters.She was an important goddess in the lives of women, especially when it came to marriage and young creatures.ATHENA
Athena was the Goddess of War, the female counterpart of Ares. She is one of three virgin goddesses; the other two were Hestia and Artemis.Athena served as a guardian of Athens, where the Parthenon served as her temple.DEMETER
Demeter was the daughter of Cronos and Rhea. She was the goddess of harvest and fertility.Only women attended the Thesmophoria, a fertility festival held in honor of Demeter.HERA
Hera was Queen of the Olympian gods. In the story of the Quest of the Golden Fleece, Hera was a gracious protector of the heroes.Hera had few, if any, redeeming qualities. She never forgot an injury.HESTIA
Although Hestia appeared in a few stories, she was not overly significant in Greek mythology. She was a sibling to Demeter, Hades, Poseidon, Hera, and Zeus.Hestia is completely omitted from the works of Homer, author of the Iliad and the Odyssey.TYCHE
Tykhe, also known as Tyche, was the Greek goddess of chance, fate and fortune. She represented not only the positive aspects of these characteristics but also the negative ones. The ancient Greeks thought she was the reason for unexpected events in their lives, good and evil. For example, if someone had much success in life SEARCH FOR A GOD OR GODDESSADVERTISEMENTS
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