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This is a classic story from Greek mythology. As you will see in the video, this fleece was from a coveted golde ram whose hair was made out of gold. Anyone who was able to get their hands on this fleece would be considered a true king and would gain access to power over the land. This is where the story gets a little more complicated...
 
This is one of my favorite stories. Thank you for sharing!
 
This is one of my favorite stories. Thank you for sharing!
This myth is probably the first real Greek myth in that it utilises numerous characters based on constellations, with the ram of the Golden Fleece [Aries] and Tyro, mother of Pelias, the most important as the originator of this myth was seeking to link the
constellations to places related to the known world then ,from a Greek point of view.
A far older version of this was already in existence in Egypt. Khnum [Bata/Neleus/Hapi] of Elephantine is Greek Aquarius/Ganymede [Ganesha in India/Ganges-lord].Leo is the Sphinx. Hydra is the Nile [Neilos] Delta [9 heads/9 branches of Nile] =Wadjit of Buto. Canopus,main star of Argo Navis ,was a port on the coast of Egypt frequented by Argive ships. Scorpio was linked to the Eastern Desert robbers of merchant [ Mercury/Saggitarius] convoys from Coptos [ Min]. Ursa Minor was linked to Wepwawet of Asyut/Lycopolis [see Dendera zodiac]. Pisces is Esna [Latopolis/Nile perch symbol of Neith].
In the Greek version Leo remained the Sphinx, Virgo was Cyrene, Cancer Tyre/Tyro, Taurus Mountains, Aries was Colchis, Pisces Don[Dione] And Donets, Aquarius was Hylaea [Hylas/Iulus/Iolaus/Horus/Helios/Atum] in Scythia/Ashkenaz/Ascanius, Capricorn was Aegai/Macedon, Saggitarius was Aeolia and Scorpio was Dodona.Ursa Minor linked to Lycia and Ursa Major [Taweret/Sekhmet of Memphis in Egypt] to Cyprus.
Greek medon means lord as does Sanskrit Esha and Pati.
The Argo was a penteconter with 50 oarsmen [100 eyes].
Canopus/Argo Navis is Argus Panoptes [Helios/Hapi/Apis].Io is Canis Major/Sirius.Can-opus is dog and optes/eye.Argus watched Io.
The claim that Pelias [Cain] and Neleus were sons of Poseidon and Tyro is an error in Greek mythology and was followed in Irish myth,The Sons of Lir.Pelops is a name of Abelio/Apollo/Abel/Abellio [ apple-god ]/Balder/Ruadan/Rudianos/Aplu Enlil/Nergal/Reshef/Geb in Egypt.Aeetes,
Tantalus,Lycaon [Iobates] and Thyestes [Thiassi]
were all names of Mercury [Adam].Dione was Leto
[ Neith/Tefnut]. Mercury was Shu [Anhur] in Egypt.
Apis [herald of Ptah] is Aquarius.Ptah is Capricorn.
Neleus was Horus and Acastus [Castor] was Seth.
Jason [Bellerophon] was Apollo/Ares/Lug/Lynceus.
Medea is Cassandra [Cassiopeia].
Phrixus son of Athamas [Tammuz/Adonis] is Bhrigu son of Brahma [Ibrahim] is Brihaspati[Jupiter/Zeus]
son of Brahma/Agni.
 
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Greek Mythology Inspired Halloween Costume

With Halloween right around the corner, I’m thinking of going for a Greek mythology-inspired costume this year, but I’m a bit stuck on which character to choose. I want something that stands out and really captures the mythological vibe—whether it’s a god, goddess, hero, or even one of the more mystical creatures.

I’ve thought about dressing as Athena with her armor and shield or maybe as Medusa with the snake hair, but I’d love to hear other ideas! Do you have any suggestions for costumes that might be a bit more unique or creative? Or even tips for DIY elements to make the costume look authentic?

I’m open to anything—whether it’s dramatic and powerful like Zeus or mysterious like Hades. I’d really appreciate any advice, inspiration, or costume hacks you all might have.

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For example, I’m captivated by the story of Orpheus and Eurydice, with its themes of love and loss. But there are so many others—like the tragic fate of Pyramus and Thisbe or the complicated love between Aphrodite and Ares.

Which mythological love stories do you think are the most compelling, and why? Are there any lesser-known tales that you believe deserve more attention? I’m looking forward to exploring these stories further and hearing different perspectives on what makes them so timeless and intriguing.

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Have you ever wondered how winter came to be, according to Greek mythology? One of the most beautiful and bittersweet stories from ancient Greece explains the changing seasons and the origin of winter through the myth of Demeter and Persephone.

The story goes that Hades, god of the underworld, abducted Persephone, the beloved daughter of Demeter, goddess of agriculture. In her grief, Demeter caused the earth to wither and grow barren, plunging the world into a harsh, cold season. Zeus eventually intervened, and a compromise was reached: Persephone would spend part of the year with her mother and the rest in the underworld as Hades’ queen.

When Persephone returns to Demeter, the earth blossoms into spring and summer. But when she descends to the underworld, Demeter mourns, and winter grips the land. This myth beautifully intertwines natural cycles with divine emotions. What are your thoughts on this story?

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The ancient Greeks called the seven days preceding and the seven days following the Winter Solstice the "Halcyon Days." According to one legend, the halcyon bird, or kingfisher, nested during this period. Because she built her nest on the water, the gods granted her a respite from storms and high seas so that she could hatch and rear her young.
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Today, the expression "halcyon days" has come to mean a period of tranquillity, often used as a nostalgic reference to times past.
Fascinating isn't it!....I see Kingfishers every day, ferocious speed for diving into the sea and sweeping the fish away, gorgeous colours too, normally I see 2 different types.... Yasou apo mena from Thailand!❤️?

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I’m curious if anyone here has thoughts on whether Greek mythology was the true origin of the Hero’s Journey, or if similar patterns show up in other cultures too. Why do you think this formula still resonates today—enough to be used in self-development books and personal growth programs?
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