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so nice to see Greek mythology animated
k_tsoukalas
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This is a cool story! Here's an article if you prefer to read about her:
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Arachne - The Weaver Who Turned Into a Spider
Here's a few versions of the traffic story of Arachne, the weaver who had a tragic end.
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Summary of the Nine Muses of Greek Mythology
- d_kakavouli
- Greek Mythology Forum
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I've been studying about Greek Mythology and I bumped into some information about the 9 muses. I thought I would give a summary of who they are and what they represented. I feel like the Muses are often forgotten!
In Greek mythology, the Muses were goddesses who presided over the arts and sciences, inspiring creativity and knowledge in humans. There were originally nine Muses, each with her own domain of expertise. Here's a summary of who they were:
In Greek mythology, the Muses were goddesses who presided over the arts and sciences, inspiring creativity and knowledge in humans. There were originally nine Muses, each with her own domain of expertise. Here's a summary of who they were:
- Calliope: The Muse of epic poetry and eloquence. She was often depicted with a writing tablet or a scroll.
- Clio: The Muse of history. She was often depicted holding a scroll or a set of tablets, symbolizing the recording of historical events.
- Euterpe: The Muse of music, song, and lyric poetry. She was often depicted holding a flute or a double flute.
- Thalia: The Muse of comedy and bucolic poetry. She was often depicted with a comic mask, a shepherd's crook, or a wreath of ivy.
- Melpomene: The Muse of tragedy. She was often depicted holding a tragic mask and a sword or club.
- Terpsichore: The Muse of dance and choral poetry. She was often depicted holding a lyre and dancing.
- Erato: The Muse of love poetry and lyric poetry. She was often depicted holding a lyre and a wreath of roses.
- Polyhymnia: The Muse of sacred poetry, hymns, and eloquence. She was often depicted in a pensive or meditative pose, sometimes holding a finger to her lips.
- Urania: The Muse of astronomy and astrology. She was often depicted holding a globe and a compass, symbolizing the study of celestial bodies and their movements.
12 Olympian Gods and Goddesses
- ssherie_
- Greek Mythology Forum
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I love mythology and I thought I'd make list of the 12 Olympian Gods and Goddesses. This is my best guess. Do you know that I have seen different versions of this? What do you think?
- Zeus: The king of the gods, ruler of the sky and thunder, and the god of law, order, and justice.
- Hera: The queen of the gods, Zeus's wife and sister, and the goddess of marriage and childbirth.
- Poseidon: The god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses, often depicted with a trident.
- Demeter: The goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest, responsible for the cycle of life and death in crops.
- Athena: The goddess of wisdom, warfare, strategy, and crafts, often associated with strategic warfare and civilization.
- Apollo: The god of music, poetry, prophecy, healing, and archery, known for his wisdom and beauty.
- Artemis: The goddess of the hunt, wilderness, childbirth, and virginity, often depicted with a bow and arrows.
- Ares: The god of war, violence, and bloodshed, embodying the brutal aspects of conflict.
- Aphrodite: The goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation, born from the sea foam and known for her irresistible charm.
- Hephaestus: The god of fire, blacksmiths, craftsmen, and volcanoes, renowned for his skill in metalworking.
- Hermes: The messenger of the gods, associated with travel, commerce, communication, and trickery.
- Dionysus: The god of wine, fertility, ecstasy, and theatre, representing the joyous aspects of life and celebration.
About My Favorite Greek Goddess Aphrodite
- paharo45
- Greek Mythology Forum
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I have been researching Aphrodite, one of my favorite goddesses. I put this together based on my research.
Aphrodite was the goddess of love, beauty, and sexuality. She was regarded as the most beautiful and desired goddess in all of Greek mythology. (I think that might be why she fascinates me!)
Aphrodite's origin story is interesting. It's said that she was born from the sea foam created when the Titan Cronus cut off the genitals of his father Ouranos. She was the goddess of love, beauty, and sexuality, with her appearance at times described as pure beauty itself. She is often depicted with a flowing garment that barely covers her curves, and barefooted standing on a pedestal, highlighting her goddess-like beauty.
According to Greek legends, Aphrodite fell in love with many gods, mortals, and even animals, which often resulted in chaotic and tragic events. It is said that she helped cause the Trojan War by causing the love triangle between Paris, the Prince of Troy, and Helen, who was the wife of the Menelaus of Sparta. The story proved her power's influence and the chaos that follows her love.
Aphrodite was also a patron of love and marriage, and apparently married to the god Hephaestus, who fell in love with her beauty alongside all the Greek gods. This marriage was a politically motivated decision of Hera, whose husband Zeus had numerous affairs and that caused constant jealousy between their married life. Needless to say, Aphrodite was having none of it, with her notable lovers being Ares, Adonis, and Anchises.
Aphrodite's influence can be seen even today with countless works of art inspired by her beauty. That is why I love lear about her. She seemed to embody the feminine spirit.
Aphrodite was the goddess of love, beauty, and sexuality. She was regarded as the most beautiful and desired goddess in all of Greek mythology. (I think that might be why she fascinates me!)
Aphrodite's origin story is interesting. It's said that she was born from the sea foam created when the Titan Cronus cut off the genitals of his father Ouranos. She was the goddess of love, beauty, and sexuality, with her appearance at times described as pure beauty itself. She is often depicted with a flowing garment that barely covers her curves, and barefooted standing on a pedestal, highlighting her goddess-like beauty.
According to Greek legends, Aphrodite fell in love with many gods, mortals, and even animals, which often resulted in chaotic and tragic events. It is said that she helped cause the Trojan War by causing the love triangle between Paris, the Prince of Troy, and Helen, who was the wife of the Menelaus of Sparta. The story proved her power's influence and the chaos that follows her love.
Aphrodite was also a patron of love and marriage, and apparently married to the god Hephaestus, who fell in love with her beauty alongside all the Greek gods. This marriage was a politically motivated decision of Hera, whose husband Zeus had numerous affairs and that caused constant jealousy between their married life. Needless to say, Aphrodite was having none of it, with her notable lovers being Ares, Adonis, and Anchises.
Aphrodite's influence can be seen even today with countless works of art inspired by her beauty. That is why I love lear about her. She seemed to embody the feminine spirit.
