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What are the most popular Greek mythology stories?
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My personal Greek mythology favorite story is anything related to Hercules!
k_tsoukalas
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I would look into the following stories:
- At one point, Cronus ate his children to prevent them from overthrowing him. Zeus's life was spared and he was raised in a cave on Crete (you can actually visit in real life this supposed cave). When Zeus was old enough, he confronted Cronus, got Cronus to spit up his brothers and sisters (the eventual Olympian gods) and this whole thing spurred the Titonomachy.
- Titanomachy (when the Olympian Gods overthrew the Titans) - Reading about the war is interesting too... the war has many twists and turns
- 12 Labors of Hercules
- As an offshoot of the twelve labors, you might be entertained looking into Hera and her vengeful tendencies
- Story of Theseus and the Minotaur
- Prometheus steals fire from the gods and gives to mankind
- Pandora's box
- Medusa - the full story (How she turned into a monster all the way to her death)
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Summary of the Nine Muses of Greek Mythology
- d_kakavouli
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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.
About My Favorite Greek Goddess Aphrodite
- paharo45
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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.
