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4 days ago · v. t. e. Greek mythology is the body of myths originally told by the ancient Greeks, and a genre of ancient Greek folklore, today absorbed alongside Roman mythology into the broader designation of classical mythology.
- Greek Mythological Creatures
A host of legendary creatures, animals, and mythic humanoids...
- Titans
In Greek mythology, the Titans (Ancient Greek: οἱ Τῑτᾶνες,...
- Classical Mythology
Classical mythology, also known as Greco-Roman mythology or...
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- Ancient Greek Folklore
The topic includes genres such as mythology (Greek...
- Leda
Leda and the Swan, ancient fresco from Pompeii. In Greek...
- Greek Mythological Creatures
3 days ago · In ancient Greek mythology and religion, Eos ( / ˈiːɒs /; Ionic and Homeric Greek Ἠώς Ēṓs, Attic Ἕως Héōs, "dawn", pronounced [ɛːɔ̌ːs] or [héɔːs]; Aeolic Αὔως Aúōs, Doric Ἀώς Āṓs) [3] is the goddess and personification of the dawn, who rose each morning from her home at the edge of the river Oceanus to deliver light and disperse the night.
2 days ago · t. e. In Greek mythology, Prometheus ( / prəˈmiːθiəs /; Ancient Greek: Προμηθεύς, [promɛːtʰéu̯s], possibly meaning "forethought") [1] is one of the Titans and a god of fire. [2] Prometheus is best known for defying the Olympian gods by stealing fire from them and giving it to humanity in the form of technology, knowledge, and ...
May 27, 2024 · Greek mythology, body of stories concerning the gods, heroes, and rituals of the ancient Greeks and Classical antiquity. That the myths contained a considerable element of fiction was recognized by the more critical Greeks , such as the philosopher Plato in the 5th–4th century bce .
May 16, 2024 · Orpheus, ancient Greek legendary hero endowed with superhuman musical skills. He became the patron of a religious movement based on sacred writings said to be his own. Traditionally, Orpheus was the son of a Muse (probably Calliope, the patron of epic poetry) and Oeagrus, a king of Thrace (other versions give Apollo ).
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2 days ago · In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Artemis ( / ˈɑːrtɪmɪs /; Greek: Ἄρτεμις) is the goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, wild animals, nature, vegetation, childbirth, care of children, and chastity. [1] [2] In later times, she was identified with Selene, the personification of the Moon. [3]
4 days ago · Etymology. The Greek word nýmphē has the primary meaning of "young woman; bride, young wife" but is not usually associated with deities in particular. Yet the etymology of the noun nýmphē remains uncertain. The Doric and Aeolic ( Homeric) form is nýmphā ( νύμφα ). [3] Modern usage more often applies to young women, contrasting with ...
