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Athena is a Greek goddess known as both Pallas and Athene. In ancient Greek mythology, they often associated her with both warfare and wisdom as well as handicraft, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, strategic warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, and skill. She also shares some things in common with Minerva from ...
In Greek mythology, Galanthis (or Galinthias) was the red-gold haired servant of Alcmene, who assisted her during the birth of Heracles. When Alcmene was in labor, she was having difficulty giving birth to a child so large. After seven days she called for assistance from Lucina, the goddess of childbirth. However, Lucina did not help her due to the wishes of Hera. Instead, she clasped her ...
Caanthus. Caanthus is also a synonym of the cylindrical bark beetle genus Ciconissus. In Greek mythology, Caanthus or Kaanthos ( / keɪˈænθəs /; Ancient Greek: Κάανθος) was the son of Oceanus and Tethys, and the brother of Melia, who was the consort of Apollo, and an important cult figure at Thebes. [1]
The Greeks and Romans believed that the snowdrop had medicinal properties and could cure illnesses. The flower was also associated with the goddess Persephone, who was the queen of the underworld. According to Greek mythology, the snowdrops were said to have bloomed from the tears of Persephone when she was released from the underworld.
Original illustration by Maria Angela C. Simbajon (Contact No.: 09274589350). The artist grants FilipiKnow the license to display the artwork. Haliya is the moon goddess of Bicolano mythology who periodically comes down to earth to bathe in its waters. Legend has it that the world used to be illuminated by seven moons.
Snowdrop or Galanthus. Snowdrops or Galanthus belong to the amaryllis family. It is a small white flower with a drooping head to the ground. The flower’s head collapses when the temperature is freezing cold. However, once the winter ends, it is the first flower that blooms. The flower symbolizes hope marking the spring season’s beginning.
Mythology. According to Aelian 's On the Characteristics of Animals, Gale was a talented witch who dealt in herbs and potions. But she was extremely lascivious, and had abnormal sexual desires (which are not described in detail). For this Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft, turned her into a small, "evil" (in the words of Aelian) animal bearing ...
