Helios the Sun god, was the Roman name in Greek mythology. In most cases, people portrayed Helios as a powerful chariot driving his fiery chariots (or gleaming horses) east to west. The legend says Helgolos jumped in a golden cup from the Ocean in an encircling river that circles a flat planet. Since Helios was all…
Aphrodite was one of the most important goddesses of the ancient Greek world. She was the goddess of love, beauty, and pleasure. Aphrodite was often portrayed as a beautiful woman with long flowing hair. She was also sometimes shown riding a chariot or holding a mirror. Aphrodite was said to be born from the foam…
In Greek mythology, Deucalion was the son of Prometheus and Pronoia. He was the husband of Pyrrha and the father of Hellen, the mythical founder of the Hellenic race. Deucalion is best known for his role in the story of the Great Flood. According to Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Zeus became angered with humanity for their wickedness and decided to…
Hades is the Greek god of underworld. He is the son of Cronus and Rhea and the brother of Zeus and Poseidon. Hades was not one of the Olympians, but he did live on Mount Olympus. Hades ruled over the underworld, which was also known as Hades. The souls of the dead went to Hades after they died. Hades was…
His Greek mythology, Cronus was the leader of the Titans and the father of Zeus. He overthrew his own father, Uranus, and ruled during the Golden Age of man. However, Zeus eventually overthrew Cronus and imprisoned him in Tartarus. His Siblings: The Titans Cronus was the eldest son of Gaia and Uranus. His siblings were the Titans: Oceanus, Coeus,…
In Greek Hermes is the god of speed, merchants, thieves, and travel. He is the son of Zeus and Maia, and his Roman equivalent is Mercuick with the odyssey, where he acts as a messenger between Zeus and humans. He also guides the hero Odysseus on his journey home from Troy. In addition to being a guide and a…
Norse mythology is a collection of stories about the gods and goddesses of the Norse people. Ragnarok is one of these stories, and it tells the tale of the end of the world. In this story, the gods and goddesses battle each other until only two remain: Odin and Thor. These two then face off against each other, and…
A labyrinth in Greek Mythology is a maze-like structure that is designed to confuse and disorient those who enter it. The term labyrinth comes from the Greek word labrys, which means double-headed axe. In Greek mythology, the Labyrinth was built by the legendary craftsman Daedalus at the command of King Minos of Crete. It was used…
Beowulf is an Old English epic poem that tells the story of a young Scandinavian warrior who defeats many monsters, including the dragon that terrorizes his homeland. The poem has its roots in ancient Germanic mythology, and many of its characters and events are drawn from Norse mythology and other Germanic traditions. Greek mythology is one…
The matchmaker in Greek mythology is a being who helps people find their perfect match. They are often seen as a god or goddess, and they use their powers to help people find love. Sometimes they are also seen as a trickster, and they may use their powers to help people find love in unexpected ways. The…
