idunn is the Norse goddess of Spring in Norse mythology who is responsible for keeping the apples of youth. These apples allow the gods to stay young and live forever. Idunn is often portrayed as a young, beautiful woman with long golden hair. She is also sometimes shown with birds or other animals associated with youth and…
Minos In Greek mythology was the king of Crete, the son of Zeus and Europa. Every nine years, he would choose seven young men and seven young women to be sent as tribute to the Minotaur, a creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man, who lived in the labyrinth. Theseus, son of…
Norse mythology is a fascinating subject and has been the subject of much debate. There are many different interpretations of the myths, and many different creatures and races are mentioned in them. This article will list some of the most famous Norse mythological creatures and races. Many Norse legends would not become as popular a…
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…