‘Mythology’ Archives
Hera
Hera The name Hera was once believed to be connected with the Latin root hems (master) and with an old Greek word which meant 'earth'. Today, however, it is agreed that Hera is related to the Sanskrit svar (the Sky). Hera was then originally queen of the sky, the celestial virgin (hence her epithet Parthenia), and at first quite independent of [...]
Olympus
Olympus Mount Olympus. On the confines of Thessaly and Macedonia, along the shores of the Aegean Sea from which it is separated only by a narrow littoral, rises the chain of Olympus. While on the north the mountain group descends to the plain by a series of gentle hills, the south face - that which the Greeks saw - falls precipitously and the [...]
Imhotep
Imhotep Imhotep, in Greek Imuthes, signifies 'He who comes in peace' Imhotep was by far the most celebrated among those ancient. sages who were admired by their contemporaries during their lifetime and after their death finally worshipped as equals of the Gods. Imhotep lived at the court of the ancient King Zoser of the third dynasty. He was [...]
Prometheus
Prometheus Without a doubt, one of the most interesting mythological characters is the Greek god Prometheus. A complex character with an undying love for the human beings he created, Prometheus embodies a rich combination of often contradictory characteristics, including loyalty and defiance, trickery and trustworthiness. He shows resilience [...]
Ancient Greeks
Ancient Greeks The lives of the Ancient Greeks revolved around eris, a concept by which they defined the universe. They believed that the world existed in a condition of opposites. If there was good, then there was evil, if there was love, then there was hatred; joy, then sorrow; war then peace; and so on. The Greeks believed that good eris [...]
Eros
Eros Eros , in Greek religion and mythology, god of love. He was the personification of love in all its manifestations, including physical passion at its strongest, tender, romantic love, and playful, sportive love. According to some legends he was one of the oldest of the gods, born from Chaos and personifying creative power and harmony. In [...]
Apollo
Apollo Apollo , in Greek religion and mythology, one of the most important Olympian gods, concerned especially with prophecy, medicine, music and poetry, archery, and various bucolic arts, particularly the care of flocks and herds. He was also frequently associated with the higher developments of civilization, such as law, philosophy, and the [...]
Constellations
Mythology & constellations Mythology and constellations: spot your sign in the night sky? Read this article to find out the history and function of the constellations. Constellations are perhaps one of the most humorous constructions in history. They have gained mythical status through their long existence. Many people unconsciously [...]
Zeus
Zeus Zeus was the ruler of the gods in Greek mythology. Zeus was a sky and weather god, especially associated with rain, thunder, and lightning. The Greeks believed he was all-knowing and all-seeing. The Greeks considered Zeus a father figure and a protector, especially of guests and strangers. The Roman god Jupiter was equivalent to [...]
Vampires
Vampires Vampires are mythological or folkloric beings that subsist on human and/or animal lifeforce. In most cases, they are reanimated corpses who feed by draining and consuming the blood of living beings. In folklore, the term usually refers to the blood-drinking humans of Eastern European legends, but the term is often applied to similar [...]
