What abundance of sardonyx, of emeralds, adorns them, and the pearls are true pearls; but the workmanship must be attributed to Hephaistos! But the Erotes need no ladders wrought by him to reach the trees, for aloft they fly even to where the apples hang. Not to speak of the Erotes ...
"The penalty for reckless crime is ruin when men breathe a spirit of pride above just measure, because their mansions teem with more abundance than is good for them. But let there be such wealth as brings no distress, enough to satisfy a sensible man. For riches do not protect the man ...
Demeter’s symbols include the cornucopia, representing abundance, and sheaves of wheat, symbolizing the harvest. Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and childbirth, is characterized by her independence and her protective nature towards women and children. Often depicted as a huntress with...
As we delve deeper into the realm of Hades, some lesser-known aspects of his life and mythology come to light. For example, it is worth noting that Hades was not always associated with the Underworld. In early Greek mythology, Hades was considered a god of wealth and abundance, reflecting...
However, Greece offers an abundance of hidden gems beyond these well-trodden paths that promise equally enriching experiences with fewer crowds. Exploring these off-the-beaten-track destinations not only reveals the country’s diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage but also provides a more ...
She is the goddess with whom abundance was identified. People who wanted to give their lives a good direction and make them prosperous trusted Fortuna. Justicia This goddess, now converted into a constellation, fled to heaven when she saw that there were crimes and injustices on Earth. ...
Onward to Rome, where Rhea metamorphosed into Ops, the goddess of fertility and abundance. Here again, she wore many a guise—not just that of a mother but also one closely associated with prosperity and the bounty of the harvest. Isn't it fascinating how one deity can wear so many hats...
she threw an abundance of different seeds in front of the young girl and asked her to sort them into piles by dawn. That seemed impossible but, after the goddess left, an ant feeling pity for Psyche gathered a group of ants to help her. Being their expertise and with hard work, they ...
The symbol of Demeter often includes sheaves of wheat or a cornucopia, representing abundance and fertility. Her powers extend beyond agriculture, embodying the cycle of life, death, and rebirth itself. This duality of nurturing and loss is a testament to Demeter's profound connection with the ...
And Aristokles bears witness to my statement when he says somewhere : ‘Demeter, goddess of abundance, thou dost manifest thyself both to the people of Sikelia an to the sons of Erekhtheus [the Athenians], but this among the dwellers in Hermione is judged a mighty feat : the bull of...