For the MYTH of the origin of the sunset see : Hesperides & the Bridal Apples of Hera (below)HESPERIDES HERALDS OF THE BRIDAL NIGHTHesperid Nymph and Hesperian Dragon, Campanian red-figure amphora C5th B.C., British Museum The Hesperides, as goddesses of evening, were also the heralds ...
The three Hesperides tended the tree of the golden apples on Erythea, the Red Isle, in the western stream of the river Oceanus. The apples were a wedding present from Gaea to the sky-gods Zeus and Hera. They were the source of the golden light of sunset, created to celebrate the ...
The most famous story relating to the sacred cattle of Helios occurs in the Odyssey. Odysseus had been warned by the goddess Circe to steer clear of Helios’ sacred cattle while passing by Thrinacia. When Odysseus and his crew arrived at the island, they had provisions, but no meat. Odyss...
4K Ancient Greek Doric Columns from the Temple of Hephaestus in Athens, Greece butlerm Greece Cape Sounio with Ruins of Ancient Temple of Poseidon at Sunset Tourist and Travel Landmark in samael334 Segesta greek ruins empire sicily temple italy dubassy Athena Greek Goddess - Sculpture / Statue ...
Dysis – sunset Ebony – dark beauty, a hard wood Echo – a nymph, repeated voice Efterpi – pretty in face Eileen – Light Eirene – peace Eldoris – Of the Sea Eleanor – light, mercy Electra – bright, the shining one Elektra – Bright Light Eleni – light or torch Elina – pure...
Parthenon temple on a sunset with pink and purple clouds. Acropolis in Athens, Greece One can imagine the excitement that gripped the city during the Panathenaea. Civic pride would have been at an all-time high, the city sparkling and adorned in honour of Athena. Greeks from across the Gr...
from the sea, and many have balconies that hang over the waves. So named Little Venice is one of the most romantic places in Mykonos. Travellers have fallen in love with this charming quarter for it’s charm and architecture. Also the perfect spot to watch the sunset over the Aegean Sea...
Now, picture another deity—Erebus, personifying darkness that fills in every corner and crevice just after sunset. He is one who stands synonymous with shadow or deep darkness that might serve as a womb for impending doom—enveloping everything and everyone in its wake. ...
The collections are inspired by the beauty of Greece (the blues of the sea and sky, the white of rocks on islands and the orange of an Aegean sunset). am_stef CALLISTA callistacrafts callistacrafts callistacrafts apoella CALLISTA callistacrafts callistacrafts CALLISTA callistacrafts ...
chic boutiques and elegant nightclubs. Beneath its sophisticated surface lies a quite essential Greek island. Hundreds of tiny chapels dot this blue and white-washed island with its beautiful windmills. Find a table on the waterfront and bask in the serenity of sunset over its picturesque harbor...