Aegis –This refers to Athena’s shield, symbolizing her power, protection and strength. The shield is made of goatskin and on it is depicted the head ofMedusa, the monster slain by Perseus. Olive Trees – Olive brancheshave long been associated with peace and Athena. Additionally, Athena g...
It is hardly surprising that a woman who needed to make a trip alone at night would say a brief prayer to Hecate to seek her protection. The goddess Hecate, like her cousin Artemis, was known as a protector of women, especially during childbirth. Not only was Hecate called upon to ease ...
When Hercules came to lead out the three-headed dog, they begged his promise of protection. He obtained the favor from Pluto, and brought them out unharmed."Seneca, Phaedra 93 ff (trans. Miller) (Roman tragedy C1st A.D.) : "Through the deep shades of the pool which none recrosses ...
she stands by him not simply as a protector but as a strategic advisor. Her famous words to Odysseus – that she surpasses mortal allies through her divine wisdom – reveal the Greek belief that true protection comes through the application of intelligence and divine guidance...
1. The goddess of victory, or, as the Romans called her, Victoria, is described as a daughter of Pallas and Styx, and as a sister of Zelus (zeal), Cratos (strength), and Bia (force). At the time when Zeus entered upon the fight against the Titans, and called upon the gods for...
Artemis –Goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, virginity, the moon, archery, childbirth, protection, and plague. Ares –God of war, violence, bloodshed, and manly virtues. All the other gods despised him. Aphrodite –Goddess of love, pleasure, passion, procreation, fertility, beauty, and desi...
Goddess of war and protector of citadels and walls, she often bears the epithet Polias and Promachos, while peaceful activities are under the protection of Athena Ergani. The pre-Homeric name of Apollo was Apellon and was associated with the institution of annual gatherings called apelles. He ...
his trident a rock of the Acropolis and immediately gushed forth a spring of salt water. Then Athena that was also claiming the sovereignty and protection of the area planted an olive tree. Then the other Olympians entered as judges to the conflict of the gods and decided in favor of ...
Situated near Mount Helicon, the Grove of the Muses was a sacred space dedicated to the nine mythical Muses, patrons of the arts and sciences. It was believed to be a source of inspiration for poets and musicians. Preservation of Greek Sacred Groves and Parks: 1. Legal Protection: Recognizin...
Walter Burkert said, “That a monument of this kind could be transformed into an Olympian god is astounding.” Herms were put outside homes in Athens as a sign of male fertility, protection for the house, and a conduit between the household’s gods and the gods of the larger community. ...