although I am tortured in stubborn fetters, the prince of the blessed [Zeus] will need me to reveal the new design whereby he shall be stripped of his sceptre and his dignities [i.e. the secret of which goddess would bear a son to overthrow Zeus] . ....
This wise woman is the patron goddess of Athens, Greece. She’s also the goddess of courage, handicrafts, and mathematics. Berenice Origin: Greek Meaning: Victorious Variations/Synonyms: Bernice, Bereneice, Burnice, Berenise, Bernyce, Burnyce, or Bernie Description: The name is more popular ...
Dionysos' grandparents were the Titans Kronos (Cronus) and Rheia, King Kadmos (Cadmus) of Thebes and the goddess Harmonia. He was a great-grandson of Ares and Aphrodite (Harmonia's parents) and also a distant descendant of the god Poseidon. The god's half-brothers and sisters included Herm...
they elected a 17 year old Danish prince, Prince Vilhelm of Denmark. Really. At least he learned Greek fairly quickly. He went by the name of George I, marrying the grand duchess Olga Constantinovna of Russia, and their named their first son Constantine. The Russians knew that they could...
this stone, believing it to be Zeus, while Rhea hid Zeus away in Crete. Later, Zeus, the King of Gods, overthrew Kronos and forced him to expel the siblings. (Ironically, Zeus would swallow Metis, an unsuccessful effort to prevent the birth of Athena, the goddess of the arts and ...
ATE: goddess of irrationality ATHANASIA: "immortal" ATHENA: Greek name meaning "wise." Name of the goddess of wisdom. Variants in- clude Athenais, Athene, Athie, Attie, Minerva (Lat.), and Zinerva (Rus.). ATROPES: name of a Fate. Variant Antropas exists. GREEK NAMES: Female AURA:...
Athena was the goddess of war, of the higher arts, and of crafts, as well as the protectress of cities and countries. Hermes was the god of trade. Artemis the goddess of the hunt. Aphrodite the goddess of love and beauty, and so on. The Olympian mythology was vividly anthropomorphic: ...
Anyone swearing such an oath has to drink from her ice cold waters to bind their vow. Quite a chilling experience as these drinks can freeze the blood and destroy mere mortals. Styx Facts and Figures Name: Styx Pronunciation: Coming soon Alternative names: Gender: Female Type: Goddess ...
ess- female- goddess, lioness, actress et, ette- small one, group- midget, baronet, sextet, lorgnette fic- making, causing- scientific, specific ful- full of- frightful, careful, helpful fy- make - beautify, fortify, simplify hood- order, condition, quality- manhood, adulthood ic- nature...
Another well-known brand is Nike; Nike is the goddess of victory and the company likely chose this name to encourage athletes who use the brand to envision themselves as victorious in all of their athletic pursuits. “I think greek mythology is really interesting,” senior Grace Brennan...