THE SEVENTHclass consisted of the fabulousMONSTERS, BEASTS, GIANTSof myth. They were semi-divine creatures, closely related to the gods.E.g.GIGANTES(Giants),DRAKONES(Dragons), Kentauroi (Centaurs), Kerberos (Cerberus), Sphinx, Sirens, etc. ...
Aconite, also known asmonkshoodorwolfsbane, is a tall perennial plant with distinctive cowl shaped flowers. Historically, aconite has been used medicinally since the days of the ancient Greeks, but it has been more widely used as a powerful poison. Modern creams and herbal remedies made from the...
The statue of him that I saw in a museum in Crete depicted him with longer hair and a beard, holding a stick in his hand. He also had Cerberus next to him. Cerberus is the three-headed dog that guards the underworld. His duty is to watch the gates of the underworld for Hades to ...
I agree that all religions need a hero's journey, and an ultimate hero's image. Some religions have painted a poor picture, however, of a truly good and loving hero. Greek mythology, for instance, only shows the hero undertaking a journey because he has to. Buddha observes and feels sor...