In today’s text, we will talk about the Greek goddess Selene who was the goddess of the Moon. This goddess had a very strong cult following and she was one of the more beloved characters in Greek mythology. So, if you ever wanted to know more about this Greek deity, here is a chan...
a recurrent pattern, event, or theme in myths, as an explanation of the change of seasons; folklore motifs. mythologer a narrator of myths and legends. mythology 1.a body of stories relating the traditional origins and causes of the world, natural forces and phenomena, and cultural development...
In Greek mythology, Poseidon was the god of the sea, as well as of horses and of earthquakes. Poseidon was a major civic god of several cities: in Athens, he was second only to Athena in importance; while in Corinth and many cities of Magna Graecia he was the chief god of the polis...
including their link with natural phenomena such as thunderstorms or the seasons and their connection with cultic sites or rituals. Among the great stories of Greek mythology and legend are those of the Trojan War, the voyage ofOdysseus, Jason’s search for the Golden Fleece, the exploits of ...
Selene was the mother of the goddesses Pandia (All-Gifts), Ersa (Dew), the Menai (Menae, Months), and some say of the four Horai (Horae, Seasons). Her only mortal child was the poet Mousaios (Musaeus).Homeric Hymn 32 to Selene (trans. Evelyn-White) (Greek epic C7th - 4th B....
Learn about the four main Greek god of the wind: Boreas, Eurus, Zephyrus, and Notus. Discover the mythology behind the North, East, ice , and...
A body or collection of myths is also known as mythology. Myths are essentially stories. They originated in ancient times and deal with ideas or beliefs about the early history of a race. They give explanations of many natural events, such as the seasons. The myths are mostly imaginary, ...
the gods Hermesmessenger of the gods Horaeorthe Hoursseasons Hymenmarriage Hyperionsun Hypnossleep Irisrainbow Momusblame and mockery Morpheussleep and dreams Nemesisvengeance Nikevictory Panwoods and shepherds Poseidonsea and earthquakes Rheafertility Selenemoon Uranussky Zephyruswest wind Zeusking of the ...
In Greek mythology, the fall equinox marks the return of thegoddess Persephoneto the underworld for three months, where she is reunited with her husband, Hades. Harvest festivalsIn Great Britainhad their roots in fall equinox since pagan times. ...