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Poseidon
God of the sea, protector of all waters. Poseidon is the brother of Zeus. After the overthow of their Father Cronus he drew lots with Zeus and Hades, another brother, for shares of the world. His prize was to become lord of the sea. He was widely worshiped by seamen. He married Amphitrite, a granddaughter of the Titan Oceanus.
At one point he desired Demeter. To put him off Demeter asked him to make the most beautiful animal that the world had ever seen. So to impress her Poseidon created the first horse. In some accounts his first attempts were unsucessful and created a varity of other animals in his quest. By the time the horse was created his passion for Demeter had cooled.
His weapon is a trident, which can shake the earth, and shatter any object. He is second only to Zeus in power amongst the gods. He has a difficult quarrelsome personality. He was greedy. He had a series of disputes with other gods when he tried to take over their cities.
God of the sea, protector of all waters. Poseidon is the brother of Zeus. After the overthow of their Father Cronus he drew lots with Zeus and Hades, another brother, for shares of the world. His prize was to become lord of the sea. He was widely worshiped by seamen. He married Amphitrite, a granddaughter of the Titan Oceanus.
At one point he desired Demeter. To put him off Demeter asked him to make the most beautiful animal that the world had ever seen. So to impress her Poseidon created the first horse. In some accounts his first attempts were unsucessful and created a varity of other animals in his quest. By the time the horse was created his passion for Demeter had cooled.
His weapon is a trident, which can shake the earth, and shatter any object. He is second only to Zeus in power amongst the gods. He has a difficult quarrelsome personality. He was greedy. He had a series of disputes with other gods when he tried to take over their cities.
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Pegasus
Pegasus was a winged horse and good flyer. The Pegasus was the result of the ill fated mating of Medusa and Poseidon. It was born from Medusa when her head was cut off by Perseus. Tamed by Bellerophon it served as his mount during his adventures including his slaying of the Chimaera. When Bellerophon attempted to fly Pegasus to Mount Olympus he was dismounted by Zeus. Pegasus continued on and made it to Mount Olympus. Here Pegasus spent his days carrying lighting bolts for Zeus.
Pegasus was a winged horse and good flyer. The Pegasus was the result of the ill fated mating of Medusa and Poseidon. It was born from Medusa when her head was cut off by Perseus. Tamed by Bellerophon it served as his mount during his adventures including his slaying of the Chimaera. When Bellerophon attempted to fly Pegasus to Mount Olympus he was dismounted by Zeus. Pegasus continued on and made it to Mount Olympus. Here Pegasus spent his days carrying lighting bolts for Zeus.
MEDUSA
THE MEDUSA
The medusa was an ugly creature. Let's have a look at how she came into existance, for she wasn't always that ugly... Again, the Gods played their role.
The Medusa was the daughter of Phorkys and Keto, the children of Gaia (Earth) and Okeanos (Ocean). She was one of the three sisters known as the Gorgons. The other two sisters were Sthenno and Euryale. Medusa was the only mortal out of the three. She was once very beautiful and lived far in the north were the sun didn't visit. Being very curious, she wanted to see the sun, and asked the Goddess Athena for permission to visit the south. Athena refused to allow her to visit. The medusa got angry and dared to say that Athena hadn't given her permission because she was jealous of her beauty. that was it! Athena was angered and punished her by turning her hair into snakes and cursing her by making her so ugly that who ever lookes at her eyes would turn into stone.
The medusa was an ugly creature. Let's have a look at how she came into existance, for she wasn't always that ugly... Again, the Gods played their role.
The Medusa was the daughter of Phorkys and Keto, the children of Gaia (Earth) and Okeanos (Ocean). She was one of the three sisters known as the Gorgons. The other two sisters were Sthenno and Euryale. Medusa was the only mortal out of the three. She was once very beautiful and lived far in the north were the sun didn't visit. Being very curious, she wanted to see the sun, and asked the Goddess Athena for permission to visit the south. Athena refused to allow her to visit. The medusa got angry and dared to say that Athena hadn't given her permission because she was jealous of her beauty. that was it! Athena was angered and punished her by turning her hair into snakes and cursing her by making her so ugly that who ever lookes at her eyes would turn into stone.
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Hera
Hera is Zeus wife and sister. She was raised by the Titans Ocean and Tethys. Shea is the supreme goddess, goddess of marriage and childbirth and takes special care of married women.
Hera's marriage was founded in strife with Zeus and continued in strife. Zeus courted her unsuccesfully. He then turned to trickery, changing himself into disheveled cuckoo. Hera feeling sorry for the bird held it to her breast to warm it. Zues then resumed his normal form and taking advantage of the suprise he gained, raped her. She then married him to cover her shame.
Once when Zeus was being partcularly overbearing to the other gods, Hera convinced them to join in a revolt. Her part in the revolt was to drug Zeus, and in this she was successful. The gods then bound the sleeping Zeus to a couch taking care to tie many knots. This done they began to quarrel over the next step. Briareus overheard the arguements. Still full of gratitude to Zeus, Briareus slipped in and was able to quickly untie the many knots. Zeus sprang from the couch and grapped up his thuderbolt. The gods fell to their knees begging and pleading for mercy. He seized Hera and hung her from the sky with gold chains. She wept in pain all night but, none of the others dared to interfere. Her weeping kept Zeus up and the next morning he agreed to release her if she would swear never to rebel again. She had little choice but, to agree. While she never again rebeled, she often intrigued against Zeus's plans and she was often able to outwit him.
Most stories concerning Hera have to do with her jealous revenge for Zeus's infidelities. Her sacred animals are the cow and the peacock. Her favorite city is Argos.
Hera is Zeus wife and sister. She was raised by the Titans Ocean and Tethys. Shea is the supreme goddess, goddess of marriage and childbirth and takes special care of married women.
Hera's marriage was founded in strife with Zeus and continued in strife. Zeus courted her unsuccesfully. He then turned to trickery, changing himself into disheveled cuckoo. Hera feeling sorry for the bird held it to her breast to warm it. Zues then resumed his normal form and taking advantage of the suprise he gained, raped her. She then married him to cover her shame.
Once when Zeus was being partcularly overbearing to the other gods, Hera convinced them to join in a revolt. Her part in the revolt was to drug Zeus, and in this she was successful. The gods then bound the sleeping Zeus to a couch taking care to tie many knots. This done they began to quarrel over the next step. Briareus overheard the arguements. Still full of gratitude to Zeus, Briareus slipped in and was able to quickly untie the many knots. Zeus sprang from the couch and grapped up his thuderbolt. The gods fell to their knees begging and pleading for mercy. He seized Hera and hung her from the sky with gold chains. She wept in pain all night but, none of the others dared to interfere. Her weeping kept Zeus up and the next morning he agreed to release her if she would swear never to rebel again. She had little choice but, to agree. While she never again rebeled, she often intrigued against Zeus's plans and she was often able to outwit him.
Most stories concerning Hera have to do with her jealous revenge for Zeus's infidelities. Her sacred animals are the cow and the peacock. Her favorite city is Argos.
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Demeter
Demeter is the godess of corn, grain, and the harvest. She is the daughter of Cronus and Rhea. It is Demeter that makes the crops grow each year. The first loaf of bread from the harvest is scarificed to her. Demeter is the goddess of the earth, of agriculture, and of fertility in general. Sacred to her are livestock and agricultural products, poppy, narcissus and the crane.
Demeter is intimately associated with the seasons. Her daughter Persephone was abducted by Hades to be his wife in the underworld. In her anger at her daughter's loss Demeter laid a curse on the world that caused plants to wither and die, the land became desolate. Zeus became alarmed and sought Persephone's return. However, because she had eaten while in the underworld Hades had a claim on her. Therefore, it was decreed that Persephone would spend four months each year in the underwold. During these months Demeter greves her daughters absence, and withdraws her gifts from the world, creating winter. Her return brought the spring.
Demeter is also known for founding the Eleusinian Mysteries. These were huge festivels held every five years. They were importaint events for many centuries. Yet, little is known of them as those attending were sworn to secrecy. The central tenant seems to have been that just as grain returns every spring after its harvest and wintery death, so too the human soul could be reborn after the death of the body.
Demeter is the godess of corn, grain, and the harvest. She is the daughter of Cronus and Rhea. It is Demeter that makes the crops grow each year. The first loaf of bread from the harvest is scarificed to her. Demeter is the goddess of the earth, of agriculture, and of fertility in general. Sacred to her are livestock and agricultural products, poppy, narcissus and the crane.
Demeter is intimately associated with the seasons. Her daughter Persephone was abducted by Hades to be his wife in the underworld. In her anger at her daughter's loss Demeter laid a curse on the world that caused plants to wither and die, the land became desolate. Zeus became alarmed and sought Persephone's return. However, because she had eaten while in the underworld Hades had a claim on her. Therefore, it was decreed that Persephone would spend four months each year in the underwold. During these months Demeter greves her daughters absence, and withdraws her gifts from the world, creating winter. Her return brought the spring.
Demeter is also known for founding the Eleusinian Mysteries. These were huge festivels held every five years. They were importaint events for many centuries. Yet, little is known of them as those attending were sworn to secrecy. The central tenant seems to have been that just as grain returns every spring after its harvest and wintery death, so too the human soul could be reborn after the death of the body.
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Io
Princess of Argos. Zeus fell in love with Io and seduced her. To try to keep Hera from noticing he covered the world with a thick blanket of clouds. This backfired, arousing Hera's suspicions. She came down from Mount Olympus and began dispersing the clouds. Zeus did some quick thinking and changed Io's form from being a lovely maiden. So as the clouds dispersed Hera found Zeus standing next to a white heifer. He then swore that he had never seen the cow before, it had just sprang right out of the earth. Seeing right through this Hera complemented the cow and asked to have it as a present. As turning such a reasonable request down would have given the whole thing away, Zeus presented her with the cow.
She sent the cow away and arranged Argus Panoptes to watch over it. Since Argus had a hundred eyes and could have some of them sleep while others were awake he made a fine watchman. Desperate, Zeus sent Hermes to fetch Io. Disguised as a Shepard, Hermes had to employ all his skill as a musician and story teller to gain Argus confidence and lull him to sleep. Once asleep Hermes killed Argus. As a memorial, Hera took his eyes and set them into the tail of her favorite bird, the peacock.
While Io was now free Hera sent the mother of all gad-flys to sting the still bovine Io. The ghost of Argus pursued her as well. This pushed her near madness, trying to escape she wandered the world. During her wanders she came across Prometheus while chained. He gave her hope. He predicted that she would have to wander for many years. But, she would eventually be changed back into human form and would bear a child. He predicted that a descendent of this child would be a great hero and set him free.
His predictions came true. During her wanderings many geographical features were named after her including the Ionian Sea, and the Bosphorus (which means ford of the cow). She eventually reached the Nile where Zeus did restore her to human form. She bore Epaphus and eleven generations later her descendant Heracles would set Prometheus free.
Princess of Argos. Zeus fell in love with Io and seduced her. To try to keep Hera from noticing he covered the world with a thick blanket of clouds. This backfired, arousing Hera's suspicions. She came down from Mount Olympus and began dispersing the clouds. Zeus did some quick thinking and changed Io's form from being a lovely maiden. So as the clouds dispersed Hera found Zeus standing next to a white heifer. He then swore that he had never seen the cow before, it had just sprang right out of the earth. Seeing right through this Hera complemented the cow and asked to have it as a present. As turning such a reasonable request down would have given the whole thing away, Zeus presented her with the cow.
She sent the cow away and arranged Argus Panoptes to watch over it. Since Argus had a hundred eyes and could have some of them sleep while others were awake he made a fine watchman. Desperate, Zeus sent Hermes to fetch Io. Disguised as a Shepard, Hermes had to employ all his skill as a musician and story teller to gain Argus confidence and lull him to sleep. Once asleep Hermes killed Argus. As a memorial, Hera took his eyes and set them into the tail of her favorite bird, the peacock.
While Io was now free Hera sent the mother of all gad-flys to sting the still bovine Io. The ghost of Argus pursued her as well. This pushed her near madness, trying to escape she wandered the world. During her wanders she came across Prometheus while chained. He gave her hope. He predicted that she would have to wander for many years. But, she would eventually be changed back into human form and would bear a child. He predicted that a descendent of this child would be a great hero and set him free.
His predictions came true. During her wanderings many geographical features were named after her including the Ionian Sea, and the Bosphorus (which means ford of the cow). She eventually reached the Nile where Zeus did restore her to human form. She bore Epaphus and eleven generations later her descendant Heracles would set Prometheus free.
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Leto
Leto is the daughter of Coeus and Phoebe. She was an early and favorite lover of Zeus. Zeus married Hera while Leto was pregnant. While the pregnancy began before the marriage Hera was still jealous of Leto. For the duration of Leto's pregnancy Hera created problems. First Leto was pushed out of Olympus. As she wandered no place would allow her to stay for fear Hera would be offended. Hera had the dragon Python chase her. Zeus saved her by sending the North Wind Boreas to carry her out to sea.
Finally, the desolate rocky island of Delos, which had little to lose, accepted her. The other goddesses gathered to help Leto as she gave birth. Hera stayed away and managed to detain Eileithyia, goddess of childbirth, until Iris fetched her. Leto first gave birth to Artemis and then after another nine days of labor to Apollo.
Still fleeing Hera's wrath she went to Lycia. The peasants tried to prevent her from drinking from their well, so she turned them into frogs. Initially Leto's problems continued. But, now she had her two fast developing children, both of whom became powerful archers, to protect her. When four days old Apollo was able to slay Python. Then the Euboean giant Tityus tried to rape Leto only to be killed by the children. As they grew into their full power the twins become willing to avenge Leto's honor as well as to protect her safety. Niobe boasted that she was more deserving of adulation then Leto because she had borne seven sons and seven daughters. The twins replied to this by slaying all but one of Niobe's children.
As the mother of two powerful gods Leto returned to Zeus's favor despite Hera's disapproval. After Apollo killed the Cyclopes, Leto was able to persuade Zeus to lighten his punishment. She spent much of her time hunting with Artemis. She sided with the Trojans during the war and helped heal Aeneas from his battle wounds.
Leto is the daughter of Coeus and Phoebe. She was an early and favorite lover of Zeus. Zeus married Hera while Leto was pregnant. While the pregnancy began before the marriage Hera was still jealous of Leto. For the duration of Leto's pregnancy Hera created problems. First Leto was pushed out of Olympus. As she wandered no place would allow her to stay for fear Hera would be offended. Hera had the dragon Python chase her. Zeus saved her by sending the North Wind Boreas to carry her out to sea.
Finally, the desolate rocky island of Delos, which had little to lose, accepted her. The other goddesses gathered to help Leto as she gave birth. Hera stayed away and managed to detain Eileithyia, goddess of childbirth, until Iris fetched her. Leto first gave birth to Artemis and then after another nine days of labor to Apollo.
Still fleeing Hera's wrath she went to Lycia. The peasants tried to prevent her from drinking from their well, so she turned them into frogs. Initially Leto's problems continued. But, now she had her two fast developing children, both of whom became powerful archers, to protect her. When four days old Apollo was able to slay Python. Then the Euboean giant Tityus tried to rape Leto only to be killed by the children. As they grew into their full power the twins become willing to avenge Leto's honor as well as to protect her safety. Niobe boasted that she was more deserving of adulation then Leto because she had borne seven sons and seven daughters. The twins replied to this by slaying all but one of Niobe's children.
As the mother of two powerful gods Leto returned to Zeus's favor despite Hera's disapproval. After Apollo killed the Cyclopes, Leto was able to persuade Zeus to lighten his punishment. She spent much of her time hunting with Artemis. She sided with the Trojans during the war and helped heal Aeneas from his battle wounds.
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Callisto
Daughter of Lycaon, King of Arcadia. She was one of Artemis hunting attendants. As a companion of Artemis, Callisto would have taken a vow of chastity. Zeus appeared to her in disguise, probably as Artemis, gained her confidence, then took advantage of her. As a result of this encounter she conceived a son, Arcas.
She was turned into a large bear, either by Zeus as part of an attempt to hide his philandering, or by Hera out of jealously, or by Artemis out of anger that she broke her vow of chastity. Not content with Callisto¹s fate as a bear, Hera continued to work against her to get Artemis to think she was a normal bear and slay her. Zeus came to the rescue turning her into the constellation Arctos, the Great Bear, also known as Ursa Major. At Zeus direction, Hermes saved Arcas from the womb and took him to be raised by Maia. She was joined by her son who became the nearby constellation Arctophylax, the Little Bear, also known as Ursa Minor.
Continuing to hold a grudge Hera persuaded Tethys and Oceanus not to allow Callisto to enter their realm, the Ocean. Due to this Callisto must circle the North Star and never set over the horizon.
Daughter of Lycaon, King of Arcadia. She was one of Artemis hunting attendants. As a companion of Artemis, Callisto would have taken a vow of chastity. Zeus appeared to her in disguise, probably as Artemis, gained her confidence, then took advantage of her. As a result of this encounter she conceived a son, Arcas.
She was turned into a large bear, either by Zeus as part of an attempt to hide his philandering, or by Hera out of jealously, or by Artemis out of anger that she broke her vow of chastity. Not content with Callisto¹s fate as a bear, Hera continued to work against her to get Artemis to think she was a normal bear and slay her. Zeus came to the rescue turning her into the constellation Arctos, the Great Bear, also known as Ursa Major. At Zeus direction, Hermes saved Arcas from the womb and took him to be raised by Maia. She was joined by her son who became the nearby constellation Arctophylax, the Little Bear, also known as Ursa Minor.
Continuing to hold a grudge Hera persuaded Tethys and Oceanus not to allow Callisto to enter their realm, the Ocean. Due to this Callisto must circle the North Star and never set over the horizon.
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Ganymede
A Trojan prince known for his beauty. It is uncertain which of the Trojan kings was his father, probably Tros or Laomedon. While still a youth, Zeus appeared in the form of an eagle and carried him off to Mount Olympus. Some accounts say he was carried to Olympus by a whirlwind. He served Zeus as cupbearer and lover. His role was commemorated in the constellation Aquarius, the water carrier.
A Trojan prince known for his beauty. It is uncertain which of the Trojan kings was his father, probably Tros or Laomedon. While still a youth, Zeus appeared in the form of an eagle and carried him off to Mount Olympus. Some accounts say he was carried to Olympus by a whirlwind. He served Zeus as cupbearer and lover. His role was commemorated in the constellation Aquarius, the water carrier.
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Semele
Semele was a Thebian princess. She is the only mortal to be the parent of a god. She was one of Zeus many lovers and like most came to an unfortunate end due to Hera's jealous hatred. She is best known as the mother of Dionysus. While she was killed shortly before giving birth the child was rescued by Zeus. Eventually Dionysus, who had never seen her, managed to rescue her from the underworld. and arrange for her to live on Mount Olympus.
Semele was a Thebian princess. She is the only mortal to be the parent of a god. She was one of Zeus many lovers and like most came to an unfortunate end due to Hera's jealous hatred. She is best known as the mother of Dionysus. While she was killed shortly before giving birth the child was rescued by Zeus. Eventually Dionysus, who had never seen her, managed to rescue her from the underworld. and arrange for her to live on Mount Olympus.
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Europa
The Cretan moon goddess who was adopted into Greek myth as a virgin Phoenician princess abducted by Zeus in the form of a bull, raped by him, and subsequently abandoned. Europa was the daughter of the King Agenor of Sidon. She had the continent of Europe named for her. Somewhat miraculously Hera was distracted during her affair with Zeus and never punished her for it.
One night Europa had a dream. In this dream two continents, which were in the forms of women were arguing over Europa. Asia maintained that since Europa had been born in Asia she belonged to it. The other continent, which was nameless, said that her birth was not important, that Zeus would give her to it.
It was early morning, disturbed by the dream Europa did not go back to sleep. She summoned her companions, who were all daughters of nobility and of her age. It was a beautiful day and they went off gathering flowers by the sea. Zeus noticed this charming group, particularly Europa, who was the prettiest of the maidens. Some say that Eros, induced him into action with one of his darts. Although, Zeus often made due with self motivation. In any case, Zeus appeared to the group as a white bull. A white bull more beautiful then any other. A bull that smelled of flowers, and lowed musically. A bull so obviously gentle that all the maidens rushed to stroke and pet it.
The bull laid down in front of Europa. She slid on to its back. Instantly, the bull charged off, plunging into the sea, and began to swim rapidly from the shore. Europa saw that a procession had joined them, Nereids riding dolphins, Triton blowing his horn, even Poseidon. From this she realized that the bull must be a god. She pleaded with him to pity her. Zeus spoke to her and explained his love. He took her to Create, where he had been raised. He promised that she would bear him many famous sons.
Her sons included Minos and Rhadamanthus.
The Cretan moon goddess who was adopted into Greek myth as a virgin Phoenician princess abducted by Zeus in the form of a bull, raped by him, and subsequently abandoned. Europa was the daughter of the King Agenor of Sidon. She had the continent of Europe named for her. Somewhat miraculously Hera was distracted during her affair with Zeus and never punished her for it.
One night Europa had a dream. In this dream two continents, which were in the forms of women were arguing over Europa. Asia maintained that since Europa had been born in Asia she belonged to it. The other continent, which was nameless, said that her birth was not important, that Zeus would give her to it.
It was early morning, disturbed by the dream Europa did not go back to sleep. She summoned her companions, who were all daughters of nobility and of her age. It was a beautiful day and they went off gathering flowers by the sea. Zeus noticed this charming group, particularly Europa, who was the prettiest of the maidens. Some say that Eros, induced him into action with one of his darts. Although, Zeus often made due with self motivation. In any case, Zeus appeared to the group as a white bull. A white bull more beautiful then any other. A bull that smelled of flowers, and lowed musically. A bull so obviously gentle that all the maidens rushed to stroke and pet it.
The bull laid down in front of Europa. She slid on to its back. Instantly, the bull charged off, plunging into the sea, and began to swim rapidly from the shore. Europa saw that a procession had joined them, Nereids riding dolphins, Triton blowing his horn, even Poseidon. From this she realized that the bull must be a god. She pleaded with him to pity her. Zeus spoke to her and explained his love. He took her to Create, where he had been raised. He promised that she would bear him many famous sons.
Her sons included Minos and Rhadamanthus.
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Athena's Birth
Zeus came to lust after Metis, and chased her in his direct way. Metis tried to escape, going so far as to change her form many times. Turning into various creatures such as hawks, fish, and serpents. However, Zeus was both determined and equally proficient at changing form. He continued his persuit until she relented.
An Oracle of Gaea then prophesied that Metis first child would be a girl but, her second child would be a boy that would overthrow Zeus as had happened to his father and grandfather. Zeus took this warning to heart. When he next saw Metis he flattered her and put her at her ease. Then with Metis off gaurd Zeus suddenly opened his mouth and swallowed her. This was the end of Metis but, possibly the beginning of Zeus's wisdom.
After a time Zeus developed the mother of all headaches. He howled so loudly it could be heard throughout the earth. The other gods came to see what the problem was. Hermes realized what needed to be done and directed Hephaestus to take a wedge and split open Zeus's skull. Out of the skull sprang Athena, full grown and in a full set of armour. Due to her manor of birth she has dominion over all things of the intellect.
Zeus came to lust after Metis, and chased her in his direct way. Metis tried to escape, going so far as to change her form many times. Turning into various creatures such as hawks, fish, and serpents. However, Zeus was both determined and equally proficient at changing form. He continued his persuit until she relented.
An Oracle of Gaea then prophesied that Metis first child would be a girl but, her second child would be a boy that would overthrow Zeus as had happened to his father and grandfather. Zeus took this warning to heart. When he next saw Metis he flattered her and put her at her ease. Then with Metis off gaurd Zeus suddenly opened his mouth and swallowed her. This was the end of Metis but, possibly the beginning of Zeus's wisdom.
After a time Zeus developed the mother of all headaches. He howled so loudly it could be heard throughout the earth. The other gods came to see what the problem was. Hermes realized what needed to be done and directed Hephaestus to take a wedge and split open Zeus's skull. Out of the skull sprang Athena, full grown and in a full set of armour. Due to her manor of birth she has dominion over all things of the intellect.
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Zeus
Zeus overthew his Father Cronus. He then drew lots with his brothers Poseidon and Hades. Zeus won the draw and became the supreme ruler of the gods. He is lord of the sky, the rain god. His weapon is a thunderbolt which he hurls at those who displease him. He is married to Hera but, is famous for his many affairs. He is also known to punish those that lie or break oaths.
Poseidon
Poseidon is the brother of Zeus. After the overthow of their Father Cronus he drew lots with Zeus and Hades, another brother, for shares of the world. His prize was to become lord of the sea. He was widely worshiped by seamen. He married Amphitrite, a granddaughter of the Titon Oceanus.
At one point he desired Demeter. To put him off Demeter asked him to make the most beautiful animal that the world had ever seen. So to impress her Poseidon created the first horse. In some accounts his first attempts were unsucessful and created a varity of other animals in his quest. By the time the horse was created his passion for Demeter had cooled.
His weapon is a trident, which can shake the earth, and shatter any object. He is second only to Zeus in power amongst the gods. He has a difficult quarrelsome personality. He was greedy. He had a series of disputes with other gods when he tried to take over their cities.
Hades
Hades is the brother of Zeus. After the overthow of their Father Cronus he drew lots with Zeus and Poseidon, another brother, for shares of the world. He had the worst draw and was made lord of the underworld, ruling over the dead. He is a greedy god who is greatly concerned with increasing his subjects. Those whose calling increase the number of dead are seen favorably. The Erinnyes are welcomed guests. He is exceedingly disinclined to allow any of his subjects leave.
He is also the god of wealth, due to the precious metals mined from the earth. He has a helmet that makes him invisable. He rarely leaves the underworld. He is unpitying and terrible, but not capricious. His wife is Persephone whom Hades abducted. He is the King of the dead but, death itself is another god, Thanatos.
Hestia
Hestia is Zeus sister. She is a virgin goddess. She does not have a distinct personality. She plays no part in myths. She is the Goddess of the Hearth, the symbol of the house around which a new born child is carried before it is received into the family. Each city had a public hearth sacred to Hestia, where the fire was never allowed to go out.
Hera
Hera is Zeus wife and sister. She was raised by the Titans Ocean and Tethys. She is the protector of marrage and takes special care of married women.
Hera's marriage was founded in strife with Zeus and continued in strife. Zeus courted her unsuccesfully. He then turned to trickery, changing himself into disheveled cuckoo. Hera feeling sorry for the bird held it to her breast to warm it. Zues then resumed his normal form and taking advantage of the suprise he gained, raped her. She then married him to cover her shame.
Once when Zeus was being partcularly overbearing to the other gods, Hera convinced them to join in a revolt. Her part in the revolt was to drug Zeus, and in this she was successful. The gods then bound the sleeping Zeus to a couch taking care to tie many knots. This done they began to quarrel over the next step. Briareus overheard the arguements. Still full of gratitude to Zeus, Briareus slipped in and was able to quickly untie the many knots. Zeus sprang from the couch and grapped up his thuderbolt. The gods fell to their knees begging and pleading for mercy. He seized Hera and hung her from the sky with gold chains. She wept in pain all night but, none of the others dared to interfere. Her weeping kept Zeus up and the next morning he agreed to release her if she would swear never to rebel again. She had little choice but, to agree. While she never again rebeled, she often intrigued against Zeus's plans and she was often able to outwit him.
Most stories concerning Hera have to do with her jealous revenge for Zeus's infidelities. Her sacred animals are the cow and the peacock. Her favorite city is Argos.
Ares
Ares is the son of Zeus and Hera. He was disliked by both parents. He is the god of war. He is considered murderous and bloodstained but, also a coward. When caught in an act of adultery with Aphrodite her husband Hephaestus is able publically ridicule him. His bird is the vulture. His animal is the dog.
Athena
Athena is the daughter of Zeus. She sprang full grown in armour from his forehead, thus has no mother. She is fierce and brave in battle but, only wars to defined the state and home from outside enemies. She is the goddess of the city, handicrafts, and agriculture. She invented the bridle, which permitted man to tame horses, the trumpet, the flute, the pot, the rake, the plow, the yoke, the ship, and the chariot. She is the embodiment of wisdom, reason, and purity. She was Zeus's favorite child and was allowed to use his weapons including his thunderbolt. Her favorite city is Athens. Her tree is the olive. The owl is her bird. She is a virgin goddess.
Apollo
Apollo is the son of Zeus and Leto. His twin sister is Artemis. He is the god of music, playing a golden lyre. The Archer, far shooting with a silver bow. The god of healing who taught man medicine. The god of light. The god of truth, who can not speak a lie.
One of Apollo's more importaint daily tasks is to harness his chariot with four horses an drive the Sun across the sky.
He is famous for his oracle at Delphi. People travled to it from all over the greek world to devine the future.
His tree was the laurel. The crow his bird. The dolphin his animal.
Aphrodite
Aphrodite is the goddess of love, desire and beauty. In addition to her natural gifts she has a magical girdle that compels anyone she wishes to desire her. There are two accounts of her birth.
One says she is the daughter of Zeus and Dione.
The other goes back to when Cronus castrated Uranus and tossed his severed genitles into the sea. Aphrodite then arose from the sea foam on a giant scallop and walked to shore in Cyprus.
She is the wife of Hephaestus. The myrtle is her tree. The dove, the swann, and the sparrow her birds.
Hermes
Hermes is the son of Zeus and Maia. He is Zeus messenger. He is the fastest of the gods. He wears winged sandals, a winged hat, and carries a magic wand. He is the god of thieves and god of commerce. He is the guide for the dead to go to the underworld. He invented the lyre, the pipes, the musical scale, astronomy , weights and measures, boxing, gymnastics, and the care of olive trees.
Artemis
Artemis is the daughter of Zeus and Leto. Her twin brother is Apollo. She is the lady of the wild things. She is the huntsman of the gods. She is the protector of the young. Like Apollo she hunts with silver arrows. She became associated with the moon. She is a virgin goddess, and the goddess of chastity. She also presides over childbirth, which may seem odd for a virgin, but goes back to causing Leto no pain when she was born. She became associated with Hecate. The cypress is her tree. All wild animals are scared to her, especially the deer.
Hephaestus
Hephaestus is the son of Zeus and Hera. Sometimes it is said that Hera alone produced him and that he has no father. He is the only god to be physically ugly. He is also lame. Accounts as to how he became lame vary. Some say that Hera, upset by having an ugly child, flung him from Mount Olympus into the sea, breaking his legs. Others that he took Hera's side in an arguement with Zeus and Zeus flung him off Mount Olympus. He is the god of fire and the forge. He is the smith and armorer of the gods. He uses a volcano as his forge. He is the patron god of both smiths and weavers. He is kind and peace loving. His wife is Aphrodite. Sometimes his wife is identified as Aglaia.
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Zeus overthew his Father Cronus. He then drew lots with his brothers Poseidon and Hades. Zeus won the draw and became the supreme ruler of the gods. He is lord of the sky, the rain god. His weapon is a thunderbolt which he hurls at those who displease him. He is married to Hera but, is famous for his many affairs. He is also known to punish those that lie or break oaths.
Poseidon
Poseidon is the brother of Zeus. After the overthow of their Father Cronus he drew lots with Zeus and Hades, another brother, for shares of the world. His prize was to become lord of the sea. He was widely worshiped by seamen. He married Amphitrite, a granddaughter of the Titon Oceanus.
At one point he desired Demeter. To put him off Demeter asked him to make the most beautiful animal that the world had ever seen. So to impress her Poseidon created the first horse. In some accounts his first attempts were unsucessful and created a varity of other animals in his quest. By the time the horse was created his passion for Demeter had cooled.
His weapon is a trident, which can shake the earth, and shatter any object. He is second only to Zeus in power amongst the gods. He has a difficult quarrelsome personality. He was greedy. He had a series of disputes with other gods when he tried to take over their cities.
Hades
Hades is the brother of Zeus. After the overthow of their Father Cronus he drew lots with Zeus and Poseidon, another brother, for shares of the world. He had the worst draw and was made lord of the underworld, ruling over the dead. He is a greedy god who is greatly concerned with increasing his subjects. Those whose calling increase the number of dead are seen favorably. The Erinnyes are welcomed guests. He is exceedingly disinclined to allow any of his subjects leave.
He is also the god of wealth, due to the precious metals mined from the earth. He has a helmet that makes him invisable. He rarely leaves the underworld. He is unpitying and terrible, but not capricious. His wife is Persephone whom Hades abducted. He is the King of the dead but, death itself is another god, Thanatos.
Hestia
Hestia is Zeus sister. She is a virgin goddess. She does not have a distinct personality. She plays no part in myths. She is the Goddess of the Hearth, the symbol of the house around which a new born child is carried before it is received into the family. Each city had a public hearth sacred to Hestia, where the fire was never allowed to go out.
Hera
Hera is Zeus wife and sister. She was raised by the Titans Ocean and Tethys. She is the protector of marrage and takes special care of married women.
Hera's marriage was founded in strife with Zeus and continued in strife. Zeus courted her unsuccesfully. He then turned to trickery, changing himself into disheveled cuckoo. Hera feeling sorry for the bird held it to her breast to warm it. Zues then resumed his normal form and taking advantage of the suprise he gained, raped her. She then married him to cover her shame.
Once when Zeus was being partcularly overbearing to the other gods, Hera convinced them to join in a revolt. Her part in the revolt was to drug Zeus, and in this she was successful. The gods then bound the sleeping Zeus to a couch taking care to tie many knots. This done they began to quarrel over the next step. Briareus overheard the arguements. Still full of gratitude to Zeus, Briareus slipped in and was able to quickly untie the many knots. Zeus sprang from the couch and grapped up his thuderbolt. The gods fell to their knees begging and pleading for mercy. He seized Hera and hung her from the sky with gold chains. She wept in pain all night but, none of the others dared to interfere. Her weeping kept Zeus up and the next morning he agreed to release her if she would swear never to rebel again. She had little choice but, to agree. While she never again rebeled, she often intrigued against Zeus's plans and she was often able to outwit him.
Most stories concerning Hera have to do with her jealous revenge for Zeus's infidelities. Her sacred animals are the cow and the peacock. Her favorite city is Argos.
Ares
Ares is the son of Zeus and Hera. He was disliked by both parents. He is the god of war. He is considered murderous and bloodstained but, also a coward. When caught in an act of adultery with Aphrodite her husband Hephaestus is able publically ridicule him. His bird is the vulture. His animal is the dog.
Athena
Athena is the daughter of Zeus. She sprang full grown in armour from his forehead, thus has no mother. She is fierce and brave in battle but, only wars to defined the state and home from outside enemies. She is the goddess of the city, handicrafts, and agriculture. She invented the bridle, which permitted man to tame horses, the trumpet, the flute, the pot, the rake, the plow, the yoke, the ship, and the chariot. She is the embodiment of wisdom, reason, and purity. She was Zeus's favorite child and was allowed to use his weapons including his thunderbolt. Her favorite city is Athens. Her tree is the olive. The owl is her bird. She is a virgin goddess.
Apollo
Apollo is the son of Zeus and Leto. His twin sister is Artemis. He is the god of music, playing a golden lyre. The Archer, far shooting with a silver bow. The god of healing who taught man medicine. The god of light. The god of truth, who can not speak a lie.
One of Apollo's more importaint daily tasks is to harness his chariot with four horses an drive the Sun across the sky.
He is famous for his oracle at Delphi. People travled to it from all over the greek world to devine the future.
His tree was the laurel. The crow his bird. The dolphin his animal.
Aphrodite
Aphrodite is the goddess of love, desire and beauty. In addition to her natural gifts she has a magical girdle that compels anyone she wishes to desire her. There are two accounts of her birth.
One says she is the daughter of Zeus and Dione.
The other goes back to when Cronus castrated Uranus and tossed his severed genitles into the sea. Aphrodite then arose from the sea foam on a giant scallop and walked to shore in Cyprus.
She is the wife of Hephaestus. The myrtle is her tree. The dove, the swann, and the sparrow her birds.
Hermes
Hermes is the son of Zeus and Maia. He is Zeus messenger. He is the fastest of the gods. He wears winged sandals, a winged hat, and carries a magic wand. He is the god of thieves and god of commerce. He is the guide for the dead to go to the underworld. He invented the lyre, the pipes, the musical scale, astronomy , weights and measures, boxing, gymnastics, and the care of olive trees.
Artemis
Artemis is the daughter of Zeus and Leto. Her twin brother is Apollo. She is the lady of the wild things. She is the huntsman of the gods. She is the protector of the young. Like Apollo she hunts with silver arrows. She became associated with the moon. She is a virgin goddess, and the goddess of chastity. She also presides over childbirth, which may seem odd for a virgin, but goes back to causing Leto no pain when she was born. She became associated with Hecate. The cypress is her tree. All wild animals are scared to her, especially the deer.
Hephaestus
Hephaestus is the son of Zeus and Hera. Sometimes it is said that Hera alone produced him and that he has no father. He is the only god to be physically ugly. He is also lame. Accounts as to how he became lame vary. Some say that Hera, upset by having an ugly child, flung him from Mount Olympus into the sea, breaking his legs. Others that he took Hera's side in an arguement with Zeus and Zeus flung him off Mount Olympus. He is the god of fire and the forge. He is the smith and armorer of the gods. He uses a volcano as his forge. He is the patron god of both smiths and weavers. He is kind and peace loving. His wife is Aphrodite. Sometimes his wife is identified as Aglaia.
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Gigantes (giants)
The Hekatonkheires (Ἑκατόγχειρες), the Hundred-Handed Ones, giant gods of violent storms and hurricanes
Briareus or Aigaion (Βριάρεως)
Cottus (Κόττος)
Gyges (Γύγης)
Agrius (Ἄγριος), a man-eating Thracian giant who was half-man and half-bear
Alcyoneus (Ἀλκυονεύς), the king of the Thracian giants, who was slain by Heracles
Aloadae (Αλοαδαι), twin giants who attempted to storm heaven
Otos (Οτοσ)
Ephialtes (Επηιαλτες)
Antaeus (Ανταίος), a Libyan giant who wrestled all visitors to the death until he was slain by Heracles
Argus Panoptes (Ἄργος Πανόπτης), a hundred-eyed giant tasked with guarding over Io
Cyclopes (Elder), three one-eyed giants who forged the lightning-bolts of Zeus
Arges (Ἄργης)
Brontes (Βρόντης)
Steropes (Στερόπης)
Cyclopes (Younger), a tribe of one-eyed cannibalistic giants who shepherded flocks of sheep on the island of Sicily
Polyphemus (Πολύφημος)
Enceladus (Εγκέλαδος), one of the Thracian giants who made war on the gods
The Gegenees (Γεγενεες), a tribe of six-armed giants fought by the Argonauts on Bear Mountain in Mysia
Geryon (Γηρυών), a three-bodied, four-winged giant who dwelt on the red island of Erytheia
The Laestrygonians (Λαιστρυγονιανς), a tribe of man-eating giants encountered by Odysseus on his travels
Orion (Ωρίων), a giant huntsman whom Zeus placed among the stars as the constellation of Orion
Porphyrion (Πορπηυριον), the king of the Gigantes who was struck down by Herakles and Zeus with arrows and lightning-bolts after he attempted to rape Hera
Talos (Τάλως), a giant forged from bronze by Hephaestus, and gifted by Zeus to his lover Europa as her personal protector
Tityos (Τιτυος), a giant slain by Apollo and Artemis when he attempted to violate their mother Leto.
Typhon (Τυφῶν), a monstrous immortal storm-giant who was defeated and imprisoned by Zeus in the pit of Tartarus
Personified concepts
Achlys (Ἀχλύς), spirit of the death-mist
Adephagia (Ἀδηφαγία), spirit of gluttony
Adikia (Ἀδικία), spirit of injustice and wrong-doing
Aergia (Ἀεργία), spirit of idleness, laziness, indolence and sloth
Agon (Ἀγών), spirit of contest, who possessed at altar at Olympia, site of the Olympic Games.
Aidos (Αιδος), spirit of modesty, reverence and respect
Alala (Ἀλαλά), spirit of the war cry
Alastor (Αλάστορ), spirit of blood feuds and vengeance
Aletheia (ἀλήθεια), spirit of truth, truthfulness and sincerity
The Algea (Ἄλγεα), spirits of pain and suffering
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Ania
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Amekhania (Αμεκηανια), spirit of helplessness and want of means
The Amphilogiai (Αμπηιλογιαι), spirits of disputes, debate and contention
Anaideia (Αναιδεια), spirit of ruthlessness, shamelessness, and unforgivingness
The Androktasiai (Ανδροκτασιαι), spirits of battlefield slaughter
Angelia (Ανγελια), spirit of messages, tidings and proclamations
Apate (Απατε), spirit of deceit, guile, fraud and deception
Aporia (Aπορία), spirit of difficulty, perplexity, powerlessness and want of means
The Arae (Ἀραί), spirits of curses
Arete (Aρετή), spirit of virtue, excellence, goodness and valour
Atë (ἄτη), spirit of delusion, infatuation, blind folly, recklessness and ruin
Bia (Βία), spirit of force, power, bodily strength and compulsion
Caerus (Καιρός), spirit of opportunity
Deimos (Δεῖμος), spirit of fear, dread and terror
Eirene (Εἰρήνη), goddess of peace
Dikaiosyne (Δικαιοσύνη), spirit of justice and righteousness
Dike (Δίκη), spirit of justice, fair judgements and the rights established by custom and law
Dolos (Δόλος), spirit of trickery, cunning deception, craftiness, treachery and guile
Dysnomia (Δυσνομία), spirit of lawlessness and poor civil constitution
Ekecheiria (Εκεcηειρια), spirit of truce, armistice, and the cessation of all hostilities; honoured at the Olympic Games
Eleos (Ἔλεος), spirit of mercy, pity and compassion
Elpis (Ελπίς), spirit of hope and expectation
Epiphron (Επιπηρον), spirit of prudence, shrewdness, thoughtfulness, carefulness and sagacity
Eris (Έρις), spirit of strife, discord, contention and rivalry
The Erotes (ἔρωτες)
Anteros (Ἀντέρως), god of requited love
Eros (Έρος), god of love and sexual passion
Himeros (Ἵμερος), god of sexual desire
Pothos (Πόθος), god of sexual longing, yearning and desire
Eucleia (Εθκελια), spirit of good repute and glory
Eunomia (Εὐνομία), goddess good order and lawful conduct
Eupheme (Ευπηεμε), spirit of words of good omen, acclamation, praise, applause and shouts of triumph
Eusebeia (Eὐσέβεια), spirit of piety, loyalty, duty and filial respect
Euthenia (Ευτηενια), spirit of prosperity, abundance and plenty
Geras (Γῆρας), spirit of old age
Harmonia (Ηαρμονια), goddess of harmony and concord
Hebe (Ήβη), goddess of youth
Hedone (Ἡδονή), spirit of pleasure, enjoyment and delight
Homados (Ηομαδος), spirit of the din of battle
Homonoia (Ὁμόνοια), spirit of concord, unanimity, and oneness of mind
Horkos (Ηορκος), spirit of oaths
Hormes (Ηορμες), spirit of impulse or effort (to do a thing), eagerness, setting onself in motion, and starting an action
Hybris (Ύβρις), spirit of hubris
Hypnos (Ύπνος), god of sleep
The Hysminai (Ηυσμιναι), spirits of fighting and combat
Kakia (Kακία), spirit of vice and moral badness
The Keres (Κῆρες), spirits of violent or cruel death
Koalemos (Κοάλεμος), spirit of stupidity and foolishness
Kratos (Κράτος), spirit of strength, might, power and sovereign rule
Kydoimos (Κυδοιμος), spirit of the din of battle, confusion, uproar and hubbub
Lethe (λήθη), spirit of forgetfulness and oblivion
Limos (Λιμός), spirit of hunger and starvation
The Litae (Λιταί), spirits of prayer
Lyssa (Λυσσα), spirit of rage, fury and rabies in animals
The Makhai (Μάχαι), spirits of fighting and combat
Mania (Μανία), spirit or spirits of madness, insanity and frenzy
The Moirae, or "Fates" (Μοίρες)
Clotho (Κλωθώ), the spinner of the life thread
Lachesis (Λάχεσις), the measurer of the life thread
Atropos (Άτροπος), the severer of the life thread
Momus (μῶμος), spirit of mockery, blame, censure and stinging criticism
Moros (Μόρος), spirit of doom
Morpheus (Μορφεύς), god of dreams
Nemesis (Νέμεσις), goddess of righteous indignation and retribution
Nike (Νίκη), spirit of victory
Nomos (Νόμος), spirit of law
Oizys (Ὀϊζύς), spirit of woe and misery
The Oneiroi (Όνειροι), spirits of dreams
Epiales (Επιαλες), spirit of nightmares
Phantasos (Φαντασος), spirit of dreams of fantasy
Phobetor (Φοβετορ), spirit of nightmares
Palioxis (Παλιοξις), spirit of backrush, flight and retreat from battle
Peitho (Πειθώ), spirit of persuasion and seduction
Penia (Πενία), spirit of poverty and need
Penthus (Πεντηος), spirit of grief, mourning and lamentation
Pheme (Φήμη), spirit of rumour, report and gossip
Philophrosyne (Φιλοφροσυνη), spirit of friendliness, kindness and welcome
Philotes (Φιλότης), spirit of friendship, affection and sexual intercourse
Phobos (Φόβος), spirit of panic fear, flight and battlefield rout
The Phonoi (Φόνοι), spirits of murder, killing and slaughter
Phrike (Φρικε), spirit of horror and trembling fear
Phthonus (Φθόνος), spirit of envy and jealousy
Pistis (Πίστις), spirit of trust, honesty and good faith
Poine (Ποινε), spirit of retribution, vengeance, recompense, punishment and penalty for the crime of murder and manslaughter
Ponos (Πονος), spirit of hard labour and toil
Poros (Πόρος), spirit of expediency, the means of accomplishing or providing, contrivance and device
Praxidike (Πραξιδικε), spirit of exacting justice
Proioxis (Προιοξις), spirit of onrush and battlefield pursuit
Ptocheia (Πτοκηεια), spirit of beggary
Soter (Σωτήρ), male spirit of safety, preservation and deliverance from harm
Soteria (Σωτήρια), female spirit of safety, preservation and deliverance from harm
Sophrosyne (Σωφροσύνη), spirit of moderation, self-control, temperance, restraint, and discretion
Thanatos (Θάνατος), spirit of death and mortality
Tyche (Τύχη), spirit of fortune, chance, providence and fate
Zelos ( Ζῆλος), spirit of eager rivalry, emulation, envy, jealousy and zeal
Chthonic deities
Amphiaraus (Αμπηιαραυς), a hero of the war of the Seven Against Thebe who became an oracular spirit of the Underworld after his death
Askalaphos (Ἀσκάλαφος), the son of Acheron and Orphne who tended the Underworld orchards before being transformed into a screech owl by Demeter
Cerberus (Κέρβερος), the three-headed hound who guarded the gates of Hades
Charon (Χάρων), ferryman of Hades
Empusa (Έμπουσα), a monstrous underworld spirit or spirits with flaming hair, the leg of a goat and a leg of bronze
Erebos (Έρεβος), the primeval god of darkness, his mists encircled the underworld and filled the hollows of the earth
Hades (ᾍδης), king of the Underworld; god of death, the dead, and the hidden wealth of the Earth; his consort is Persephone and his symbols are the bident, the Helm of Darkness, and the three-headed dog, Cerberus
Hecate (Εκάτη), goddess of magic, witchcraft, the night, moon, ghosts and necromancy
Judges of the Dead
Aiakos (Αιακός), former mortal king of Aegina, guardian of the keys of Hades and judge of the men of Europe
Minos (Μίνως), former mortal king of Crete and judge of the final vote
Rhadamanthys (Ῥαδάμανθυς), former mortal lawmaker and judge of the men of Asia
Keuthonymos (Κεθτηονυμοσ), an Underworld spirit and father of Menoetes
Kronos (Κρόνος), deposed king of the Titans; after his release from Tartarus he was appointed king of the Island of the Blessed
Lamia (Λάμια), a vampiric Underworld spirit or spirits in the train of Hecate
Lampades (Λαμπάδες), torch-bearing Underworld nymphs
Orphne (Ορπηνε), a Lampad nymph of Hades, mother of Askalaphos
Makaria (Μακαρια), daughter of Hades and goddess of blessed death
Melinoe (Μελινοε), daughter of Persephone and Zeus who presided over the propitiations offered to the ghosts of the dead
Menoetes (Μενοιτες), Underworld spirit who herded the cattle of Hades
Mormo (Μορμώ), a fearsome Underworld spirit or spirits in the train of Hecate
Nyx (Νύξ), the primeval goddess of night
Persephone (Περσεφόνη), queen of the underworld, wife of Hades and goddess of spring growth
Rivers of the Underworld
Akheron (Αχέρων), the river of pain
Kokytos (Kωκυτός), the river of wailing
Lethe (λήθη), the river of forgetfulness
Phlegethon (Πηλεγετηον), the river of fire
Styx (Στύξ), the river of hate
Tartarus (Τάρταρος), the primeval god of the dark, stormy pit of Hades
Thanatos (Θάνατος), spirit of death and minister of Hades
Sea deities
Aegaeon (Αιγαίων), god of violent sea storms and ally of the Titans
Akheilos (Ακηειλος), shark-shaped sea spirt
Amphitrite (Αμφιτρίτη), sea goddess and consort of Poseidon
Brizo (Βριζώ), goddess of sailors
Carcinus (Καρκίνος), a giant crab who allied itself with the Hydra against Heracles. When it died, Hera placed it in the sky as the constellation Cancer.
Ceto (Κῆτώ), goddess of the dangers of the ocean and of sea monsters
Charybdis (Χάρυβδις), a sea monster and spirit of whirlpools and the tide
Cymopoleia (Κυμοπολεια), a daughter of Poseidon and goddess of giant storm waves
Delphin (Δελπηιν), the leader of the dolphins, Poseidon placed him in the sky as the constellation Delphin
Doris (Δωρίς), goddess of the sea's bounty
Eidothea (Ειδοτηεα), prophetic sea nymph and daughter of Proteus
Eurybia (Εὐρυβία), goddess of the mastery of the seas
Glaucus (Γλαῦκος), the fisherman's sea god
Gorgons (Γοργόνες), three monstrous sea spirits
Stheno (Σθεννώ)
Euryale (Εὐρυάλη)
Medusa (Μέδουσα), the only mortal of the three
The Graeae (Γραῖαι), three ancient sea spirits who personified the white foam of the sea; they shared one eye and one tooth between them
Deino (Δεινο)
Enyo (Ἐνυώ)
Pemphredo (Πεμφρεδο)
The Harpies (Ηαρπυιαι), winged spirits of sudden, sharp gusts of wind
Hippocampi (ἱπποκαμπος), the horses of the sea
The Ichthyocentauri (Ικητηυοκένταυροι), a pair of centaurine sea-gods with the upper bodies of men, the lower fore-parts of horses, ending in the serpentine tails of fish
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Ladon (Λάδων), a hundred-headed sea serpent who guarded the western reaches of the sea, and the island and golden apples of the Hesperides
Leucothea (Λευκοθέα), a sea goddess who aided sailors in distress
Nereides (Νηρηίδες), sea nymphs
Arethusa (Αρετούσα), a daughter of Nereus who was transformed into a fountain
Galene (Γαλενε), goddess of calm seas
Nereus (Νηρέας), the old man of the sea, and the god of the sea's rich bounty of fish
Nerites (Νεριτες), a sea spirit who was transformed into a shell-fish by Aphrodite
Okeanos (Ὠκεανός), Titan god of the Earth-encircling river Okeanos, the font of all the earth's fresh-water
Palaemon (Παλαίμων), a young sea god who aided sailors in distress
Phorcys (Φόρκυς), god of the hidden dangers of the deep
Pontos (Πόντος), primeval god of the sea, father of the fish and other sea creatures
Poseidon (Ποσειδῶν), king of the sea and lord of the sea gods; also god of rivers, flood and drought, earthquakes, and horses
Proteus (Πρωτεύς), a shape-shifting, prophetic old sea god, and the herdsman of Poseidon's seals
Psamathe (Πσαματηε), goddess of sand beaches
Scylla (Σκύλλα), monstrous sea goddess
The Sirens (Σειρῆνες), three sea nymphs who lured sailors to their death with their song
The Telchines (Τελκηινες), sea spirits native to the island of Rhodes; the gods killed them when they turned to evil magic
Tethys (Τηθύς), wife of Okeanos, and the mother of the rivers, springs, streams, fountains and clouds
Thalassa (Θάλασσα), primeval spirit of the sea and consort of Pontos
Thaumas (Θαῦμας), god of the wonders of the sea
Thetis (Θέτις), leader of the Nereids who presided over the spawning of marine life in the sea
Thoosa (Θοοσα), goddess of swift currents
Triteia (Τριτεια), daughter of Triton and companion of Ares
Triton (Τρίτων), fish-tailed son and herald of Poseidon
Tritones (Τρίτωνεσ), fish-tailed spirits in Poseidon's retinue
Sky deities
Achelois (Ἀχελωΐς), "she who washes pain away", a minor moon goddess
Aeolus (Aiolos) (Αίολος), king of the winds
Aether (Αιθήρ), primeval god of the upper air
Alectrona (Αλεκτρονα), solar goddess of the morning or waking up
Anemoi, gods of the winds
Boreas (Βορέας), god of the north wind and of winter
Eurus (Εύρος), god of the unlucky east wind
Notus (Νότος) god of the south wind
Zephyrus (Ζέφυρος), god of the west wind
Arke (Αρκε), messenger of the Titans and twin sister of Iris
Astraios (Ἀστραῖος), Titan god of stars and planets, and the art of astrology
The Astra Planeti (Αστρα Πλανετοι), gods of the five wandering stars or planets
Stilbon (Στιλβον), god of Hermaon, the planet Mercury
Eosphorus (Ηωσφόρος), god of Venus the morning star
Hesperus (Ἓσπερος), god of Venus the evening star
Pyroeis (Πυροεις), god of Areios, the planet Mars
Phaethon (Φαέθων), god of Dios, the planet Jupiter
Phaenon (Πηαινον), god of Kronion, the planet Saturn
Aura (Αθρα), goddess of the breeze and the fresh, cool air of early morning
Aurai (Αὖραι), nymphs of the cooling breeze
Chaos (Χάος), the nothingness from which all else sprang, she also represented the lower atmosphere which surrounded the earth
Chione (κηιονε), goddess of snow and daughter of Boreas
Eos (Ἠώς), Titan goddess of the dawn
Helios (Ἥλιος ), Titan god of the sun and guardian of oaths
Hemera (Ημέρα), primeval goddess of daylight and the sun
Hera (Ήρα), Queen of Heaven and goddess of the air and starry constellations
Herse (Ἕρση), goddess of the morning dew
Iris (Ίρις), goddess of the rainbow and divine messenger
The Menae (Μεναι), fifty goddesses of phases of the moon and the fifty lunar months of the four-year Olympiad
Nephelai (Νεπηελαι), cloud nymphs
Cleochareia, a river nymph who was married to King Lelex of Laconia
Orithyia (Ὠρείθυια), goddess of cold, gusty mountain winds
Ouranos (Ουρανός), primeval god of the heavens
Pandia (Πανδία), daughter of Selene and Zeus; goddess of the full moon and of the earth-nourishing dew
The Pleiades (Πλειάδες), goddesses of the constellation Pleiades
Alcyone (Αλκυόνη)
Sterope (Στερόπη)
Celaeno (Κελαινώ)
Electra (Ηλέκτρα)
Maia (Μαία)
Merope (Μερόπη)
Taygete (Ταϋγέτη)
Selene (Σελήνη), Titan goddess of the moon
Zeus (Ζεύς), King of Heaven and god of the sky, clouds, rain, thunder and lightning
Rustic deities
Aetna (Αἴτνη), goddess of the volcanic Mount Etna in Sicily
Amphictyonis (Αμφικτυονις), goddess of wine and friendship between nations, a local form of Demeter
Antheia (Αντηεια), goddess of flowers and flowery wreaths
Anthousai (Αντηοθσαι), flower nymphs
Aristaeus (Ἀρισταῖος), god of bee-keeping, cheese-making, herding, olive-growing and hunting
Artemis (Άρτεμις), goddess of wild animals, birds and fresh-water fish, and of hunting, fishing and fowling
Attis (Αττις), vegetation god and consort of Cybele
Britomartis (Βριτόμαρτις), Cretan goddess of hunting and nets used for fishing, fowling and the hunting of small game
Cabeiri (Κάβειροι), two gods or spirits who presided over the Mysteries of the islands of Lemnos and Samothrace
Centaurs (Κένταυροι), a race of half-man, half-horse beings
Chiron (Χείρων), the eldest and wisest of the Centaurs
The Cercopes (Κέρκοπης), a pair of monkey-like thieves who plagued the land of Lydia in western Anatolia
Akmon (Ακμον)
Passalos (Πασσαλος)
Chariclo (Κηαρικλο), wife of the centaur Chiron
Chloris (χλωρις), goddess of flowers and wife of Zephyrus
Comus (Κομος), god of revelry, merrymaking and festivity
Corymbus (Κορυμβος), god of the fruit of the ivy
Cybele (Κυβέλη), a Phrygian mountain goddess associated with Rhea
Dionysus (Διόνυσος), god of wine, drunken orgies and wild vegetation
Dryades (Δρυάδες), tree and forest nymphs
Gaia (Γαία), primeval goddess of the earth
Epimeliades (Επιμελιδες), nymphs of highland pastures and protectors of sheep flocks
Hamadryades (Αμαδρυάδες), oak tree dryades
Hecaterus (Ηεκατερος), god of the hekateris—a rustic dance of quickly moving hands—and perhaps of the skill of hands in general
Hephaestus (Ήφαιστος), god of metalworking
Hermes (Ερμής), god of herds and flocks, of roads and boundary stones
The Horae (Ώρες), goddesses of the seasons and natural order
Eunomia (Ευνομία), spirit of good order, and springtime goddess of green pastures
Dike (Δίκη), spirit of justice, may have represented springtime growth
Eirene (Ειρήνη), spirit of peace and goddess of the springtime
Thallo (Θαλλώ), goddess of spring buds and shoots, identified with Eirene
Auxo (Αυξώ), goddess of spring growth
Karpo (Καρπώ), goddess of the fruits of the earth
Korybantes (Κορύβαντες), the crested dancers who worshipped Cybele
Maenades (μαινάδη), crazed nymphs in the retinue of Dionysus
Methe (Μετηε), nymph of drunkenness
Meliae (Μελίαι), nymphs of honey and the ash tree
Naiades (Ναιάδες), fresh water nymphs
Daphne (Δάφνη)
The Hesperides (Ἑσπερίδες)
Metope (Μετώπη)
The Nymphai Hyperboreioi (Νυμπηαι Ηυπερβορειοι), who presided over aspects of archery
Hekaerge (Ηεκαεργε), represented distancing
Loxo (Λοξο), represented trajectory
Oupis (Οθπισ), represented aim
Oreades (Ὀρεάδες), mountain nymphs
Adrasteia (Αδράστεια), a nursemaid of the infant Zeus
Echo (Ηχώ), a nymph cursed never to speak except to repeat the words of others
Oceanides (Ωκεανίδες), fresh water nymphs
Beroe (Βεροε), a nymph of Beruit, the daughter of Aphrodite and Adonis, who was wooed by both Dionysus and Poseidon
Calypso (Καλυψώ)
Clytie (Κλυτιε)
Eidyia, the youngest of the Oceanides
The Ourea (Ούρος), primeval gods of mountains
The Palici (Παλικοί), a pair of rustic gods who presided over the geysers and thermal springs in Sicily
Pan (Πάν), god of shepherds, pastures, and fertility
Potamoi, river gods
Achelous (Αχέλους)
Acis (Άκις)
Akheron (Αχέρων)
Alpheus (Αλφειός)
Asopus (Ασωπός)
Cladeus (Κλάδεος)
Eurotas (Ευρώτας)
Kokytos (Kωκυτός)
Lethe (λήθη)
Peneus (Πηνειός)
Phlegethon (Πηλεγετηον))
Styx (Στύξ)
Scamander (Σκάμανδρος)
Priapus (Πρίαπος), god of garden fertility
Pyrrhikhos (Πυρρηικηος), god of the rustic dance
Rhea (Ῥέα), the great mother and queen of the mountain wilds
Satyrs (Σάτυροι), rustic fertility spirits
Krotos (Κροτος), a great hunter and musician who kept the company of the Muses on Mount Helicon
Silenus (Σειληνός), an old rustic god of the dance of the wine-press
Telete (Τελετε), goddess of initiation into the Bacchic orgies
Zagreus (Ζαγρεος), in the Orphic mysteries, the first incarnation of Dionysus
Agricultural deities
Aphaea, minor goddess of agriculture and fertility
Bootes (Βοώτης), agricultural demi-god inventor of the wagon and the plough
Carme (Καρμε), a Cretan spirit who presided over the harvest festival
Carmanor (Καρμανορ), a Cretan harvest god
Cyamites (Κυαμιτες), demi-god of the bean
Demeter (Δήμητρα), goddess of fertility, agriculture, grain and harvest
Despione (Άρείων), fertility goddess and daughter of Demeter and Poseidon
Dionysus (Διόνυσος), god of viticulture and wine
Eunostus (Εθνοστος), goddess of the flour mill
Hestia (Ἑστία), maiden goddess of the hearth who presided over the baking of bread, mankind's stable food
Persephone (Περσεφόνη), queen of the underworld, wife of Hades and goddess of spring growth
Plutus (Πλοῦτος), god of wealth, including agricultural wealth
Deified mortals
Achilles (Ἀχιλλεύς), hero of the Trojan War
Aiakos (Αιακός), a king of Aegina, when he died he was appointed as a Judge of the Dead in the Underworld
Aeolus (Aiolos) (Αίολος), a king of Thessaly, made the immortal king of the winds by Zeus
Amphiaraus (Αμπηιαραυς), a hero of the war of the Seven Against Thebe who became an oracular spirit of the Underworld after his death
Ariadne (Αριάδνη), a Cretan princess who became the immortal wife of Dionysus
Aristaeus (Ἀρισταῖος), a Thessalian hero, his inventions saw him immortalised as the god of bee-keeping, cheese-making, herding, olive-growing and hunting
Asclepius (Ασκληπιός), a Thessalian physician who was struck down by Zeus, to be later recovered by his father Apollo
Attis (Αττις), a consort of Cybele, granted immortality as one her her attendants
The Dioscuri (Διόσκουροι), divine twins
Castor (Κάστορ)
Polydeuces (Πολυδεύκης)
Endymion (Ἐνδυμίων), lover of Selene, granted eternal sleep so as never to age or die
Ganymede (Γανυμήδης), a handsome Trojan prince, abducted by Zeus and made cup-bearer of the gods
Glaucus (Γλαῦκος), the fisherman's sea god, made immortal after eating a magical herb
Hemithea and Parthenos (Ηεμιτηεα and Παρτηενος), princesses of the Island of Naxos who leapt into the sea to escape their stepfather's wrath; Apollo transformed them into demi-goddesses
Heracles (Ηρακλής), ascended hero
Minos (Μίνως), a king of Crete, when he died he was appointed as a Judge of the Dead in the Underworld
Ino (Ἰνώ), a Theban princess who became the sea goddess Leucothea
The Leucippides (Λεθκιππιδες), wives of the Dioscuri
Phoebe (Φοίβη), wife of Pollux
Hilaeira (Ἱλάειρα), wife of Castor
Orithyia (Ὠρείθυια), an Athenian princess abducted by Boreas and made the goddess of cold, gusty mountain winds
Palaemon (Παλαίμων), a Theban prince, made into a sea god along with his mother, Ino
Psyche, goddess of the soul
Rhadamanthys (Ῥαδάμανθυς), a Cretan lawmaker, when he died he was appointed as a Judge of the Dead in the Underworld
Other deities
Aceso (Ἀκεσώ), goddess of the healing of wounds and the curing of illnesses
Acratopotes (Ἀκρατοπότης), god of unmixed wine and incontinence
Adrestia (Αδραστεια), a daughter of Ares and Aphrodite, or an epithet of Nemesis
Aegle (Αἴγλη), goddess of radiant good health
Agdistis (Ἄγδιστις), Phrygian hermaphroditic deity
Alexiares and Anicetus (Αλεξιαρες and Ανικετος), twin sons of Heracles who presided over the defence of fortified towns and citadels
Anakes (ανακες)
Asclepius (Ασκληπιός), god of healing
Astraea (Αστραία), virgin goddess of justice
Charites (Χάριτες), goddesses of charm, beauty, nature, human creativity and fertility
Aglaea (Αγλαΐα), goddess of beauty, adornment, splendour and glory
Euphrosyne (Εὐφροσύνη), goddess of good cheer, joy, mirth and merriment
Thalia (Θάλεια), goddess of festive celebrations and rich and luxurious banquets
Ceraon (Κεραον), demi-god of the meal, specifically the mixing of wine
Chrysus (Κηρυσος), spirit of gold
Circe (Κίρκη), goddess-witch of Aeaea
Daemones Ceramici (Δαιμονεσ Κεραμικοι), five malevolent spirits who plagued the craftsman potter
Syntribos (Συντριβος), the shatterer
Smaragos (Σμαραγος), the smasher
Asbetos (Ασβετος), the charrer
Sabaktes (Σαβακτες), the destroyer
Omodamos (Ομοδαμος), crudebake
Deipneus (Δειπνεύς), demi-god of the preparation of meals, specifically the making of bread
Efreisone (Ευφροσύνη), personification of the olive branch
Eileithyia (Εἰλείθυια), goddess of childbirth
Enyalius (Ενυαλιος), minor god of war
Enyo (Ἐνυώ), goddess of destructive war
Epione (Ἠπιόνη), goddess of the soothing of pain
The Erinyes (Ἐρινύες), the Furies, goddesses of retribution
Alecto (Ἀληκτώ), the unceasing one
Tisiphone (Τισιφόνη), avenger of murder
Megaera (Μέγαιρα), the jealous one
Harpocrates (Ηαρποκρατες), god of silence
Hedylogos (Ηεδυλογος), god of sweet talk and flattery
Hermaphroditus (Ἑρμάφρόδιτός), god of hermaphrodites and effeminate men
Hygieia (Υγεία), goddess of cleanliness and good health
Hymenaios (Ὑμέναιος), god of marriage and marriage feasts
Ichnaea (Ικηναια), goddess of tracking
Iaso (Ἰασώ), goddess of cures, remedies and modes of healing
Iynx (Ιυνξ), goddess of the love charm
Matton (Ματτον), demi-god of the meal, specifically the kneading of dough
Muses (Μούσες), goddesses of music, song and dance, and the source of inspiration to poets
Titan Muses, daughters of Gaia and Ouranos
Aoide (Ἀοιδή), muse of song
Melete (Μελέτη), muse of meditation and practice
Mneme (Μνήμη), muse of memory
Olympian Muses, daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne
Calliope (Καλλιόπη), muse of epic poetry
Clio (Κλειώ), muse of history
Erato (Ερατώ), muse of erotic poetry
Euterpe (Ευτέρπη), muse of lyric poetry
Melpomene (Μελπομένη), muse of tragedy
Polyhymnia (Πολυμνία) – (Πολύμνια), muse of sacred poetry
Terpsichore (Τερψιχόρη), muse of dance and choral poetry
Thalia (Θάλεια), muse of comedy and bucolic poetry
Urania (Ουρανία), muse of astronomy
Paion (Παιον), physician of the Olympian gods
Panacea (Πανάκεια), goddess of healing
Pasithea (Πασιτηεα), goddess of rest and relaxation
Telesphorus (Τελεσφόρος), demi-god of convalescence, who "brought to fulfillment" recuperation from illness or injury
The Hekatonkheires (Ἑκατόγχειρες), the Hundred-Handed Ones, giant gods of violent storms and hurricanes
Briareus or Aigaion (Βριάρεως)
Cottus (Κόττος)
Gyges (Γύγης)
Agrius (Ἄγριος), a man-eating Thracian giant who was half-man and half-bear
Alcyoneus (Ἀλκυονεύς), the king of the Thracian giants, who was slain by Heracles
Aloadae (Αλοαδαι), twin giants who attempted to storm heaven
Otos (Οτοσ)
Ephialtes (Επηιαλτες)
Antaeus (Ανταίος), a Libyan giant who wrestled all visitors to the death until he was slain by Heracles
Argus Panoptes (Ἄργος Πανόπτης), a hundred-eyed giant tasked with guarding over Io
Cyclopes (Elder), three one-eyed giants who forged the lightning-bolts of Zeus
Arges (Ἄργης)
Brontes (Βρόντης)
Steropes (Στερόπης)
Cyclopes (Younger), a tribe of one-eyed cannibalistic giants who shepherded flocks of sheep on the island of Sicily
Polyphemus (Πολύφημος)
Enceladus (Εγκέλαδος), one of the Thracian giants who made war on the gods
The Gegenees (Γεγενεες), a tribe of six-armed giants fought by the Argonauts on Bear Mountain in Mysia
Geryon (Γηρυών), a three-bodied, four-winged giant who dwelt on the red island of Erytheia
The Laestrygonians (Λαιστρυγονιανς), a tribe of man-eating giants encountered by Odysseus on his travels
Orion (Ωρίων), a giant huntsman whom Zeus placed among the stars as the constellation of Orion
Porphyrion (Πορπηυριον), the king of the Gigantes who was struck down by Herakles and Zeus with arrows and lightning-bolts after he attempted to rape Hera
Talos (Τάλως), a giant forged from bronze by Hephaestus, and gifted by Zeus to his lover Europa as her personal protector
Tityos (Τιτυος), a giant slain by Apollo and Artemis when he attempted to violate their mother Leto.
Typhon (Τυφῶν), a monstrous immortal storm-giant who was defeated and imprisoned by Zeus in the pit of Tartarus
Personified concepts
Achlys (Ἀχλύς), spirit of the death-mist
Adephagia (Ἀδηφαγία), spirit of gluttony
Adikia (Ἀδικία), spirit of injustice and wrong-doing
Aergia (Ἀεργία), spirit of idleness, laziness, indolence and sloth
Agon (Ἀγών), spirit of contest, who possessed at altar at Olympia, site of the Olympic Games.
Aidos (Αιδος), spirit of modesty, reverence and respect
Alala (Ἀλαλά), spirit of the war cry
Alastor (Αλάστορ), spirit of blood feuds and vengeance
Aletheia (ἀλήθεια), spirit of truth, truthfulness and sincerity
The Algea (Ἄλγεα), spirits of pain and suffering
Akhos
Ania
Lupe
Amekhania (Αμεκηανια), spirit of helplessness and want of means
The Amphilogiai (Αμπηιλογιαι), spirits of disputes, debate and contention
Anaideia (Αναιδεια), spirit of ruthlessness, shamelessness, and unforgivingness
The Androktasiai (Ανδροκτασιαι), spirits of battlefield slaughter
Angelia (Ανγελια), spirit of messages, tidings and proclamations
Apate (Απατε), spirit of deceit, guile, fraud and deception
Aporia (Aπορία), spirit of difficulty, perplexity, powerlessness and want of means
The Arae (Ἀραί), spirits of curses
Arete (Aρετή), spirit of virtue, excellence, goodness and valour
Atë (ἄτη), spirit of delusion, infatuation, blind folly, recklessness and ruin
Bia (Βία), spirit of force, power, bodily strength and compulsion
Caerus (Καιρός), spirit of opportunity
Deimos (Δεῖμος), spirit of fear, dread and terror
Eirene (Εἰρήνη), goddess of peace
Dikaiosyne (Δικαιοσύνη), spirit of justice and righteousness
Dike (Δίκη), spirit of justice, fair judgements and the rights established by custom and law
Dolos (Δόλος), spirit of trickery, cunning deception, craftiness, treachery and guile
Dysnomia (Δυσνομία), spirit of lawlessness and poor civil constitution
Ekecheiria (Εκεcηειρια), spirit of truce, armistice, and the cessation of all hostilities; honoured at the Olympic Games
Eleos (Ἔλεος), spirit of mercy, pity and compassion
Elpis (Ελπίς), spirit of hope and expectation
Epiphron (Επιπηρον), spirit of prudence, shrewdness, thoughtfulness, carefulness and sagacity
Eris (Έρις), spirit of strife, discord, contention and rivalry
The Erotes (ἔρωτες)
Anteros (Ἀντέρως), god of requited love
Eros (Έρος), god of love and sexual passion
Himeros (Ἵμερος), god of sexual desire
Pothos (Πόθος), god of sexual longing, yearning and desire
Eucleia (Εθκελια), spirit of good repute and glory
Eunomia (Εὐνομία), goddess good order and lawful conduct
Eupheme (Ευπηεμε), spirit of words of good omen, acclamation, praise, applause and shouts of triumph
Eusebeia (Eὐσέβεια), spirit of piety, loyalty, duty and filial respect
Euthenia (Ευτηενια), spirit of prosperity, abundance and plenty
Geras (Γῆρας), spirit of old age
Harmonia (Ηαρμονια), goddess of harmony and concord
Hebe (Ήβη), goddess of youth
Hedone (Ἡδονή), spirit of pleasure, enjoyment and delight
Homados (Ηομαδος), spirit of the din of battle
Homonoia (Ὁμόνοια), spirit of concord, unanimity, and oneness of mind
Horkos (Ηορκος), spirit of oaths
Hormes (Ηορμες), spirit of impulse or effort (to do a thing), eagerness, setting onself in motion, and starting an action
Hybris (Ύβρις), spirit of hubris
Hypnos (Ύπνος), god of sleep
The Hysminai (Ηυσμιναι), spirits of fighting and combat
Kakia (Kακία), spirit of vice and moral badness
The Keres (Κῆρες), spirits of violent or cruel death
Koalemos (Κοάλεμος), spirit of stupidity and foolishness
Kratos (Κράτος), spirit of strength, might, power and sovereign rule
Kydoimos (Κυδοιμος), spirit of the din of battle, confusion, uproar and hubbub
Lethe (λήθη), spirit of forgetfulness and oblivion
Limos (Λιμός), spirit of hunger and starvation
The Litae (Λιταί), spirits of prayer
Lyssa (Λυσσα), spirit of rage, fury and rabies in animals
The Makhai (Μάχαι), spirits of fighting and combat
Mania (Μανία), spirit or spirits of madness, insanity and frenzy
The Moirae, or "Fates" (Μοίρες)
Clotho (Κλωθώ), the spinner of the life thread
Lachesis (Λάχεσις), the measurer of the life thread
Atropos (Άτροπος), the severer of the life thread
Momus (μῶμος), spirit of mockery, blame, censure and stinging criticism
Moros (Μόρος), spirit of doom
Morpheus (Μορφεύς), god of dreams
Nemesis (Νέμεσις), goddess of righteous indignation and retribution
Nike (Νίκη), spirit of victory
Nomos (Νόμος), spirit of law
Oizys (Ὀϊζύς), spirit of woe and misery
The Oneiroi (Όνειροι), spirits of dreams
Epiales (Επιαλες), spirit of nightmares
Phantasos (Φαντασος), spirit of dreams of fantasy
Phobetor (Φοβετορ), spirit of nightmares
Palioxis (Παλιοξις), spirit of backrush, flight and retreat from battle
Peitho (Πειθώ), spirit of persuasion and seduction
Penia (Πενία), spirit of poverty and need
Penthus (Πεντηος), spirit of grief, mourning and lamentation
Pheme (Φήμη), spirit of rumour, report and gossip
Philophrosyne (Φιλοφροσυνη), spirit of friendliness, kindness and welcome
Philotes (Φιλότης), spirit of friendship, affection and sexual intercourse
Phobos (Φόβος), spirit of panic fear, flight and battlefield rout
The Phonoi (Φόνοι), spirits of murder, killing and slaughter
Phrike (Φρικε), spirit of horror and trembling fear
Phthonus (Φθόνος), spirit of envy and jealousy
Pistis (Πίστις), spirit of trust, honesty and good faith
Poine (Ποινε), spirit of retribution, vengeance, recompense, punishment and penalty for the crime of murder and manslaughter
Ponos (Πονος), spirit of hard labour and toil
Poros (Πόρος), spirit of expediency, the means of accomplishing or providing, contrivance and device
Praxidike (Πραξιδικε), spirit of exacting justice
Proioxis (Προιοξις), spirit of onrush and battlefield pursuit
Ptocheia (Πτοκηεια), spirit of beggary
Soter (Σωτήρ), male spirit of safety, preservation and deliverance from harm
Soteria (Σωτήρια), female spirit of safety, preservation and deliverance from harm
Sophrosyne (Σωφροσύνη), spirit of moderation, self-control, temperance, restraint, and discretion
Thanatos (Θάνατος), spirit of death and mortality
Tyche (Τύχη), spirit of fortune, chance, providence and fate
Zelos ( Ζῆλος), spirit of eager rivalry, emulation, envy, jealousy and zeal
Chthonic deities
Amphiaraus (Αμπηιαραυς), a hero of the war of the Seven Against Thebe who became an oracular spirit of the Underworld after his death
Askalaphos (Ἀσκάλαφος), the son of Acheron and Orphne who tended the Underworld orchards before being transformed into a screech owl by Demeter
Cerberus (Κέρβερος), the three-headed hound who guarded the gates of Hades
Charon (Χάρων), ferryman of Hades
Empusa (Έμπουσα), a monstrous underworld spirit or spirits with flaming hair, the leg of a goat and a leg of bronze
Erebos (Έρεβος), the primeval god of darkness, his mists encircled the underworld and filled the hollows of the earth
Hades (ᾍδης), king of the Underworld; god of death, the dead, and the hidden wealth of the Earth; his consort is Persephone and his symbols are the bident, the Helm of Darkness, and the three-headed dog, Cerberus
Hecate (Εκάτη), goddess of magic, witchcraft, the night, moon, ghosts and necromancy
Judges of the Dead
Aiakos (Αιακός), former mortal king of Aegina, guardian of the keys of Hades and judge of the men of Europe
Minos (Μίνως), former mortal king of Crete and judge of the final vote
Rhadamanthys (Ῥαδάμανθυς), former mortal lawmaker and judge of the men of Asia
Keuthonymos (Κεθτηονυμοσ), an Underworld spirit and father of Menoetes
Kronos (Κρόνος), deposed king of the Titans; after his release from Tartarus he was appointed king of the Island of the Blessed
Lamia (Λάμια), a vampiric Underworld spirit or spirits in the train of Hecate
Lampades (Λαμπάδες), torch-bearing Underworld nymphs
Orphne (Ορπηνε), a Lampad nymph of Hades, mother of Askalaphos
Makaria (Μακαρια), daughter of Hades and goddess of blessed death
Melinoe (Μελινοε), daughter of Persephone and Zeus who presided over the propitiations offered to the ghosts of the dead
Menoetes (Μενοιτες), Underworld spirit who herded the cattle of Hades
Mormo (Μορμώ), a fearsome Underworld spirit or spirits in the train of Hecate
Nyx (Νύξ), the primeval goddess of night
Persephone (Περσεφόνη), queen of the underworld, wife of Hades and goddess of spring growth
Rivers of the Underworld
Akheron (Αχέρων), the river of pain
Kokytos (Kωκυτός), the river of wailing
Lethe (λήθη), the river of forgetfulness
Phlegethon (Πηλεγετηον), the river of fire
Styx (Στύξ), the river of hate
Tartarus (Τάρταρος), the primeval god of the dark, stormy pit of Hades
Thanatos (Θάνατος), spirit of death and minister of Hades
Sea deities
Aegaeon (Αιγαίων), god of violent sea storms and ally of the Titans
Akheilos (Ακηειλος), shark-shaped sea spirt
Amphitrite (Αμφιτρίτη), sea goddess and consort of Poseidon
Brizo (Βριζώ), goddess of sailors
Carcinus (Καρκίνος), a giant crab who allied itself with the Hydra against Heracles. When it died, Hera placed it in the sky as the constellation Cancer.
Ceto (Κῆτώ), goddess of the dangers of the ocean and of sea monsters
Charybdis (Χάρυβδις), a sea monster and spirit of whirlpools and the tide
Cymopoleia (Κυμοπολεια), a daughter of Poseidon and goddess of giant storm waves
Delphin (Δελπηιν), the leader of the dolphins, Poseidon placed him in the sky as the constellation Delphin
Doris (Δωρίς), goddess of the sea's bounty
Eidothea (Ειδοτηεα), prophetic sea nymph and daughter of Proteus
Eurybia (Εὐρυβία), goddess of the mastery of the seas
Glaucus (Γλαῦκος), the fisherman's sea god
Gorgons (Γοργόνες), three monstrous sea spirits
Stheno (Σθεννώ)
Euryale (Εὐρυάλη)
Medusa (Μέδουσα), the only mortal of the three
The Graeae (Γραῖαι), three ancient sea spirits who personified the white foam of the sea; they shared one eye and one tooth between them
Deino (Δεινο)
Enyo (Ἐνυώ)
Pemphredo (Πεμφρεδο)
The Harpies (Ηαρπυιαι), winged spirits of sudden, sharp gusts of wind
Hippocampi (ἱπποκαμπος), the horses of the sea
The Ichthyocentauri (Ικητηυοκένταυροι), a pair of centaurine sea-gods with the upper bodies of men, the lower fore-parts of horses, ending in the serpentine tails of fish
Bythos
Aphros
Ladon (Λάδων), a hundred-headed sea serpent who guarded the western reaches of the sea, and the island and golden apples of the Hesperides
Leucothea (Λευκοθέα), a sea goddess who aided sailors in distress
Nereides (Νηρηίδες), sea nymphs
Arethusa (Αρετούσα), a daughter of Nereus who was transformed into a fountain
Galene (Γαλενε), goddess of calm seas
Nereus (Νηρέας), the old man of the sea, and the god of the sea's rich bounty of fish
Nerites (Νεριτες), a sea spirit who was transformed into a shell-fish by Aphrodite
Okeanos (Ὠκεανός), Titan god of the Earth-encircling river Okeanos, the font of all the earth's fresh-water
Palaemon (Παλαίμων), a young sea god who aided sailors in distress
Phorcys (Φόρκυς), god of the hidden dangers of the deep
Pontos (Πόντος), primeval god of the sea, father of the fish and other sea creatures
Poseidon (Ποσειδῶν), king of the sea and lord of the sea gods; also god of rivers, flood and drought, earthquakes, and horses
Proteus (Πρωτεύς), a shape-shifting, prophetic old sea god, and the herdsman of Poseidon's seals
Psamathe (Πσαματηε), goddess of sand beaches
Scylla (Σκύλλα), monstrous sea goddess
The Sirens (Σειρῆνες), three sea nymphs who lured sailors to their death with their song
The Telchines (Τελκηινες), sea spirits native to the island of Rhodes; the gods killed them when they turned to evil magic
Tethys (Τηθύς), wife of Okeanos, and the mother of the rivers, springs, streams, fountains and clouds
Thalassa (Θάλασσα), primeval spirit of the sea and consort of Pontos
Thaumas (Θαῦμας), god of the wonders of the sea
Thetis (Θέτις), leader of the Nereids who presided over the spawning of marine life in the sea
Thoosa (Θοοσα), goddess of swift currents
Triteia (Τριτεια), daughter of Triton and companion of Ares
Triton (Τρίτων), fish-tailed son and herald of Poseidon
Tritones (Τρίτωνεσ), fish-tailed spirits in Poseidon's retinue
Sky deities
Achelois (Ἀχελωΐς), "she who washes pain away", a minor moon goddess
Aeolus (Aiolos) (Αίολος), king of the winds
Aether (Αιθήρ), primeval god of the upper air
Alectrona (Αλεκτρονα), solar goddess of the morning or waking up
Anemoi, gods of the winds
Boreas (Βορέας), god of the north wind and of winter
Eurus (Εύρος), god of the unlucky east wind
Notus (Νότος) god of the south wind
Zephyrus (Ζέφυρος), god of the west wind
Arke (Αρκε), messenger of the Titans and twin sister of Iris
Astraios (Ἀστραῖος), Titan god of stars and planets, and the art of astrology
The Astra Planeti (Αστρα Πλανετοι), gods of the five wandering stars or planets
Stilbon (Στιλβον), god of Hermaon, the planet Mercury
Eosphorus (Ηωσφόρος), god of Venus the morning star
Hesperus (Ἓσπερος), god of Venus the evening star
Pyroeis (Πυροεις), god of Areios, the planet Mars
Phaethon (Φαέθων), god of Dios, the planet Jupiter
Phaenon (Πηαινον), god of Kronion, the planet Saturn
Aura (Αθρα), goddess of the breeze and the fresh, cool air of early morning
Aurai (Αὖραι), nymphs of the cooling breeze
Chaos (Χάος), the nothingness from which all else sprang, she also represented the lower atmosphere which surrounded the earth
Chione (κηιονε), goddess of snow and daughter of Boreas
Eos (Ἠώς), Titan goddess of the dawn
Helios (Ἥλιος ), Titan god of the sun and guardian of oaths
Hemera (Ημέρα), primeval goddess of daylight and the sun
Hera (Ήρα), Queen of Heaven and goddess of the air and starry constellations
Herse (Ἕρση), goddess of the morning dew
Iris (Ίρις), goddess of the rainbow and divine messenger
The Menae (Μεναι), fifty goddesses of phases of the moon and the fifty lunar months of the four-year Olympiad
Nephelai (Νεπηελαι), cloud nymphs
Cleochareia, a river nymph who was married to King Lelex of Laconia
Orithyia (Ὠρείθυια), goddess of cold, gusty mountain winds
Ouranos (Ουρανός), primeval god of the heavens
Pandia (Πανδία), daughter of Selene and Zeus; goddess of the full moon and of the earth-nourishing dew
The Pleiades (Πλειάδες), goddesses of the constellation Pleiades
Alcyone (Αλκυόνη)
Sterope (Στερόπη)
Celaeno (Κελαινώ)
Electra (Ηλέκτρα)
Maia (Μαία)
Merope (Μερόπη)
Taygete (Ταϋγέτη)
Selene (Σελήνη), Titan goddess of the moon
Zeus (Ζεύς), King of Heaven and god of the sky, clouds, rain, thunder and lightning
Rustic deities
Aetna (Αἴτνη), goddess of the volcanic Mount Etna in Sicily
Amphictyonis (Αμφικτυονις), goddess of wine and friendship between nations, a local form of Demeter
Antheia (Αντηεια), goddess of flowers and flowery wreaths
Anthousai (Αντηοθσαι), flower nymphs
Aristaeus (Ἀρισταῖος), god of bee-keeping, cheese-making, herding, olive-growing and hunting
Artemis (Άρτεμις), goddess of wild animals, birds and fresh-water fish, and of hunting, fishing and fowling
Attis (Αττις), vegetation god and consort of Cybele
Britomartis (Βριτόμαρτις), Cretan goddess of hunting and nets used for fishing, fowling and the hunting of small game
Cabeiri (Κάβειροι), two gods or spirits who presided over the Mysteries of the islands of Lemnos and Samothrace
Centaurs (Κένταυροι), a race of half-man, half-horse beings
Chiron (Χείρων), the eldest and wisest of the Centaurs
The Cercopes (Κέρκοπης), a pair of monkey-like thieves who plagued the land of Lydia in western Anatolia
Akmon (Ακμον)
Passalos (Πασσαλος)
Chariclo (Κηαρικλο), wife of the centaur Chiron
Chloris (χλωρις), goddess of flowers and wife of Zephyrus
Comus (Κομος), god of revelry, merrymaking and festivity
Corymbus (Κορυμβος), god of the fruit of the ivy
Cybele (Κυβέλη), a Phrygian mountain goddess associated with Rhea
Dionysus (Διόνυσος), god of wine, drunken orgies and wild vegetation
Dryades (Δρυάδες), tree and forest nymphs
Gaia (Γαία), primeval goddess of the earth
Epimeliades (Επιμελιδες), nymphs of highland pastures and protectors of sheep flocks
Hamadryades (Αμαδρυάδες), oak tree dryades
Hecaterus (Ηεκατερος), god of the hekateris—a rustic dance of quickly moving hands—and perhaps of the skill of hands in general
Hephaestus (Ήφαιστος), god of metalworking
Hermes (Ερμής), god of herds and flocks, of roads and boundary stones
The Horae (Ώρες), goddesses of the seasons and natural order
Eunomia (Ευνομία), spirit of good order, and springtime goddess of green pastures
Dike (Δίκη), spirit of justice, may have represented springtime growth
Eirene (Ειρήνη), spirit of peace and goddess of the springtime
Thallo (Θαλλώ), goddess of spring buds and shoots, identified with Eirene
Auxo (Αυξώ), goddess of spring growth
Karpo (Καρπώ), goddess of the fruits of the earth
Korybantes (Κορύβαντες), the crested dancers who worshipped Cybele
Maenades (μαινάδη), crazed nymphs in the retinue of Dionysus
Methe (Μετηε), nymph of drunkenness
Meliae (Μελίαι), nymphs of honey and the ash tree
Naiades (Ναιάδες), fresh water nymphs
Daphne (Δάφνη)
The Hesperides (Ἑσπερίδες)
Metope (Μετώπη)
The Nymphai Hyperboreioi (Νυμπηαι Ηυπερβορειοι), who presided over aspects of archery
Hekaerge (Ηεκαεργε), represented distancing
Loxo (Λοξο), represented trajectory
Oupis (Οθπισ), represented aim
Oreades (Ὀρεάδες), mountain nymphs
Adrasteia (Αδράστεια), a nursemaid of the infant Zeus
Echo (Ηχώ), a nymph cursed never to speak except to repeat the words of others
Oceanides (Ωκεανίδες), fresh water nymphs
Beroe (Βεροε), a nymph of Beruit, the daughter of Aphrodite and Adonis, who was wooed by both Dionysus and Poseidon
Calypso (Καλυψώ)
Clytie (Κλυτιε)
Eidyia, the youngest of the Oceanides
The Ourea (Ούρος), primeval gods of mountains
The Palici (Παλικοί), a pair of rustic gods who presided over the geysers and thermal springs in Sicily
Pan (Πάν), god of shepherds, pastures, and fertility
Potamoi, river gods
Achelous (Αχέλους)
Acis (Άκις)
Akheron (Αχέρων)
Alpheus (Αλφειός)
Asopus (Ασωπός)
Cladeus (Κλάδεος)
Eurotas (Ευρώτας)
Kokytos (Kωκυτός)
Lethe (λήθη)
Peneus (Πηνειός)
Phlegethon (Πηλεγετηον))
Styx (Στύξ)
Scamander (Σκάμανδρος)
Priapus (Πρίαπος), god of garden fertility
Pyrrhikhos (Πυρρηικηος), god of the rustic dance
Rhea (Ῥέα), the great mother and queen of the mountain wilds
Satyrs (Σάτυροι), rustic fertility spirits
Krotos (Κροτος), a great hunter and musician who kept the company of the Muses on Mount Helicon
Silenus (Σειληνός), an old rustic god of the dance of the wine-press
Telete (Τελετε), goddess of initiation into the Bacchic orgies
Zagreus (Ζαγρεος), in the Orphic mysteries, the first incarnation of Dionysus
Agricultural deities
Aphaea, minor goddess of agriculture and fertility
Bootes (Βοώτης), agricultural demi-god inventor of the wagon and the plough
Carme (Καρμε), a Cretan spirit who presided over the harvest festival
Carmanor (Καρμανορ), a Cretan harvest god
Cyamites (Κυαμιτες), demi-god of the bean
Demeter (Δήμητρα), goddess of fertility, agriculture, grain and harvest
Despione (Άρείων), fertility goddess and daughter of Demeter and Poseidon
Dionysus (Διόνυσος), god of viticulture and wine
Eunostus (Εθνοστος), goddess of the flour mill
Hestia (Ἑστία), maiden goddess of the hearth who presided over the baking of bread, mankind's stable food
Persephone (Περσεφόνη), queen of the underworld, wife of Hades and goddess of spring growth
Plutus (Πλοῦτος), god of wealth, including agricultural wealth
Deified mortals
Achilles (Ἀχιλλεύς), hero of the Trojan War
Aiakos (Αιακός), a king of Aegina, when he died he was appointed as a Judge of the Dead in the Underworld
Aeolus (Aiolos) (Αίολος), a king of Thessaly, made the immortal king of the winds by Zeus
Amphiaraus (Αμπηιαραυς), a hero of the war of the Seven Against Thebe who became an oracular spirit of the Underworld after his death
Ariadne (Αριάδνη), a Cretan princess who became the immortal wife of Dionysus
Aristaeus (Ἀρισταῖος), a Thessalian hero, his inventions saw him immortalised as the god of bee-keeping, cheese-making, herding, olive-growing and hunting
Asclepius (Ασκληπιός), a Thessalian physician who was struck down by Zeus, to be later recovered by his father Apollo
Attis (Αττις), a consort of Cybele, granted immortality as one her her attendants
The Dioscuri (Διόσκουροι), divine twins
Castor (Κάστορ)
Polydeuces (Πολυδεύκης)
Endymion (Ἐνδυμίων), lover of Selene, granted eternal sleep so as never to age or die
Ganymede (Γανυμήδης), a handsome Trojan prince, abducted by Zeus and made cup-bearer of the gods
Glaucus (Γλαῦκος), the fisherman's sea god, made immortal after eating a magical herb
Hemithea and Parthenos (Ηεμιτηεα and Παρτηενος), princesses of the Island of Naxos who leapt into the sea to escape their stepfather's wrath; Apollo transformed them into demi-goddesses
Heracles (Ηρακλής), ascended hero
Minos (Μίνως), a king of Crete, when he died he was appointed as a Judge of the Dead in the Underworld
Ino (Ἰνώ), a Theban princess who became the sea goddess Leucothea
The Leucippides (Λεθκιππιδες), wives of the Dioscuri
Phoebe (Φοίβη), wife of Pollux
Hilaeira (Ἱλάειρα), wife of Castor
Orithyia (Ὠρείθυια), an Athenian princess abducted by Boreas and made the goddess of cold, gusty mountain winds
Palaemon (Παλαίμων), a Theban prince, made into a sea god along with his mother, Ino
Psyche, goddess of the soul
Rhadamanthys (Ῥαδάμανθυς), a Cretan lawmaker, when he died he was appointed as a Judge of the Dead in the Underworld
Other deities
Aceso (Ἀκεσώ), goddess of the healing of wounds and the curing of illnesses
Acratopotes (Ἀκρατοπότης), god of unmixed wine and incontinence
Adrestia (Αδραστεια), a daughter of Ares and Aphrodite, or an epithet of Nemesis
Aegle (Αἴγλη), goddess of radiant good health
Agdistis (Ἄγδιστις), Phrygian hermaphroditic deity
Alexiares and Anicetus (Αλεξιαρες and Ανικετος), twin sons of Heracles who presided over the defence of fortified towns and citadels
Anakes (ανακες)
Asclepius (Ασκληπιός), god of healing
Astraea (Αστραία), virgin goddess of justice
Charites (Χάριτες), goddesses of charm, beauty, nature, human creativity and fertility
Aglaea (Αγλαΐα), goddess of beauty, adornment, splendour and glory
Euphrosyne (Εὐφροσύνη), goddess of good cheer, joy, mirth and merriment
Thalia (Θάλεια), goddess of festive celebrations and rich and luxurious banquets
Ceraon (Κεραον), demi-god of the meal, specifically the mixing of wine
Chrysus (Κηρυσος), spirit of gold
Circe (Κίρκη), goddess-witch of Aeaea
Daemones Ceramici (Δαιμονεσ Κεραμικοι), five malevolent spirits who plagued the craftsman potter
Syntribos (Συντριβος), the shatterer
Smaragos (Σμαραγος), the smasher
Asbetos (Ασβετος), the charrer
Sabaktes (Σαβακτες), the destroyer
Omodamos (Ομοδαμος), crudebake
Deipneus (Δειπνεύς), demi-god of the preparation of meals, specifically the making of bread
Efreisone (Ευφροσύνη), personification of the olive branch
Eileithyia (Εἰλείθυια), goddess of childbirth
Enyalius (Ενυαλιος), minor god of war
Enyo (Ἐνυώ), goddess of destructive war
Epione (Ἠπιόνη), goddess of the soothing of pain
The Erinyes (Ἐρινύες), the Furies, goddesses of retribution
Alecto (Ἀληκτώ), the unceasing one
Tisiphone (Τισιφόνη), avenger of murder
Megaera (Μέγαιρα), the jealous one
Harpocrates (Ηαρποκρατες), god of silence
Hedylogos (Ηεδυλογος), god of sweet talk and flattery
Hermaphroditus (Ἑρμάφρόδιτός), god of hermaphrodites and effeminate men
Hygieia (Υγεία), goddess of cleanliness and good health
Hymenaios (Ὑμέναιος), god of marriage and marriage feasts
Ichnaea (Ικηναια), goddess of tracking
Iaso (Ἰασώ), goddess of cures, remedies and modes of healing
Iynx (Ιυνξ), goddess of the love charm
Matton (Ματτον), demi-god of the meal, specifically the kneading of dough
Muses (Μούσες), goddesses of music, song and dance, and the source of inspiration to poets
Titan Muses, daughters of Gaia and Ouranos
Aoide (Ἀοιδή), muse of song
Melete (Μελέτη), muse of meditation and practice
Mneme (Μνήμη), muse of memory
Olympian Muses, daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne
Calliope (Καλλιόπη), muse of epic poetry
Clio (Κλειώ), muse of history
Erato (Ερατώ), muse of erotic poetry
Euterpe (Ευτέρπη), muse of lyric poetry
Melpomene (Μελπομένη), muse of tragedy
Polyhymnia (Πολυμνία) – (Πολύμνια), muse of sacred poetry
Terpsichore (Τερψιχόρη), muse of dance and choral poetry
Thalia (Θάλεια), muse of comedy and bucolic poetry
Urania (Ουρανία), muse of astronomy
Paion (Παιον), physician of the Olympian gods
Panacea (Πανάκεια), goddess of healing
Pasithea (Πασιτηεα), goddess of rest and relaxation
Telesphorus (Τελεσφόρος), demi-god of convalescence, who "brought to fulfillment" recuperation from illness or injury
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