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A complete A-Z list of the Greek goddesses of ancient mythology, their names and the areas of influence they had.
A complete A-Z list of the Greek gods of ancient mythology, their names and the areas of influence they had.
Athena is a Greek goddess known as both Pallas and Athene. In ancient Greek mythology, they often associated her with both warfare and wisdom as well as handicraft, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, strategic warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, and skill.
Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and desire, stands as one of the most captivating and influential deities in ancient Greek mythology. Her origins though, are shrouded in mystery. According to Hesiod’s Theogony , she emerged from the sea foam in the waters of Paphos, on the island of Cyprus, born from the severed genitals of Uranus.
Greek mythology is filled with respected gods and goddesses that continue to inspire. Artemis is known as the goddess of the hunt and is one of the most respected of all the ancient Greek deities. It is thought that her name, and even the goddess herself, may even be pre-Greek.
In the ancient Greek world, the Twelve great gods and goddesses of the Greeks were referred to as the Olympian Gods, or the Twelve Olympians. The name of this powerful group of gods comes from Mount Olympus , where the council of 12 met to discuss matters.
Greek Goddess of the Hearth and Domestic Life. Hestia was the goddess of the hearth, home, architecture, domesticity, family, and the state. She was one of only three virgin goddesses, next to Athena and Artemis.
Hera facts, information and stories from ancient Greek mythology. Learn about the Greek goddess of marriage and queen of Olympus, Hera.
Explore iconic masterpieces from ancient Greece. Dive into the history, artistry, and stories behind the world's most famous Greek statues.
In the family of the Greek gods, that would be Eris. Eris was the goddess of conflict and dispute, which is basically like being the goddess of pointless arguments that end in fistfights — or even entire Trojan Wars , as we’ll see.