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Muses in Greek Mythology- the Ancient Greek Muse Calliope

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Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece. Calliope, the Muse of Epic Poetry. Calliope was the Muse of the Epic and Lyric Poetry. Calliope was the eldest and wisest of the 9 Muses. Calliope was named this way because of her nice way of making speeches. She was the most excellent Muse of all, accompanying respectable royalties on their way. In depictions Calliope can be seen young and beautiful, crowned with gold, holding a writing tablet or a volume of Homer's Odyssey in her hand. Greek Mythology from A to Z.

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Artemis, the Greek Goddess of the Hunt and the Moon

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Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece. Artemis was the Greek goddess of the hunt and the moon and protector of expectant women and the young. Artemis, the Virgin Huntress. Interesting facts about Artemis. Test your knowledge with a quiz. Artemis was born as a daughter of Zeus. The Ruler of the Greek gods and the Titaness Leto. On Mount Cynthus at the island of Delos in Greece. Artemis had a twin brother, Apollo. Goddess Artemis never married. Artemis, the Virgin Huntress. Her tree was the cedar. Of the so...

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First Gods in Greek Mythology - the Greek Titans

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Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece. The Ancient Greek Titans. According to Greek mythology, the Titans were a race of primordial, powerful deities that ruled during the legendary Golden Age. The Titans were created by Gaea. The goddess of the Earth and Uranus. The god of the Heaven who embraced Gaea strongly with his starry coat. Gaea and Uranus became the first divine couple of the World. The Titans were the first dwelling in Mount Olympus. Mother Earth in Ancient Greece. The Titan of Astronomy.

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Greek Stories about Poseidon-The Contest of Poseidon and Athena

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Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece. The Contest of Poseidon and Athena. The Contest of Poseidon and Athena. There once came a time in Ancient Greece when the first king of Athens, Cecrops, who was half person and half snake, had to find a patron deity for the city state of Athens. The two Olympian gods who were particularly interested in the patronage were Poseidon. The god of the Seas and Athena. Cecrops was very impressed by Athena s gift. So he chose Athena to lay claim of the city of Athens and...

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Deucalion's Flood and the Creation of the new Human Race

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Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece. Deucalion's Flood and the Creation of the new Human Race. Stole fire from the King of the gods Zeus and gave it to humans, humans were no longer afraid of the cold and slowly they started progressing. However, instead of being good people, they turned out to be bad and unfair. For nine days and nine nights, Deucalion's ark was wandering around, until finally it stopped at the top of Mount Parnassus. Suddenly, the rain stopped, and Deucalion with Pyrrha stepped ou...

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Greek Mythology- List of Greek Gods and Goddesses in Ancient Greece

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Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece. Were the main gods of Ancient Greece. After overthrowing their ancestors, the Titans. The Olympian gods became the rulers of the World (Cosmos), representing the civilization of the world. The Olympian gods majestically and democratically dwelled on Mount Olympus. The highest mountain in Greece, built by the Cyclopes. The leader of the Olympian gods was Zeus. Greek myths always refer to the twelve Gods of Mount Olympus. The four alternative gods were Hestia. The mood...

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Greek goddess Demeter (Ceres), the Goddess of Vegetation

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Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece. Demeter was the Greek goddess of agriculture and vegetation. Demeter's Personality and her Role as a Goddess. Demeter was a child of the Titans Cronus. Demeter had five siblings. Three brothers ( Zeus. And two sisters ( Hestia. The goddess of the Underworld. Demeter's Personality and her Role as a Goddess. Demeter was a rich-haired woman with golden tresses and slender feet. She was usually wearing a dark cloak and was holding a golden sword in her hands.

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Hephaestus,the Greek God of Fire. Myths of Hephaestus

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Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece. Hephaestus was the Greek God of Metallurgy and the Smith of the Olympian Gods. The Disability of Hephaestus. The Workshop of Hephaestus. Hephaestus was a son of Zeus. The King of the Gods, and Hera. The goddess of marriage, although it was considered by some that he was conceived prenuptially. The goddess of childbirth, Hebe. The goddess of youth and Ares. The Olympian god of War. The goddess of love. The Disability of Hephaestus. The Workshop of Hephaestus. The Roma...

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Greek-Gods.Info Mythology Games

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Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece. Do you know the symbols of the Olympian gods? The Greek Mythology Quiz. Quiz with basics on Greek Mythology (2 levels). A practice quiz about Zeus, the King of the Gods. A practice quiz about Poseidon, the God of the Seas. Save the animals of Artemis, the Goddess of the Hunt, by answering her questions correctly! The Greek Mythology Puzzle. Scramble and join the pieces as fast as you can! Crossword about Apollo, the god of the Sun, requiring basic knowledge of the god.