Greek And Roman Mythology List of names from greek and Roman mythology, from Infoplease.com. http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0197622.html
Extractions: Arts and Entertainment Mythology Most of the Greek deities were adopted by the Romans, although in many cases there was a change of name. In the list below, information is given under the Greek name; the name in parentheses is the Roman equivalent. However, all Latin names are listed with cross-references to the Greek ones. In addition, there are several deities that are exclusively Roman. Bold words within entries indicate cross references.
Classical Myth: Homepage Drawing together ancient texts and images concerning the major figures of greek and Roman mythology, by Laurel Bowman, University of Victoria. http://web.uvic.ca/grs/bowman/myth/
Extractions: When I began to write my history I was inclined to count these legends as foolishness, but on getting as far as Arcadia I grew to hold a more thoughtful view of them, which is this. In the days of old those Greeks who were considered wise spoke their sayings not straight out but in riddles, and so the legends about Cronus I conjectured to be one sort of Greek wisdom. In matters of divinity, therefore, I shall adopt the received tradition. Pausanias, Description of Greece Classical Myth: The Ancient Sources Helpful Information About the Project This site is designed to draw together the ancient texts and images available on the Web concerning the major figures of Greek and Roman mythology. We were most interested in bringing together the ancient sources and illustrations, but have included some Renaissance images that were just too good to leave out. The site is primarily intended for the use of Greek and Roman Mythology students at the University of Victoria, but feel free to look around! Credits Department of Greek and Roman Studies
Mythology Of The Seven Sisters (Pleiads) greek legends on the Pleiads, compiled by Steven Gibson, University of Calgary. http://www.ras.ucalgary.ca/~gibson/pleiades/pleiades_myth.html
Extractions: Courtesy of Art Connections The mythology associated with the Pleiades cluster is extensive; Burnham alone devotes eight pages to the subject, and Allen more than twice that number (see references ). Here only Greek legends are presented. Even so, these are manifold and often contradictory, being patched together from many different cultures over a long period of time. Further uncertainty is added by most Pleiads sharing names with otherwise unrelated mythological characters. So enjoy, but please do not consider this information to be infallible. tel- tla- , `to lift, support, bear'), another titan, led their war against the gods, and was afterward condemned by Zeus to hold up the heavens on his shoulders. The Pleiades were also nymphs in the train of Artemis, and together with the seven Hyades (`rainmakers' or `piglets'; individual Hyad names are not fully agreed upon) were called the Atlantides, Dodonides, or Nysiades, nursemaids and teachers to the infant Bacchus. The Hesperides (`nymphs of the west'), apparently not counted in this, were only three, and dwelled in an orchard of Hera's, from which Heracles fetched golden apples in his eleventh labor.
Ancient Greece, Unplugged! Oak View Elementary Join Mr Smith's 6thgraders as they explore ancient greek architecture, mythology, Culture, Theatre, Letters, Olympics, Peloponnesian Wars. http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/OakViewES/smith/95-96/greece/
The Greek Martial Art Portal Information regarding greek martial art, the current patriarch, the sport of pankration, oplomahia, panmahia, mythology, history, and philosophy. http://www.mutau.net
Extractions: Most ancient cultures saw pictures in the stars of the night sky. The earliest known efforts to catalogue the stars date to cuneiform texts and artifacts dating back roughly 6000 years. These remnants, found in the valley of the Euphrates River, suggest that the ancients observing the heavens saw the lion, the bull, and the scorpion in the stars. The constellations as we know them today are undoubtedly very different from those first fewour night sky is a compendium of images from a number of different societies, both ancient and modern. By far, though, we owe the greatest debt to the mythology of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The earliest references to the mythological significance of the Greek constellations may be found in the works of Homer, which probably date to the 7th century B.C. In the Iliad , for instance, Homer describes the creation of Achilleus's shield by the craftsman god Hephaistos: On it he made the earth, and sky, and sea, the weariless sun and the moon waxing full, and all the constellations that crown the heavens, Pleiades and Hyades, the mighty Orion and the Bear, which men also call by the name of Wain: she wheels round in the same place and watches for Orion, and is the only one not to bathe in Ocean Iliad XVIII 486-490) At the time of Homer, however, most of the constellations were not associated with any particular myth, hero, or god. They were instead known simply as the objects or animals which they representedthe Lyre, for instance, or the Ram. By the 5th century B.C., however, most of the constellations had come to be associated with myths, and the
Goddess Gift: Meet The Goddesses Here Includes stories from the mythology of the ancient pagan greek and Celtic goddesses Aphrodite, Artemis, Atalanta, Athena, Demeter, Hera, Psyche, Persephone, Rhiannon. http://www.goddessgift.com/
Extractions: Your road to growth and inspiration. Goddess Stories Meet the Explore the myths and symbols of the goddesses. Learn about how the goddesses function as archetypes in the lives of contemporary women. Sign up for Goddess Quiz Which Goddess Are You? Discover what your goddess type says about you and your relationships, career, and health. Take the Goddess Quiz. Read about the science behind the Goddess Quiz and how knowing your goddess type can improve your life.
Gods This site is designed to draw together the ancient texts and images available on the Web concerning the major figures of greek and Roman mythology. http://web.uvic.ca/grs/bowman/myth/gods.html
Greek History A summary of information about greek history including people, mythology, classical cities and art. http://greekhistory.gr.funpic.de/
Extractions: Ancient Greece Socrates was born in Athens . He was the son of poor parents. His father was a sculptor and his mother was a midwife. Socrates was a stone cutter by trade, even though there is little evidence that he did much to make a living. However, he did have enough money to own a suit of armor when he was a hoplite in the Athenian military. He was married and had three (3) sons. He fought in the Peloponnesian War, as a soldier in the Athenian army. After he retired from the army he devoted his time to what he called "divine command" ...more Delphi stands high on the slopes of Mount Parnassus , in the heart of Phocis at the crossroads of important routes of the ancient world. Is one of the most famous cult sites in Greece, renowned throughout the ancient Greek world and beyond as the sanctuary of Apollo and the seat of his oracle. It was at the end of the Mycenaean period that Apollo, Olympian God and guarantor of universal harmony, is supposed to have overcome the old underworld deities. A hymn attributed to Homer tells how, ...more Zeus + Hera - The god of the sky and ruler of the gods of Mount Olympus. He displaced his father and assumed the leadership of the gods of Olympus. Zeus was considered the father of the gods and of mortals. He did not create either gods or mortals; he was their father in the sense of being the protector and ruler both of the Olympian family and of the human race. His weapon was a thunderbolt.His breastplate was the aegis, his bird the eagle, his tree the oak. He was married to Hera but, is famous for his many affairs, which resulted in many known children and probably many more that were not known to be his. Athena was his favorite child.
Mythological Studies. Ancient European mythology and history with art work. http://greek-gods.tripod.com/
Extractions: Search: Lycos Tripod Dating Search Share This Page Report Abuse Edit your Site ... Next This site contains texts about images of Indo-European (Greek, Celtic, Scandinavian, Balt, Slav, Italic, Etruscan, Hittite, Persian, Scythian, Indian, Thracian, Armenian) gods in history, literature and art, influence on destinies of peoples and civilisations, their dying in c onsciousness of people and new revival, relationship with images of world religions. This family of peoples is similar great tree with a mighty root. The Indo-Europeans have appeared on historical arena as warriors on fighting chariots and continue to play a great role for life of modern mankind. Having settled on extensive spaces of Europe and Asia the Indo-Europeans were divided into set of peoples. Each of these peoples has left the unique trace in a history and culture of mankind. What unites them? It is Mythology. Ancient Indo-European gods, having received new sounding, in accordance with various historical ways of the admirers, have kept deeply related fig. Therefore we have the right, speaking about Scandinavian Odin, for example, to compare to him Greek Hermes, Roman Mercury, Celt Lugh
The Online Temple Of Demeter Articles and links to information concerning the greek goddess Demeter, her mythology, and her worship in ancient Greece. http://www.templeofdemeter.com/index.html
Mythology-Greek & Roman List of names of famous and notso-famous characters from greek and Roman mythology. http://www.nameandfame.org/greek.html
Extractions: HOME Mythological and Religious Names Rare Names alphabetically Add a Name ... Mail Us Rare Names from Greek Mythology and Roman Mythology Rare Names from Greek Mythology and Roman Mythology are listed Alphabetically in the following Sections:- [Rare Greek and Roman Names from A to D] [Rare Greek and Roman Names from E to J] [Rare Greek and Roman Names from K to P] [Rare Greek and Roman Names from Q to Z] A Substantial Portion of Mythological Greek and Roman Names is an Extract from Kids Almanac on Infoplease TOP HOME Scroll down to see names from another Alphabet: Choose A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Index Scroll Down to Go to another page on nameandfame.com GoTo Home Alphabetical Names Mythological and Religious Names Facts about Names Add a Name Mail Us
Colorado Classics Association Serves primary, secondary, and postsecondary educators in the fields of Classical greek and Roman language and literature, culture, history, and mythology in Colorado. Newsletter, pedagogical tools, background, and links offered online. http://www2.coloradocollege.edu/Dept/CL/CCA/
Extractions: The MALDON MARBLES COLLECTION Designed by Mount Hawke Michel Dubey uses "Vivian's House" as a gallery for his remarkably beautiful bas-relief sculptures. The current collection is comprised of fifteen mythological scenes, with each piece sculpted from selected Italian Carrara marble. Michel believes the beauty of the stories and characters from Greek mythology are intertwined with life in present times. Michel Dubey is willing to take commissions. If you would like to own an original sculpture, created in beautiful Italian Carrara marble, please contact him to discuss details.
Timeless Myths: Classical Mythology Guide and tales of gods and heroes from classical greek and Roman mythology. http://www.timelessmyths.com/classical/
Extractions: The Classical Mythology has epics and tales of the ancient Greek and Roman myths and literatures. The Greek and Roman myths show great variety and originality that has not being matched. Greek mythology is heavily intertwined with Greek classical literature. The works contained the oldest myths in European history. It had withstood the test of time, surviving largely through the works of classical writers between the time of Greek colonisation of the Mediterranean (8th century BC) and the decline of the Roman Empire (AD 3rd century). While the Roman myth and legend was not written until the 1st BC to the decline of Roman Empire. Ovid and Vergil were two of the Roman greatest authors on this subject. They and other Roman writers made classical myths so popular that the medieval Europe and modern society had the tendency to use the more popular Roman names for the Greek gods and heroes, than the Greek names. During the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, interests in Greek and Roman myths was renewed in arts and literatures. Even today, their popularity is still in evident.
Odyssey/Greece/Mythology Eventually, some of the myths were written down. Many of the greek myths that we know today were first recorded by the poets Homer and Hesiod in the 8th http://carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/GREECE/myth.html
Extractions: What is a myth? A myth is a story. Myths were told or written to answer some of the biggest questions a person could ask Who are we? Where did we come from? Why do these things happen? A myth is often a story of gods and goddesses, heroes, great deeds, and supernatural powers. It may explain things that are mysterious or unknowable to us. In ancient times, myths sometimes explained things that we now understand through science, like the movement of the stars and planets and the changing of the seasons. Who wrote the myths? Ancient Greek myths evolved over hundreds of years. At first the stories were simply told by one person to another. Details changed with each telling and the stories passed through many generations this way. Eventually, some of the myths were written down. Many of the Greek myths that we know today were first recorded by the poets Homer and Hesiod in the 8th century BC. What were the gods like?
