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All About the God Apollo of Greek Mythology

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Apollo is one of the main gods of Greek Mythology. The son of Zeus and Leto, Apollo is considered to be one of the Twelve Olympian gods and goddesses. He wears many hats because he is considered to be the god of music, dance, archery, healing, the sun, light, and a lot more. Here’s more…

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Most Interesting Stories of Greek Mythology

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Greek Mythology is filled with many wonderful stories and all of them are interesting in their own way. At one point in time, the Ancient Greeks used these stories as ways to explain things they did not understand. At a time when historical records weren’t as well kept, or when scientific principals weren’t understood, these…

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Who Was Persephone of Greek Mythology?

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Persephone was the goddess of agriculture for the people of Greece, meaning she was responsible for the harvest being good or bad. She was the precious daughter of Demeter, the goddess of the harvest, but she also caught the eye of the God of the Underworld, Hades. The myth of Hades and Persephone was one…

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How Prometheus Gave Mankind Fire

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These days, fire is a part of everyday life. It gives us heat, helps us cook food, and even provides us with some enjoyment. The Ancient Greeks marveled at fire and wondered how it came to be. They looked at it as a gift, and they looked at the Titan Prometheus as the reason why…

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Story of Pandora’s Box

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Most of us have heard the story of Pandora’s Box in one form or another. The main takeaway is that in Greek Mythology, Pandora opened a forbidden box and thus gave the world various hardships. Prior to the box’s opening, the world was said to be a much happier place. As is the case with…

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Learn About Cronus of Greek Mythology

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There were several generations of gods and goddesses in Greek Mythology. The Titans were second in line and the offspring of Uranus and Gaia, the first King and Queen of the gods and goddesses. They gave birth to the titans, who then gave birth to the Olympian gods and goddesses. Cronus was the King of…

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Get to Know the Muses of Greek Mythology

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  In Ancient Greece, the mythological stories and the characters that were a pivotal part of their religion. The Nine Muses were a part of this belief system. Physically appearing as young women, the Muses were the emissaries of Zeus himself and provided inspiration to people who were interested in everything from history to literature…

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Who Was the Oracle of Delphi?

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The tales of Greek mythology are memorable and they have endured the centuries. Most of us know about the gods and goddesses in the stories, but there were a handful of other figures that have also made a lasting impression. One of these characters is the Oracle of Delphi, also known as the Pythia. The…

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Get to Know Gaia of Greek Mythology

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In recent years, “Mother Earth” has become a catch-all term to describe the planet as a whole. However, did you know that this concept can be traced to Ancient Greece? In the days of the ancient Greeks, Mother Earth—or Gaia—was a specific goddess who served as the personification of the Earth and the mother of…

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Hades – God of the Underworld

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Hades was known to the ancient Greeks as the God of the Underworld. He was considered a god of Olympus, but was rarely ever there. The other gods held dominion over everything above ground like love, war, water, and the sky. The dominion of Hades was a world all its own with its own set…

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