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(Encyclopedia) AteAteāˈtē [key], in Greek mythology, personification of the rash temper that leads men to folly and misfortune. She was the daughter of Zeus, who, angered by her mischief, cast her…Phoebe, in Greek mythology
(Encyclopedia) Phoebe, in Greek mythology, a Titan. She was the mother of Leto and Asteria and the grandmother of Artemis. In some legends she was identified with Artemis as the goddess of the moon.Harpy, in Greek mythology
(Encyclopedia) Harpy, in Greek mythology, winged women with sharp claws who snatched food, objects, or people.Murray, Alexander Stuart
(Encyclopedia) Murray, Alexander Stuart, 1841–1904, Scottish archaeologist. He was assistant keeper (1867–86) and keeper (from 1886) of Greek and Roman antiquities at the British Museum. From 1894 to…Iapetus, in Greek mythology
(Encyclopedia) Iapetus, in Greek mythology, a Titan. By the nymph Clymene he fathered Atlas, Prometheus, Epimetheus, and Menoetius.Eris, in Greek religion
(Encyclopedia) ErisErisēˈrĭs [key], in Greek religion, goddess of strife. Angered at not being invited to the wedding of Peleus and Thetis, she threw the apple of discord among the wedding guests (…Mythology : Gods, Goddesses, Muses, Monsters
Cite Get acquainted with the mythology of many different countries and cultures, including Greek, Roman, Norse, and Egyptian mythologies. Famous and infamous characters within those traditions are…Maia
(Encyclopedia) MaiaMaiamāˈə, mīˈə [key]. 1 In Greek mythology, oldest of the Pleiades. She was the mother of Hermes by Zeus. 2 In Roman mythology, goddess of fertility; also called Maiesta. She was…Hyperion, in Greek religion and mythology
(Encyclopedia) Hyperion, in Greek religion and mythology, a Titan. He was the husband of his sister Theia and the father by her of Helios, Selene, and Eos. It is sometimes said that he was the…Momus
(Encyclopedia) MomusMomusmōˈməs [key], figure in Greek mythology. He was the personification of censure and mockery.Trending
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