Mythopedia – Encyclopedia of Mythology
Mythopedia is the ultimate online resource for exploring ancient mythology; from the Greeks and Romans, to Celtic, Norse, Egyptian and more.
Orion - Mythopedia
2023年8月29日 · The myth of Orion appears to have been very ancient; he may have emerged as a hunting hero as early as the Bronze Age. Orion has often been compared to shaman figures and larger-than-life heroes from other cultures, especially figures known for their extraordinary size, strength, and hunting prowess.
Greek Mythology - Mythopedia
Greek mythology is the body of work detailing the origins of the ancient Hellenic world and the many deities who ruled over it. It includes the histories of gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters, as well as explanations for many important religious rituals.
Zeus - Mythopedia
2023年9月20日 · The myths of Zeus, especially those involving the god’s rise to power, show considerable Near Eastern influence. Notably, the “succession myth” of Hesiod’s Theogony —in which rule of the cosmos passes from the sky god Uranus to the Titan Cronus, and from Cronus to the storm god Zeus—closely resembles the cosmogonic and theogonic ...
Theseus - Mythopedia
2023年5月16日 · The myths of Theseus are also retold in many modern books and novels. Mary Renault’s critically acclaimed The King Must Die (1958) is a historicized retelling of Theseus’ early life and his battle with the Minotaur; its sequel, The …
Icarus – Mythopedia
2023年8月8日 · The sad tale of Icarus’ fall has greatly intrigued poets and artists, both classical and modern. Though the ancients interpreted the myth in various ways, it is now most commonly viewed as a cautionary tale—a warning of the dangers of letting one’s ambition soar too high.
Phoenix – Mythopedia
2023年3月24日 · The Phoenix, a creature with links to Egyptian mythology, was a bird that resembled a fiery eagle, with red and gold plumage. Its mythology primarily focused on its death and subsequent rebirth.
Minotaur - Mythopedia
2023年5月20日 · Mythology Origins. The disturbing story of the Minotaur began when Poseidon, the god of the sea, sent a snow-white bull to the Cretan king Minos as a sign of his divine favor.
Echo – Mythopedia
2023年3月8日 · The story of Echo that is best known today actually comes from a relatively late source: Ovid’s Latin epic poem the Metamorphoses, published around 8 CE. According to Ovid, Echo was a mountain nymph who became embroiled in the marital jealousies of Zeus and Hera, the king and queen of the gods.
Lamia – Mythopedia
2023年3月23日 · Lamia did not have a stable or consistent mythology in antiquity. In general, she was depicted as a female spirit who carried off children. While some sources did give her unique myths, others attributed those same myths to different monsters, or to monsters with no name.