chthonicgodling: but seriously though i’m sick and tired of those masterposts that are like “here! A reference site on Greek mythology for all your needs! Look it has all fifteen Greek gods on it!” And I’m like. tHERE WERE LIKE HUNDREDS OF FIGURES IN MYTHOLOGY YOUR CRAPPY HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL BIBLIOGRAPHY SITE MEANS NOTHING TO ME … Continue reading →

apparently the greeks respected the gods except hades :/ imagine being so scared of a god that you pretend he raped his niece. just shows that humans are the monsters

sisterofiris: dionysiandevotee: death-witch-envy: death-witch-envy: Hades did not rape Persephone. “Rape” had a different definition in those times: It meant “to take”, or to kidnap. Although many of the ancient Greeks did fear Hades, they still respected Him. They gave Him offerings, rituals, holidays, and there were temples and cults dedicated to Him. I feel like … Continue reading apparently the greeks respected the gods except hades imagine being so scared of a god that you pretend he raped his niece. just shows that humans are the monsters →

indicativeof-sideways-escalation: africanaquarian: me, learning about the greek pantheon in elementary: wow, I love athena, so brave and smart me, after reading about the story of medusa: athena is a spiteful, dumb bitch who can’t direct her anger at the right people! wack ass hoe Me, after learning than Medusas head was used as a sign … Continue reading →

hellenistic-hades: bibliophilicwitch: honorthegods: secondgenerationimmigrant: bunjanecrocker: luxlustravi: oftaggrivated: sonneillonv: kata-chthonia: I’m not sure whether I should laugh or cry. Is OP aware that oh so many books exist on this subject? And that almost universally the ones authored by people with doctorates in classicism and mythology disagree with OP? Including the… epic hymn that first told … Continue reading →

🌞Aztec gods and goddesses🌞

unabashedlyhauntednight: (Some Aztec gods and goddesses)Tezcatlipoca: He was originally the god of the Sun, but after a battle with Quetzalcoatl he became the god of darkness and witchcraft. Coatlicue bit his feet and he replaced it with a mirror that reflected the past, the present, and the future. After being expelled from heaven he became the … Continue reading 🌞Aztec gods and goddesses🌞 →

derinthemadscientist: factsinallcaps: THE LEGENDARY STORY OF THE TROJAN HORSE DOES NOT INVOLVE THE GREEKS GIVING THE HORSE TO THE TROJANS AS A GIFT. THE GREEKS’ DECEPTION WAS ACTUALLY THAT THEY LEFT THE HORSE AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODDESS ATHENA. IN THE LEGEND, THEY BASICALLY SENT SOMEONE TO TROY TO SAY “THIS HORSE IS FOR … Continue reading →

hello yunan. i asked about gods and goddesses and you wanted me to specify, sorry i was that vague. i’d like a list of gods and goddesses in general if possible

death-witch-envy: I figured that’s what you meant. Just wanted to ask.There are many. Some deities have underworld associations, and are still heavenly Gods. These deities are both ouranic (heavenly) and chthonic. For these, I’m gonna put a * next to Their name.HadesPersephoneMorpheusThanatosHermes*Dionysus*Nyx*MelinoeHecateOsirisAnubisNephthysSekerDjehuty*Odin*Freya*HelEreshkigalNergalIshtar*AzraelMictecacihuatlXolotlArawnThe MorriganDonnHapiAitaManiManiaMantusOrcusShinigamiAkerAqenAndjetyThere are many many more, only Roman deities, Gods who rule rivers of … Continue reading hello yunan. i asked about gods and goddesses and you wanted me to specify, sorry i was that vague. i’d like a list of gods and goddesses in general if possible →

geekremix: xenaamazon: awkward-dark-mori-girl: takealookatyourlife: takealookatyourlife: Athena blessed her with the ability to protect herself and men beheaded her for it. That’s actually a really intetesting intpretation of it I hadn’t thought of. Most people seem to think Athena turned Medusa into a gorgon as punishment for defiling her temple, but thinking that she did so … Continue reading →

Signs as minor Greek gods

you-drool-when-you-sleep: Aries: Deimos (Δειμος) - God of terror Taurus: Plutus (Πλοῦτος) - God of wealth Gemini: Aeolus ( Αἴολος) - God of the winds Cancer: Asclepius (Ἀσκληπιός) - God of healing and medicine Leo: Kairos (Καιρό) - God of opportunities Virgo: Hymen (Ὑμήν) - God of marriage ceremonies Libra: Kratos (Κράτος) - God of power Scorpio: Priapus (Πρίαπο) - God of … Continue reading Signs as minor Greek gods →