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- Greek Goddesses List • Names of the Greek Goddesses
A complete A-Z list of the Greek goddesses of ancient mythology, their names and the areas of influence they had
- Selene - Greek Titan Goddess of the Moon - Greek Gods and Goddesses
Scholars who study the Titans say that some of the rituals and stories associated with gods and goddesses like Selene existed to support ancient shamanistic practices
- Athena • Facts about the Greek Goddess of Wisdom and War
She was unlike other gods and goddesses from ancient Greek tales who thought anything was worth a fight Goddess Athena believed that people should only go to war as a last resort and only if they fought for a noble or just cause In later years, scholars associated her with both Hestia and Artemis
- Hera Facts - Queen of Olympus Greek Goddess Of Marriage
Even before her marriage with Zeus, she ruled over the heavens and the Earth This is one reason why she is referred to as ‘The Queen of Heaven’ – ruling over Mount Olympus where all the gods and goddesses live
- Artemis – Goddess of Hunting - Greek Gods and Goddesses
Greek mythology is filled with respected gods and goddesses that continue to inspire Artemis is known as the goddess of the hunt and is one of the most respected of all the ancient Greek deities
- Amphitrite • Facts and Information on the Goddess Amphitrite
Poseidon wasn’t a good husband and cheated on Amphitrite with other nymphs and goddesses On one occasion, Amphitrite got so angry that she tossed magical herbs in the nymph Scylla’s bath, and the herbs turned Scylla into a horrible monster
- Eos • Facts and Information on the Goddess Eos - Greek Gods and Goddesses
The Greeks rarely addressed their gods and goddesses purely by name Instead, they used a variety of titles, which are called epithets If a god filled multiple roles in society, worshipers would use these titles to distinguish between them In literature, poets would use them as formulaic statements to help fill out lines in the appropriate meter
- Goddess Gaea ( Gaia ) The Greek Goddess of Earth - Greek Gods and Goddesses
Though some Greek gods and goddesses have names that scholars later established, Gaia’s name dates back to before Greek civilization Her name in other languages includes Doric and Attic, but all of the names mean earth
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