- Phoenix – Mythopedia
The Phoenix was a spectacular bird about the size of an eagle, with red and gold plumage that gave it a fiery appearance It was said to live for 500 years, after which it would die and be reborn
- Iliad: Book 9 (Full Text) - Mythopedia
But Phoenix in his tent the chief retains, Safe to transport him to his native plains When morning dawns; if other he decree, His age is sacred, and his choice is free ” Ulysses ceased: the great Achaian host, With sorrow seized, in consternation lost, Attend the stern reply Tydides broke The general silence, and undaunted spoke
- Jiutian Xuannu – Mythopedia
Jiutian Xuannu (九天玄女) is the beautiful Chinese goddess of war, sex, and longevity Her magical abilities and strategic advice helped powerful military commanders win pivotal battles for China
- Encyclopedia of Mythology – Mythopedia
Mythopedia is the ultimate online resource for exploring ancient mythology; from the Greeks and Romans, to Celtic, Norse, Egyptian and more
- Chimera – Mythopedia
The Chimera was a monster with a hybrid body: part lion, part snake, and part goat The hero Bellerophon tracked the Chimera to its remote mountain lair and killed it with the help of his winged steed Pegasus
- Aztec Mythology – Mythopedia
Aztec mythology is the collected myths and legends of the Aztec people One of their best-known myths is the founding of the city Tenochtitlan, built on the spot where the travelers saw an eagle perched on a cactus and holding a rattlesnake, an image which endures on the Mexican flag today
- Cadmus – Mythopedia
Cadmus was the founder of the city of Thebes and served as its first king At the end of his life, he was transformed into a serpent as punishment for failing to honor the gods
- Europa – Mythopedia
Overview Europa was a Phoenician princess, the daughter of either Phoenix or Agenor Zeus fell in love with her and, in the form of a flying bull, carried her off to the island of Crete There, Europa bore Zeus Minos and Rhadamanthys as well as (in later accounts) Sarpedon before marrying the Cretan king Asterius Europa was given marvelous gifts by Zeus: a bronze man called Talos to guard her
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