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Callisto - Mythopedia Callisto was a princess or nymph from Arcadia and a companion of the goddess Artemis After being seduced by Zeus, she bore him a son named Arcas; but she was soon transformed into a bear by either Artemis, Hera, or Zeus In her new form, Callisto was either shot down by Artemis or made into a constellation
Tethys - Mythopedia Ovid (43 BCE–17 18 CE): Tethys plays a minor role in the story of Callisto in Book 2 of the Metamorphoses and is also mentioned in Book 2 of the Fasti Hyginus (first few centuries CE): The Astronomica , erroneously attributed to the first-century CE writer Hyginus, mentions Oceanus and Tethys in connection with the myth of Callisto and the
Nymphs – Mythopedia Conversely, some figures conventionally described as nymphs (like Callisto or the Danaids) actually had mortal parents Another typical attribute of the nymphs was their beauty; they were almost always represented anthropomorphically, as beguiling young women As a result, it was common for nymphs to be pursued by gods, satyrs, and mortals
Artemis – Mythopedia Callisto Actaeon was not the only person destroyed by Artemis for an offense that was not (in most traditions at least) his fault Among Artemis’ attendants was the nymph Callisto, whose beauty earned her the unwanted attention of Zeus After Zeus had slept with Callisto and impregnated her, the girl was not long for this world
Metamorphoses – Mythopedia Mythopedia We’re building the world’s most authoritative, online mythology resource, with engaging, accessible content that is both educational and compelling to read
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 Orion was a mortal hunter of remarkable size and strength, as well as a highly prolific lover The myths surrounding Orion were often contradictory, though most sources agree he was killed by a god (usually Artemis or Gaia) due to his violent and insolent tendencies He was turned into a constellation after his death
Odysseus – Mythopedia Odysseus was a Greek hero from Ithaca known for his cunning After helping to win the Trojan War, he was forced to wander the world for ten years before returning home
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
Minotaur - Mythopedia The Minotaur was a hybrid monster (half-bull, half-man) born of the unorthodox union between the queen of Crete and a beautiful bull The Minotaur was hidden from the world in the Labyrinth, a giant maze, where it was eventually slain by the Athenian hero Theseus