Medusa - Mythopedia
2023年3月11日 · Overview. Medusa, the daughter of the sea gods Phorcys and Ceto, was the most feared of the Gorgons. It was said that anyone who looked directly at her was …
Gorgons – Mythopedia
2023年3月8日 · The terrible, snake-haired, winged Gorgons were daughters of the sea gods Phorcys and Ceto who made their home at the very edge of the world. In the standard …
Perseus - Mythopedia
2023年7月3日 · Perseus, son of Zeus and the Argive princess Danae, was a Greek hero and king connected with the Argolid. Perseus’ numerous exploits included beheading Medusa, saving …
Pegasus - Mythopedia
2023年3月24日 · Pegasus, an immortal winged horse, was born when Perseus beheaded Medusa; he emerged from the Gorgon ’s blood along with the Giant Chrysaor. Eventually, …
Andromeda - Mythopedia
2023年3月10日 · Andromeda was the daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia, the king and queen of mythical Ethiopia. Andromeda and her mother Cassiopeia were renowned for their beauty; …
Phorcys - Mythopedia
2023年9月6日 · The name “Phorcys” (Greek Φόρκυς, translit. Phórkys) is related to the Greek word φορκός (phorkós), meaning “white.”. [1] This name may stem from Phorcys’ connection …
Graeae - Mythopedia
2023年1月18日 · Their Sister’s Keepers: Perseus and Medusa. The Graeae were known above all for their connection with Perseus and his heroic quest to slay Medusa. In this popular tale, …
Mythopedia – Encyclopedia of Mythology
Latin Poem. Aeneid. View. Home. Mythopedia. We’re building the world’s most authoritative, online mythology resource, with engaging, accessible content that is both educational and …
Hades – Mythopedia
2022年12月7日 · Overview. One of the most dreaded and fearsome deities that Greek mythology had to offer, Hades was king of the Underworld (also called Hades) and ruler of the dead. He …
Bellerophon - Mythopedia
2023年7月7日 · Bellerophon learned that he could not defeat the Chimera without the help of Pegasus, an immortal winged horse who had sprung from the blood of the beheaded Medusa. …