Showing posts with label Chiron. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chiron. Show all posts

Thursday, August 6, 2020

Thetis.

Thetis (Θέτις) was a nymph and a goddess in Greek mythology. Her parents were Nereus and Doris. Or maybe she was a daughter of centaur Chiorn.

She was known as the wife of Peleus and mother of Achilles. Peleus and Thetis had a great wedding. Later the Trojan War started.

Thetis wanted to protect her son. She dipped Achilles in river Styx. But Thetis forgot about his heel. She held his heel.

Also, Thetis had relationships with other gods and goddesses. Themis, Dionysus, Hera, centaur Chiron, and Zeus. Some of them predicted early death of Achilles.

During the Trojan War Achilles was killed by Paris. 

This legend became popular in mythology.

There are many paintings and statues about this goddess.

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A large set of ancient Greek vases and plates on a white background. On vases and plates image heroes of Greek mythology. Achilles, Thetis, Athena, Poseidon and the other gods.

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orange and black figures pottery amphora painting of troy war with achilles fighting

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Statue of nymph Thetis in Trieste, Italy

Sunday, April 26, 2020

Asclepius.

Asclepius (Ἀσκληπιός) was a god of medicine in ancient Greek myths and legends. His father was Apollo, his mother was Coronis.

He met with other gods and goddesses, such as: Hermes, Heracles, Artemis, and etc. Centaur Chiron tought Asclepius hunting and medicine.

God Asclepius not only cured the sick, but resurrected the dead. He used magical blood of Medusa Gorgon. Also, Asclepius treated Heracles after his battle with Hippocoon of Sparta.

He had his own symbol, the rod of Asclepius, a staff with snake. It's a symbol of medicine.

Asclepius had a wife named Epione. Their children were: Hygeia, Aceso, Aglaea, Iaso, Panacea, Machaon, Telesphoros, Aratus, Podalirius.

There are many interesting stories about Asclepius. Artists and sculptors created paintings and sculptures of this god.


Sunday, November 17, 2019

Phoenix.

Phoenix was a son of Amyntor in Greek legends. But his father made Phoenix blind. So, he run away to his friend Peleus.

Centaur named Chiron gave Phoenix his sight back. Also, Peleus made his friend a king of the Dolopians.

Phoenix met with other characters of mythology, such as: Achilles, Ajax, and Odysseus.

Phoenix died and buried by Neoptolemus.

There are many pieces of art with this mythical creature. Artists drew and created paintings about Phoenix, son of Amyntor.


Friday, June 21, 2019

Demeter.

Demeter was a Greek goddess of the harvest and agriculture. Her parents were Cronus and Rhea. The goddess had several relatives including: Zeus, Chiron, Hestia, Paseidon, and Hades.

Demeter's symbols were wheat, bread, torch, and cornucopia. Also, people created festivals for this goddess.

Goddess of the harvest and agriculture had a husband named Iasion. They had several children.

There are many paintings and statues about Demeter. She appeared in different myths and legends.


Friday, May 10, 2019

Friday, April 26, 2019

Hera.

Hera was a goddess of marriage and family in Ancient Greece. Her parents were Cronus and Rhea. The goddess had several siblings such as: Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hestia, Demeter, and Chiron.

Hera's symbols were: peacock feather, lily, cow, lion, diadem, pomegranate.

Myths and legends were told about the goddess and her children. There are many paintings and statues about goddess Hera.