Showing posts with label Menelaus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Menelaus. Show all posts

Friday, October 20, 2023

Oeneus.

Oeneus (Οἰνεύς) was a king of Calydon in Greek mythology. His parents were Porthaon (Πορθάων) and Euryte (Εὐρύτη). Also, Oeneus had several siblings. Althea (Ἀλθαία) was his wife. They had several offsprings.

Oeneus was very hospitable. He received Menelaus and Agamemnon. Oeneus met with Heracles and Alcmaeon (Ἀλκμαίων), too.

He was killed by sons of his brother Agrius (Ἄγριο).



Sunday, August 21, 2022

Proteus.

Proteus (Πρωτεύς) was known as a sea-god in Greek myths and legends. His parents were Poseidon (Ποσειδῶν) and Phoenice (Φοινίκη).

Proteus is also called the "Old Man of the Sea" and Proteus of Egypt.

He met with other characters, such as: Menelaus (Μενέλαος), beautiful Helen (Ἑλένη), and etc.

Proteus had wives and children.



Saturday, July 9, 2022

Priam.

Priam (Πρίαμος) was known as the last king of Troy (Τροία). He ruled during the Trojan War. Priam's father was Laomedon (Λᾱομέδων).

He met with other gods and goddesses, such as: Paris, Achilles (Ἀχιλλεύς), Menelaus (Μενέλαος), Hecuba, Helen of Troy, and etc.

Priam was married to Hecuba. He had several children: Cassandra, Hector, Paris, and etc.

There are myths and legends about this character.






Sunday, October 24, 2021

Tyndareus.

Tyndareus (Τυνδάρεος,) was a king of Sparta. His parents were Oebalus and Gorgophone. 

Spartan king married Leda, the Aetolian princess. Tyndareus was the father of Castror, Philinoe, Phoebe, Clytemnestra, and Timandra.

He met with other characters, gods, and goddesses, such as: Heracles, Aphrodite, Agamemnon, Menelaus, Helen of Troy, Odysseus, and etc.



Sunday, September 19, 2021

Atreus.

 Atreus (Ἀτρεύς) was a king of Mycenae. His parents were Pelops and Hippodamia. Also, Atreus was known as father of Agamemnon and Menelaus. His wife was Aerope. His brother was Thyestes.

King ruled Mycenae in the Peloponnese. Eurystheus was his predecessor. Agamemnon was his successor.

In Greek mythology Atreus met with different characters, such as: Helios, Aegisthus, and etc.

There is Treasury of Atreus on Panagitsa Hill at Mycenae, Greece.



Saturday, September 11, 2021

Agamemnon.

 Agamemnon (Ἀγαμέμνων) was a king of Mycenae, in Greek legends. His father was King Atreus, his mother was Queen Aerope. Also, Agamemnon had a brother named Menelaus.

He participated in the Trojan War. Defeating Troy, Agamemnon returned to Mycenae. 

King of Mycenae married Clytemnestra. His brother Menelaus had a wife, beautiful Helen. She was kidnapped by Paris before the Trojan War.

Agamemnon had relations with other gods and goddesses. He had several children.

Agamemnon was killed by his wife Clytemnestra. Also, she killed Cassandra.

There are many different paintings and statues about this hero.

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https://www.shutterstock.com/es/image-vector/drawing-sketch-style-illustration-agamemnon-king-469088081


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https://www.shutterstock.com/es/image-illustration/greek-mythology-agamemnon-king-mycenae-son-1925684606


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https://www.shutterstock.com/es/image-vector/return-agamemnon-cassandra-mycenae-returns-spoils-1804435792



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https://www.istockphoto.com/es/vector/h%C3%A9roes-de-la-guerra-de-troya-gm168857158-23439685


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https://www.istockphoto.com/es/vector/orestes-fantasma-de-clytemnestra-despertando-las-furias-juego-griego-gm1190630393-337587837



Sunday, July 25, 2021

Menelaus.

 Menelaus (Μενέλαος) was known as king of Mycena and husband of beautiful Helen. His parents were Atreus (Ἀτρεύς) and Aerope (Ἀερόπη). Menelaus had an elder brother named Agamemnon. He was a king of Mycenae, too.

His wife Helen of Troy was kidnapped by Theseus and Pirithous, when she was a child.

Menelaus was an important character in the Trojan War.

He and his spouse Helen of Sparta had a daughter Hermione.



Thursday, October 8, 2020

Helen of Troy.

 Helen of Troy (Ἑλένη) or Helen of Sparta and beautiful Helen. She was the most beautiful woman in the world. Her parents were Zeus (Ζεύς) and Leda (Λήδα). 

When beautiful Helen was a child, she was kidnapped by Theseus (Θησεύς) and Pirithous (Πειρίθοος). Helen of Sparta was in the temple of Artemis during that time. But they took Helen of Troy to Athens.

She lived in Sparta. Her husband was Menelaus (Μενέλαος,). They had a daughter Hermione (Ἑρμιόνη).

Hera (Ἥρα), Athena (Ἀθῆναι), and Aphrodite (Ἀφροδίτη,) had a dispute. Helen of Sparta was abducted by Paris. The apple of discord was the reason for this. 

During Judgment of Paris gave this golden apple of discord to Aphrodite. She promised to reward Paris with the woman he loves. He abducted beautiful Helen. 

Later the Trojan War started.

There are many paintings and statues about Helen of Troy.

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https://www.shutterstock.com/ru/image-vector/paris-helen-after-ancient-painting-vintage-271069583




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https://www.shutterstock.com/ru/image-vector/trojan-war-fourth-variant-vector-illustration-316915091



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https://www.shutterstock.com/ru/image-vector/heroes-ancient-greek-myths-theseus-abducts-1284072952


Sunday, July 12, 2020

Trojan War.

Trojan War (Τρωικός Πόλεμος) was a war in Greek mythology. Different gods and goddess were characters in this legend. Many writers were inspired by this myth in Ancient Greece.

It all started since quarrel between three goddesses Athena, Aphrodite, and Hera. Golden apple, also known as apple of discord was the cause of this conflict.

Trojan War started after Paris abducted Helen of Troy from her husband Menelaus, king of Sparta.

From 1260 B. C. to 1180 B. C. was this famous war. Achilles, son of Peleus, killed Hector. There was the Judgement of Paris. Many events of Trojan War were written in the Iliad, ancient Greek epic poem.

At the end of the conflict warriors created Trojan Horse. Odysseus had this idea. They wanted to enter to the Troy and win the war. It was a wooden horse. Also, this phrase became a metaphor and popular in culture.

There are many literary works, paintings, and statues. Students study Trojan War during history lessons. Producers make movies about this event.

Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/ru/image-vector/trojan-war-horse-greek-rome-warrior-339216578

Троянская война Лошадь греческий Рим Воин Трой Спарта Спартанская палка Рисунок Пиктограмма Иконки

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https://www.shutterstock.com/ru/image-vector/fantasy-warrior-columns-third-variant-vector-82960192

fantasy warrior with columns. third variant. vector illustration

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https://www.shutterstock.com/ru/image-illustration/3d-rendering-ancient-greek-soldier-isolated-490554124

3D rendering of an ancient Greek soldier isolated on white background