Showing posts with label Minos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Minos. Show all posts

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Asterion.

Asterion (Ἀστερίων) was a king of Crete in Greek myths and legends. He was a husband of Europa.

Tectamus (Τέκταμος) was the father of Asterion.

Asterion grew up Minos (Μίνως), Rhadamanthus (Ῥαδάμανθυς), and Sarperdon (Σαρπηδών).





Sunday, March 6, 2022

Pasiphaё.

Pasiphaё (Πασιφάη) was known as the Queen of Crete in Greek mythology. Her parents were Helios and Perse or Crete.

She was the wife of Minos, the King of Crete.

Pasiphaё met different gods and goddesses, such as: Daedalus, Icarus, Poseidon, Medea, Cretan Bull, Aphrodite, and etc.

She had several children: Ariadne, the Minotaur, Acacallis, Xenodice, Glaucus, Deucalion, Catreus, and Phaedra.

Also, Pasiphaё had several siblings: Aeetes, Perses, Circe, and etc.

There are many myths and legends about her.

About this character there are paintings and sculptures.





Sunday, February 20, 2022

Minos.

Minos (Μίνως) was a King of Crete in Greek myths and legends. His father was Zeus, his mother was Europa.

He ruled on an island. Minos met many different characters of Greek mythology, such as: Daedalus, Poseidon, Minotaur, and etc.

King of Crete asked King Aegeus for seven boys and seven girls. they were needed for Daedalus' labyrinth, these boys and girls were eaten by the Minotaur .

Theseus, the Athenian hero, killed this creature.

Pasiphaё was Minos' wife. They had several children: Ariadne, Phaedra, Androgeus, Deucalion, Gkaucus, Catreus, Acacallis, and Xenodice.

He died in Sicily. After the death, Minos became an judge in the underworld.

This character was popular in arts and culture.



Sunday, February 6, 2022

Ariadne.

Ariadne (Ἀριάδνη) was known as a Cretan princess in Greek mythology. Her parents were Minos (Μίνως) and Pasiphaё (Πασιφάη). Ariadne's siblings were: Glaucus, the Minotaur (Μῑνώταυρος), Phaedra, Catreus, Deucalion, and Androgeus.

She had her own symbols, such as: bull, string or thread, and serpent. 

Ariadne was a wife of Dionysus (Δῐόνῡσος) and Theseus (Θησεύς).

She helped the Minotaur with her thread the labyrinth. Daedalus had taught Ariadne that.

Also, she was on the island Naxos. Ariadne gave birth to her children: Oenopion, Staphylus, and Thoas.

She met with other gods and goddesses.

There are many myths and legends about this weaving goddess.

Ariadne became popular in arts and culture. There are different paintings and sculptures about her.

Source of image:

https://www.istockphoto.com/es/vector/dionisio-da-una-bebida-para-el-s%C3%A1tiro-gm1068769512-285887650


Source of image:

https://www.istockphoto.com/es/vector/ariadne-gm508139029-45928636


Source of image:

https://www.istockphoto.com/es/vector/ariadna-deidades-cl%C3%A1sicas-y-personajes-mitol%C3%B3gicos-grabado-ilustraci%C3%B3n-antigua-gm1176637214-328143767



Saturday, December 18, 2021

Daedalus.

Daedalus (Δαίδαλος) was a character in Greek mythology. He was born in Athens. His father was Metion, his mother was Iphinoe or Merope.

Daedalus was a wise person. He created many different things. Daedalus was an architect and sculptor. He was a symbol of knowledge and power.

Perdix (Πέρδιξ) was a nephew of Daedalus. Also, he was his student. Perdix was more talented than his uncle. Daedalus killed him.

On Crete, he made statues for Minos (Μίνως), Pasiphaё (Πασιφάη), Ariadne (Ἀριάδνη), Phaedra (Φαίδρα), and other members of family.

Also, Daedalus created the Labyrinth (Λαβύρινθος). Minotaur (Μινώταυρος) was born and lived there. Theseus (Θησεύς) went from the Labyrinth with the Ariadne's thread.

He had a son named Icarus.



Thursday, February 20, 2020

Europa.

Europa (Εὐρώπη) was a daughter of Agenor and Telephassa. The goddess was a Phoenician princess. She was the Cretan moon goddess. Europa was known for her abduction. She had several siblings: Phoenix, Cadmus, and Cilix.

God Zeus kidnapped Europa when she played with her friends on the shore. He became a bull and abducted Europa.

Also, Europa had several children: Minos, Rhadamanthys, Crete, Sarpedon, Alagonia, and Carnus. Europa's husband was Asterion.

There are many paintings and statues about Europa.