Atalanta.

Atalanta (Ἀταλάντη) (Atalántē) was a heroine in Greek myths and legends. Her parents were Iasus (Ἴασος) and Clymene (Κλυμένη) (Kluménē).

Golden apple, bear, and lion were Atalalnta's symbols.

She was a good hunter. Also, Atalanta had the voyage with the Argonauts (Ἀργοναῦται) (Argonaûtai).

Meleager (Μελέαγρος) (Meléagros) was her consort. They had a son named Parthenopaeus (Παρθενοπαῖος) (Parthenopaîos).

Argonauts.

 The Argonauts (Ἀργοναῦται,) were heroes in Greek legends. Some of them were children of Titans (Τιτᾶνες). They went with Jason for the Golden Fleece. The Argonauts and Jason found it. This happened before the Trojan War.

Athena helped them build their ship 'Argo'. Later Jason and the Argonauts sailed to search for the Golden Fleece. Among them were: Heracles (Ἡρακλῆς,), Orpheus, Peleus, Telamon, and etc.

They met different gods and goddesses, such as: Ares (Ἄρης), Hera, and Medea (Μήδεια,). Jason married Medea.

The Argonauts had many different adventures.

In ancient Greece writers wrote myths and legends about them. There are paintings and statues of these heroes.

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Golden Fleece.

Golden Fleece (Χρυσόμαλλο δέρας) was known as the golden wool in Greek myths and legends. It was the wool of a winged ram, Chrysomallos.

Many gods and goddesses met with each other. Hero Jason and the Agronauts wanted to find the Golden Fleece. They fought for it and Medea helped Jason and the Agronauts.

Another version of this legend talked about family. Athamas the Minyan had two children and wife Nephele. After he married Ino, the daughter of Cadmus.

The stepmother didn't like her stepchildren. Also, Nephele became angry and the drought came. Phrixus and Helle were Nephele's children. The son fought with drought. Later they saw Chrysomallos.

Helle died and Phrixus sacrificed the winged ram to Poseidon. He had the Golden Fleece. The dragon guarded it.

The Golden Fleece was a symbol of authority in Ancient Greece. This phrase became popular in culture.

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Peleus.

Peleus (Πηλεύς) was a son of Aeacus and Endeïs in Greek mythology. Also, he was known as father of Achilles (Achilles' heel).

Peleus had relationships with other gods and goddesses. Including Zeus and Heracles. His brother was Telamon. Peleus was a hero and king of Phthia and the Myrmidons. He fought with his enemies.

He married Antigene first time. But she died.

Peleus married Thetis. There were many guests. Gods and goddesses had a feast. But goddess Eris wasn't invited on this wedding. She became evil.

During this event Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite had a dispute. The Apple of Discord made everyone quarrel. Eris gave them the Apple of Discord. Afterwards, goddesses had a Judgement of Paris. Later the Trojan War began.

There are many myths and legends about this hero. Artists created paintings.

Oedipus.

Oedipus was a king of Thebes. His parents were Laius and Jocasta.

Laius wanted to kill his son. But Oedipus was saved by a shepherd. King Polybus raised Oedipus.

Also, the character saved the city of Thebes from Sphinx. So, Oedipus became the king of Thebes.

His story had a tragic end in Greek mythology.

There are many paintings and statues about Oedipus.

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Pegasus.

Pegasus was a horse with wings in Ancient Greece. His parents were Poseidon and Gordon Medusa. Also, creature had a brother named Chrysaor.

Hero Bellerophon rode Pegasus while fighting with Chimera.

Muses liked this mythical creature. Pegasus had relationships with many gods and goddesses, such as: Athena, Apollo, Zeus, and Perseus.

The two-winged horse helped Zeus. Pegasus brought him thunder and lightning from Hephaestus.

There are many painting and statues of this mythical animal. Also, there is constellation named Pegasus.

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Tales from childhood: A serious holiday.

It was a normal spring day. Little Sophie and her classmates talked with their school teacher. The teacher said that children must prepare for tomorrow's holiday. They had homework: read several pages about war.

Next day a social studies teacher appeared in their classroom. Students listen to stories about battles and heroes. Sophie remembered her homework. Some details were written in the book! These stories sounds interesting.

On the third lesson an old man came to class. He had gray beard and cane. Also, children noticed that he had his several medals on his jacket.

Teacher said that this man is a war veteran. Sophie was very impressed!

The old man was sitting on a chair and telling real stories. Children listened to them with attention. Veteran told about enemies and weapons. How he worked during this hard period.

After students asked old man about war events. He answered to their questions. At the end the veteran received flowers and went to a concert. School teacher added that we must remember about war veterans.

At home Sophie understood teacher's words. People must remember important events.

Nymphs.

Nymphs were goddesses of ancient Greek mythology. They had their own part of nature such as: forest, sea, and mountains.

Nymphs were strong but honest.

Also, they met many different gods and heroes. Nymphs had relations with the.