Erato.

Erato (Ἐρατώ) was one of the Muses (love poetry) in Greek myths and legends. Her parents were Zeus and Mnemosyne.

Also, Erato had her own symbols: lyre and kithara.

Malus (Μάλος) was her consort. They had a daughter Cleophema.

Tales from childhood: Real friend?

“Our daughter often talks about a certain person. Allegedly, he lost his face in an accident and his wife left him with their child. Then he had surgery to reconstruct his face.” Angela’s mother said.

“I haven’t heard anything about him. Also, I haven’t anything know about this story.” Angela’s father said.

“Maybe it’s better for such people to be as quiet as possible and not to show themselves.” the wife said.

“Yes, let such strange people roam other places. For example, in forest.” the husband said.

“It’s good that Angela now lives with Raymond and Maria, I think she’s better off there.” the woman said.

“I think so, too.” the man said.

Angela knew how to notice what others couldn’t understand, but at the same time she found like-minded people in her new family. Timothy lived with them in the same house and they treated everything calmly.

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Mestra.

Mestra (Μήστρα) was a daughter of Erysuchthon (Ἐρυσίχθων) in Greek mythology.

She had the ability to change her appearance. It was a gift from Poseidon (Ποσειδῶν).

Autolycus (Αὐτόλῠκος) was Mestra's husband.

Tales from childhood: Idea.

“Ugh, what’s wrong with your face!” stupid Lara said.

Also, the child defiantly turned away.

“I can’t look at you! You’re so ugly!” said a complete stranger.

It was an ordinary day when Timothy decided to go for a walk outside. The young man was an ordinary, too. He just had an unusual appearance.

When someone asked Timothy what happened, he would simply divert the conversation to another topic because he didn’t want to remember the pain of that moment and the present situation. In such matters, Timothy felt the pain of his face and the departure of his wife with their baby daughter.

“He is a poor young man!” Mrs. Anne said many times.

This elderly woman knew how to support others in difficult situations. Also, Mrs. Anne couldn’t understand why the wife had betrayed her husband at such a difficult moment.

After much thought, the wise old woman had an idea how to make Timothy a happy man.

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Tales from childhood: Family.

"Am I ruining my daughter's life!?" thought Timothy looking at himself in the mirror.

He didn't want people to see him, so he rarely went outside. Timothy wore a mask if he went to a public place.

His face was really uglified. Timothy worried about this situation. Especially when his wife left him with their little daughter.

Trouble happened to the young man, but the wife couldn't cope with it and decided to leave. It was strange. But some people were sure that Timothy's wife made a right decision. Also, there were those who believed that she should have supported her young husband.

Raymond and Maria supported Timothy. They came to visit him and brought their little son and Raymond's independent niece.

Sophie and her grandmother even didn't know what to think about it.

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Mnemosyne.

Mnemosyne (Μνημοσύνη) was the goddess of memory in Ancient Greece. She was a Titaness.

Uranus (Οὐρανός) and Gaia (Γαῖα) were Mnemosyne's parents. Also, she had several siblings. Among them were Titans, Cyclopes, and other creatures, gods, and goddesses.

Mnemosyne was Zeus's wife. They had nine children, Muses: Calliope (epic poetry), Clio (history), Euterpe (lyric poetry), Erato (love poetry), Melpomene (tragedy), Polyhymnia (hymns), Terpsichore (dance), Thalia (comedy), Urania (astronomy).

There are myths and legends about this goddess.

Artists and sculptors created paintings and sculptures about Mnemosyne, goddess of memory.

Hecuba.

Hecuba (Ἑκάβη) was a queen of Troy. Her husband was Priam, the king of Troy. Hecuba's father was Dymas (Δύμας) of Phrygia and mother was Enoё (Εὐνοη).

She had nineteen children. Hecuba's children were: Hector, Paris, Cassandra, Polyxena, Helenus, and etc.

Also, she met with other gods and goddesses.

There are myths and legends about this character.

Literature. Part eighty six.

                                       "The Twelve Brothers" by the Brothers Grimm.

Once upon a time there were a husband and wife, who were a king and Queen. They had twelve sons.

The king decided if his wife gives birth to a daughter, then all the boys must die.

The queen told the youngest son Benjamin, that he and his brothers would go to the forest to live.

Then the boys had a sister and they stayed to live in the forest.

Several years later the girl knew about her twelve brothers. Mother said that she didn't know where they were.

The sister found her brothers' house in the forest. Everyone was happy with this meeting.

Once a sister picked twelve lilies in the garden, and her twelve brothers turned into twelve ravens.

To save her brothers, the sister didn't say a word or laugh for seven years.

During this time, she married the king. His stepmother wanted to kill her. But the brothers saved their sister.

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Electra.

 Electra (Ἠλέκτρα) was a daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra. Her siblings were Orestes, Iphigenea, and Chrysothemis.

Electra killed her mother Clytemnestra out of revenge.

Pylades was Electra’s husband.

There are many different myths and legends about this character.

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.

Chloris.

 Chloris (Χλωρίς) was a nymph (νύμφη) in Greek mythology. She lived in the Elysian Fields. Her husband was Zephyrus (Ζέφυρος). Chloris and Zephyrus had a son named Karpos (Καρπός).

Also, she was known as the goddess of flowers and spring.

There are paintings and statues about Chloris goddess and nymph.

Alcmene.

 Alcmene (Ἀλκμήνη) was the mother of Heracles (Ἡρακλῆς) in Greek legends. Her parents were Electryon (Ἠλεκτρύων) and Anaxo (Ἀναξώ). Also, she had relationships with other gods and goddesses.

Alcmene's husbands were: Amphitryon (Ἀμφιτρύωνος), Rhadamanthus (Ῥαδάμανθυς), and Zeus (Ζεύς). Her son Heracles did the Twelve Labours. He met with different creatures.

She had daughter Laonome (Λαονόμη) and son Iphicles (Ἰφικλῆς).

There are many myths about Alcmenne.

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Tales from childhood: Important qualities.

 Lara's father was a strange man. He did many strange things. When little Sophie saw him she had these thoughts. It was Sophie's opinion.

His new wife was a very good person. She was often used as an example to his ex-wife. Since early childhood the girls were competitors. Lara's stepmother had good qualities for a successful life.

During school years she visited sport section. Also, her grades were very good.

"Look how well she does everything!" said teachers and parents.

These words really hurt Lara's mother. So, she didn't like her. Sometime they were just neighbors. Later the girls became classmates. It only increased the competition between them.

But when Sophie and Natalie talked with Lara's stepmother, they understood several things. This young woman knew how to listen to other people. She never interrupted anyone.

The woman with wrinkles around the eyes. These lines only appeared when she was smiling and laughing. Lara's stepmother had a good sense of humor.

Little Sophie and her best friend Natalie liked her for generosity. The kind woman treated children in the yard and their friends for every holiday.

Stepmother gave gifts for her stepdaughter. On Christmas she knitted a warm sweater for Lara.

Sophie thought that maybe the husband loves his wife precisely for these qualities.

Tales from childhood: Families.

 Lara was a strange child. Her behavior was unusual for other children. At the same time little Lara didn't understand many things.

Her parents had their own life. Lara saw them very rarely. Though her father lived in a neighborhood street he didn't want to know her. Or Lara's mother didn't want to see her ex-husband.

Little Lara had a friend in the yard. His name was Teddy. Teddy's parents weren't together. But his father paid attention to him. He took little Teddy to elementary school. During the weekends they went to the circus, park, and cafe. Son loved these moments with his Daddy.

Sophie was very proud that she knew the truth about her family. Mother told all her daughter.

Lara asked her grandfather again about her father.

"Where is my father? Please, tell me the truth. I don't want to believe you." she said.

Grandfather didn't say anything. He decided he blabbed very early.

"Why do other families have fathers? But our family doesn't have him?" thought little Lara.

She decided to ask it her mother.

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Literature. Part sixty six.

                                       "The Fisherman and His Wife" by the Brothers Grimm.

There was one upon a time a fisherman and his wife. They were living in a dirty house.

One day the fisherman found a fairy fish. It was an enchanted prince. He let this fish go.

But his wife became angry. She wanted to have a comfortable cottage. 

So, her husband visited the fairy fish again. The fisherman saw his wife in a new house.

Later she wanted to have a castle. The fisherman went to the sea and asked  the enchanted prince about a castle.

The fairy fish fulfilled this wish. Because he saw his wife in a beautiful castle.

Next day the fisherman's wife decided to become a king. She said it.

Her husband said it to a prince. So, she became a king.

One day the king saw a pope. She wanted to become a pope.

The fisherman asked the fairy fish. Husband saw his wife as a pope.

But this role was boring for the stupid woman. So, she wanted to become a lord.

The fisherman went to the seaside and saw dark clouds and worried sea. The prince sent him home.

The fisherman saw his wife in a dirty house.

This fairy tale was translated to different languages. There are many movies and cartoons about this story.

My own fairy tale.

The prince and princess lived in a large castle. Their house had a lot of beautiful rooms and amazing furnitures. Young lady loved it! Pink walls were so cute! Sometimes she remembered about her life in a tower. There were pink walls and curtains in princess's room in a tower.

Young spouses often visited different magical places. Fantasy forest with bright old fairies. Enormous oak was very big and strange. Kind wizard with long white beard appeared here. When he wanted to create his potion for good dids. Unicorns and their babies! Silver horns and rainbow tails... Nice view. Princess liked it! It was a good time for the couple. Also, wife and husband visited water places. Lakes with clean waves, beautiful mermaids lived there. But lady didn't like lake. She admired the forest and the creatures in it.

Fairies and elves lived in a castle, too. They helped the young woman. One of the fairies became princess's friend.

Once upon a time when prince wore his iron helmet, sword, and shell. Young man went to fight with fire dragons. They were dangerous creatures! On that day princess and fairy decided to go to old wise rose. They saw a long tower. In the garden was an old rose. Flower wasn't very bright. She said that to be a good spouse very difficult. Delicious food and clean house are important, too. Woman must be with man in different situations. They can be unusual. Princess remembered these words for long time.

Also, young lady and her friend found a newborn unicorn on the way. Fantasy creature was very nice. So, friends took this animal.

Princess thought about wise words all day. "Wife must be with her husband in different situations." She looked serious on that moment. Even old elf asked lady: "What's happened?"

In the evening prince returned at comfortable castle. Princess kissed and hugged her husband. She felt his warm. After they had a good time.

White horse and unicorn lived in the royal yard. Animals had different feelings to each other. Unicorn was little and needed care. Fairies and elves fed them good. But white horse was jealous about baby unicorn.

Prince loved his wofe very much. Princess reminded him of one of the fairies who cared for him as a child. Kind and beautiful woman.

Mermaids were other type of women. Prince saw them as a young man. He was glad that he met a princess.

Several years later pretty babies in the family appeared. They looked like angels! Prince and princess were happy! Spouses became parents.

It was a simple day for family. Young father go to work with a white horse. Princess and babies were at home. Mother cared for them. Prince didn't returned to the castle. Lady was very worried about her husband.

Witch and her cat, did magical things for prince. His white horse and helmet disappeared. Young father became weak and strange. His arms and legs had serious magical scars. It was horrible for family! Princess wanted to cry about this condition! Elves and fairies cared for ill prince.

Lady remembered words of wise rose about wife. She understood... And cried. After princess hugged her children and husband. Fairies admired their power of love! Some of them cried, too.

Young woman didn't leave her husband in a hard situation. It was important for all.

Wise rose said true about a good wife. Prince loved his children and cried with them. They supported father.

Husband and father passed away... Widow and children visited his grave in the forest. Princess cried, kind wizard listen her. He said about love. It's important feelings for our life.