Classic.

Classic is a worth style. There are different thigs which appeared many, many years ago. Or even hundreds or thousands years ago! But at the same time it's still clear and relevant.

Fashion changes with time, only the classic remains.

There are many examples of classics in art. Some paintings and books are studied at different times.

Also, the classic influence the culture.

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Iphigenia.

Iphigenia (Ἰφιγένεια) was a princess of Mycenae, in Greek mythology. Her father was King Agamemnon, her mother was Queen Clytemnestra.

Iphigenia had several siblings: Orestes, Chrysothemis, and Electra.

There are plays, paintings, and statues about this character.

Orestes.

 Orestes (Ὀρέστης) was the character in Greek myths and legends. His father was Agamemnon, his mother was Clytemnestra.

Orestes killed his mother Clytemnestra, because she killed his father Agamemnon. Apollo ordered this to him. After this Orestes became a king of Mycenae.

He met many gods and goddesses.

He had several siblings.

Orestes married Hermione. They had children.

There are paintings and statues about this character.

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.

Plutus.

 Plutus (Πλοῦτος) is a god of wealth in Greek myths and legends. His parents were Hades (ᾍδης) and Persephone (Περσεφόνη). Or Iasion (Ἰασίων) and Demeter (Δημήτηρ,).

Plutus has his own symbol, cornucopia, also known as horn of plenty. He has cornucopia with grain and wheat.

Plutus has relationships with many gods and goddesses, such as: Persephone, Demeter, Eirene, Tyche (Τύχη,), Zeus, Asclepius, and etc.

Demeter gifted wheat in Harmonia's wedding. If Persephone and Demeter love somebody, then Plutus gave them riches.

Plutus was blinded by Zeus. But Asclepius returned eyes to the god.

There are different paintings and statues about this god. Painters and sculptors have depicted Plutus at different ages.

Also, writers mentioned him in their books. In Praise of Folly by Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam. In Canto VII of Dante's Inferno. Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

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Zephyrus.

 Zephyrus (Ζέφυρος) (Zéphyros) was a type of the wind in ancient Greece. He was the western wind. His parents were Astraeus (Ἀστραῖος) and Eos (Ἕως). Zephyrus had brother, such as: Boreas (Βορέας), Eurus (Εὖρος), and Notus (Νότος). 

He had different relationships with other gods and goddesses. Among them were Achilles and Apollo. 

Iris (Ἶρις) was one of his wives. Zephyrus's son was Eros. Nymph (νύμφαι) Chloris (Χλωρίς) was his wife. They had a son Karpos.

There are many paintings and statues about this god.

Judgement of Paris.

 Paris (Πάρις) or Alexander (Ἀλέξανδρος) was the son of Priam (Πρίαμος,) and Hecuba (Ἑκάβη). His parents were King and Queen of Troy.

During the wedding of Peleus and Thetis, Eris, the goddess of discord, threw the golden apple, also known as an apple of discord.

Hera, Aphrodite, and Athena had a dispute. The apple had an inscription "To the most beautiful." Each of them wanted to have this title.

The goddesses went to Zeus. He gave the golden apple to Hermes. They went to Paris.

Aphrodite, Athena, and Hera made different promises to Paris. Athena promised him victories in wars, glory, and wisdom. Hera promised to make Paris king of Europe and Asia. Aphrodite promised him love of the beautiful Helen. So, Paris gave an apple of discord to Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty.

Helen of Troy was later kidnapped. So, the Trojan War started.

There are many different paintings and statues about this myth.

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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Orpheus and Eurydice.

 Orpheus (Ὀρφεύς) was a singer. His parents were Apollo and Calliope. His symbol was a lyre. Orpheus played on this musical instrument. His music was very beautiful.

When Orpheus was a young man, he took part in the campaign for the Golden Fleece. He was with Jason and the Argonauts.

Eurydice (Εὐρυδίκη) was a forest nymph or dryad. She liked music of lyre which played by Orpheus. Later they understood that loved each other. 

Orpheus and Eurydice (Ὀρφεύς καί Εὐρυδίκη) got married. They became happy. But unfortunately it didn't last long. Eurydice was bitten by a snake in the forest. She died.

Her husband Orpheus was very sad about it. He decided to return Eurydice to this world.

Orpheus went to the underworld. Eurydice's husband sailed on the river Styx. He met Cerberus (Κέρβερος), dog with three heads. Also, Orpheus played on his lyre for Hades (ᾍδης) and his wife Persephone (Περσεφόνη).

So, he was able to take Eurydice. But Orpheus shouldn't look at her. She must go behind him. They went together.

Once Orpheus broke down and looked at his wife. Eurydice was left in the underworld forever.

Orpheus had a big griefed. He died.

This legend was popular in ancient Greece. There are many paintings and statues about these characters.

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.

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Nereid.

The Nereids (Νηρηίδες) were sea nymphs in Ancient Greece. Their parents were Nereus and Doris. They had a brother named Nerites.

The sea nymphs are fifty sisters. The Nereids looked like mermaids. Some of them had relationships with other gods and goddesses.

Artists painted many paintings about these creatures. Also, sculptors created statues of the sea nymphs.

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Telesphorus.

Telesphorus (Τελεσφόρος) means "accomplisher". He was a god of convalescence in Greek religion. Also, he was a dwarf. Telesphorus wore a cap on his head.

His father Asclepius was a god of medicine in Ancient Greece. Hygieia, goddess of health, was his sister. Telesphorus accompanied her.

He had his own temple in Anatolia. There are many paintings and statues about this god.

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.

Persephone.

Persephone was a goddess of the nature, springtime, and underworld. Her parents were Zeus and Demeter.

Goddess's symbols were pomegranate, torch, and  narcissus flower. Also, Persephone had a lot of siblings, like Ares, Athena, Hermes, and etc.

Her sisters Artemis and Athena grew up with Persephone. Hades stolen goddess of nature.

Persephone married Hades. They had children: Melinoe and Zagreus.

There are many myths and legends about this goddess. Artists and sculptures created paintings and statues of Persephone.

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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Sphinx.

Sphinx is a mythical creature. Her parents were Typhon and Chimera. She had a human head, an eagle's wings, a bull's tail, as well as a torso and paws of lion.

This creature exists in other mythologies, too. Sphinx is a mythological hybrid. Lernaean Hydra is Sphinx's relative.

There are many paintings and statues of Sphinx. In Ancient Greece this creature was a character of legend about Oedipus.

Chimera.

Chimera was a monster in Greek legends. Her parents were Typhoeus and Echidna. Cerberus and Lernaean Hydra were relatives.

She had the head and body of a lion. Also, Chimera had a snake tail and a goat head on the back.

There are many myths and legends about this monster. Statues and paintings of Chimera were created, too.

Minotaur.

Minotaur was a mythical creature in Ancient Greece. He had a head and tail of a bull and the human body. Monster's parents were Cretan Bull and Pasiphaё.

Hero Theseus killed this creature. Minotaur met other characters from legends.

There are many paintings and statues of the monster and the Athenian hero Theseus.

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Chiron.

Chiron was creature in Greek mythology. He was a centaur. Chiron's parents were Cronus and Philyra.

He was kind. Chiron helped other gods and goddesses. Many characters of legends were his students. Chiron has his own constellation.

There are many paintings and statues about this characters.

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