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Aegina (Ancient Greek: Αἴγινα) was a figure of Greek mythology, the nymph of the island that bears her name, Aegina, lying in the Saronic Gulf between Attica and the Peloponnesos. The archaic Temple of Aphaea, the "Invisible Goddess", on the island was later subsumed by the cult of Athena. Aphaia (Ἀφαῖα) may be read as an attribute of Aegina that provides an epithet, or as a doublet of the goddess.
Though the name Aegina betokens a goat-nymph, such as was Cretan Amalthea, she was given a mainland identity as the daughter of the river-god Asopus and the nymph Metope; of their twelve or twenty daughters, many were ravished by Apollo or Zeus. Aegina bore at least two children: Menoetius by Actor, and Aeacus by Zeus, both of whom became kings.
The mortal son Menoetius was king of Opus, and was counted among the Argonauts. His son was Patroclus, Achilles' first cousin once removed through their paternal family connection to Aegina, and his intimate companion.
The son made immortal, Aeacus, was the king of Aegina, and was known to have contributed help to Poseidon and Apollo in building the walls of Troy. Through him Aegina was the great-grandmother of Achilles, who was son of Peleus, son of Aeacus.
Mythology is a collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular sacred, religious or cultural tradition of a group of people. Myths are a collection of stories told to explain nature, history, and customs–or the study of such myths.
As a collection of such stories, mythology is a vital feature of every culture. Various origins for myths have been proposed, ranging from personification of nature, personification of natural phenomena to truthful or hyperbolic accounts of historical events, to explanations of existing ritual. Although the term is complicated by its implicit condescension, mythologizing is not just an ancient or primitive practice, as shown by contemporary mythopoeia such as urban legends and the expansive fictional mythoi created by fantasy novels and comics. A culture's collective mythology helps convey belonging, shared and religious experience, behavioural models, and moral and practical lessons.
The study of myth dates back to antiquity. Rival classifications of the Greek myths by Euhemerus, Plato's Phaedrus, and Sallustius were developed by the Neoplatonists and revived by Renaissance mythographers. Nineteenth-century comparative mythology reinterpreted myth as a primitive and failed counterpart of science (E. B. Tylor), a "disease of language" (Max Müller), or a misinterpretation of magical ritual (James Frazer).
Greek Mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. It was a part of the religion in ancient Greece and is part of religion in modern Greece and around the world, known as Hellenismos. Modern scholars refer to and study the myths in an attempt to throw light on the religious and political institutions of Ancient Greece and its civilization, and to gain understanding of the nature of myth-making itself.[1] Greek mythology is explicitly embodied in a large collection of narratives, and implicitly in Greek representational arts, such as vase-paintings and votive gifts. Greek myth attempts to explain the origins of the world, and...
Welcome to Top10Archive! Founded in myth, and carved from legend; we're counting down 10 of the most dreaded, powerful and fearsome creatures of Greek mythology. Support us by shopping on Amazon! http://tinyurl.com/njwyzzn Check out our website: http://www.top10archive.net Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/top10archives Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/top10archives 10. Medusa of the Gorgon sisters 9. Lamia 8. Arachne 7. Argus Panoptes 6. Minotaur 5. Harpy 4. Chimera 3. Erinyes 2. Cerberus 1. Typhon References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorgon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arachne https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argus_Panoptes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minotaur https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpy https://en.wikipedia.org/w...
Top 10 Creatures from Norse Mythology Subscribe: http://goo.gl/Q2kKrD Norse gods—like Thor, Loki, Frigga, and Odin—are cool, but some of the classic Norse mythological creatures can be even cooler. From legendary monsters, recognizable fairytale creatures, and some classic creatures you didn’t realize were Scandinavian, this list looks at them all. This WatchMojo list will be counting down the coolest creatures from Norse mythology. List rank and entries: #10: Draugar #9: Fossegrimen #8: Sleipnir #7: Ratatoskr #6: Jötnar #5: Dwarves #4: Trolls #3, #2 & #1: ? For this list, we’ll be ranking the most legendary and fearsome creatures of Norse mythology, which is a mythos deriving from the folk tales and legends of such Scandinavian countries as Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Watch on Wa...
Greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. It was a part of the religion in ancient Greece. Modern scholars refer to and study the myths in an attempt to throw light on the religious and political institutions of Ancient Greece and its civilization, and to gain understanding of the nature of myth-making itself. The oldest known Greek literary sources, Homer's epic poems Iliad and Odyssey focus on events surrounding the aftermath of the Trojan War. Two poems by Homer's near contemporary Hesiod, the Theogony and the Works and Days, contain accounts of the genesis of the world, the succession of divine rulers, the succe...
Welcome to Top10Archive! In this installment, we're taking a look throughout Celtic Mythology to bring you the most horrifically terrifying creatures to stalk the land. Support us by shopping on Amazon! http://tinyurl.com/njwyzzn Check out our website: http://www.top10archive.net GEEK FUEL: https://www.geekfuel.com/Top10 Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/top10archives Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/top10archives 10. Questing Beast 9. Caorthannach 8. Abhartach 7. Leanan Sidhe 6. Kelpie 5. Gwyllgi 4. Sluagh 3. Banshee 2. The Dullahan 1. Dearg Due References: http://www.unknownexplorers.com/questingbeast.php http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-QuestingBeastthe.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Questing_Beast http://gotireland.com/2013/10/25/irish-faerie-folk-of-...
Top 10 Most Powerful Mythological Weapons Welcome to Top10Archive! Each and every culture has their tales and stories of legendary battles and warriors. Most of them with equally as legendary weaponry; from the mighty staff of Sun-Wukong to the fabled sword of King Arthur, we're giving you our picks for the top 10 most powerful mythological weapons. Support us by shopping on Amazon! http://tinyurl.com/njwyzzn Check out our website: http://www.top10archive.net Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/top10archives Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/top10archives 10. Ruyi Jingu Bang (Chinese) 9. Kaumodaki (Hindu) 8. Zulfiqar (Islamic) 7. Zeus' Lightning Bolt (Greek) 6. Gandiva (Hindi) 5. Lance of Longinus (Christian) 4. Gungnir (Norse) 3. Green Dragon Crescent Blade (Chinese)...
Welcome to Top10Archive! From a creature with eyes for hands to river children you should play tricks on, for this installment, we're visiting ten unique, unusual, and perhaps quite popular creatures from Japanese Mythology. Support us by shopping on Amazon! http://tinyurl.com/njwyzzn Check out our website: http://www.top10archive.net Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/top10archives Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/top10archives 10. Kuchisake Onna 9. Kirin 8. Tenome 7. Yamata no Orochi 6. Kitsune 5. Tatsu 4. Oni 3. Ashura 2. Kappa 1. Daitengu References: http://yokai.com/?s=KuchisakeOnna http://yokai.com/kirin/ http://yokai.com/tenome/ http://yokai.com/yamatanoorochi/ http://yokai.com/kitsune/ http://yokai.com/tatsu/ http://yokai.com/oni/ http://yokai.com/ashura/ h...
Welcome to Top10Archive! As we continue through our journey into the world of mythology, we stop to take a look at one of our all time favorites, the Norse. Warrior Vikings, and endless battles before the feast in Valhalla. So grab some mead, and swill it down while we journey through the talse of the Northmen. Support us by shopping on Amazon! http://tinyurl.com/njwyzzn Check out our website: http://www.top10archive.net Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/top10archives Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/top10archives 10. Gullinbursti 9. Ratatoskr 8. Huginn and Muninn 7. Auðumbla 6. Níðhöggr 5. Surtr 4. Fafnir 3. Ymir 2. Jörmungandr 1. Fenrir References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gullinbursti https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratatoskr http://norse-mythology.org/gods-...
If you like this book, please check 'Secret of Rune from Odin Audiobook' http://youtu.be/rUZJH-wsP_I that I posted as well. The Children of Odin, Audiobook by Pádraic Colum. Master storyteller Padraic Colum's rich, musical voice captures all the magic and majesty of the Norse sagas in his retellings of the adventures of the gods and goddesses who lived in the Northern paradise of Asgard before the dawn of history. Here are the matchless tales of All-Father Odin, who crosses the Rainbow Bridge to walk among men in Midgard and sacrifices his right eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom; of Thor, whose mighty hammer defends Asgard; of Loki, whose mischievous cunning leads him to treachery against the gods; of giants, dragons, dwarfs and Valkyries; and of the terrible last battle that destroy...
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