Greek mythology from A to Z:
[A] - Asteria (Ἀστερία) was the goddess of nocturnal oracles and shooting stars
tail, habits, proof
Orpheus and Eurydice, Anselm Feuerbach, 1869
Norse mythology from A to Z:
[I] - Iðunn is a beautiful goddess with long golden hair, she is the goddess of spring and eternal youth, she guards the apples of youth.
new shoes 💅
Greek mythology from A to Z:
[H] - Hermes (Ἑρμῆς) is the winged herald and messenger of the Olympian gods. In addition, he is also a divine trickster, and the god of roads, flocks, commerce, and thieves.
The fact that Python is Apollo's greatest enemy and snake is Asclepius' sacred animal will always be funny
Part 2
The reason Zeus, Zephyrus, Agamemnon and Theseus are so important to Greek mythology is that they give us an excuse to make memes.
I mean, I REALLY HATE THEM ALL but the memes about their myths are the best
The divine horses of Achilles, Balios and Xanthos ~ Giorgio de Chirico, 1963
Oil on canvas
Art Gallery of New South Wales ~ Australia.
In Greek mythology, the Horses of Achilles are a pair of immortal horses which were given to Peleus by Poseidon as a gift when he married Thetis. These horses eventually drew the chariot of Achilles during the Trojan War. These horses were born to Zephyrus and Podarge, and they are named Balius (Greek: Βαλιος, Balios, “piebald”) and Xanthus (Greek: Ξανθος, Xanthos, “bayard”).
Achilles: Quick! You're losing so much blood! What's your type?
Patroclus: Long blond hair, dreamy eyes, sweet smile.
Achilles, staring at him and blushing: ...Oh.
Patroclus: *dies*
Zeus to the Olympian Council
Zeus: Our sister Hera is pregnant!
The other gods applaud and cheer.
Zeus: I'm gonna be a dad!
Everyone stops
Hades: I was so sure this had something to do with you being unable to keep it in your pants!