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Greek Mythology
Greek Mythology... the most interesting tales of the world! Learn anything about Greek Gods and Goddesses, about heroes like Achilles and Hercules, about figures and fabullous creatures...
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.
Greek myths attemp to explain the origins of the world and details the lives and adventures of a wide variety of mythological personalities and creatures, "stealing" everyone's heart and impressions. Thousands of foreign students study Homer's Odyssey and Iliad and thousands visit the national museums to see how the ancient myths are embodied in Greek art.
Not to mention the Hollywood productions that have "borrowed" elements of Greek mythology. The heroes of Ancient Greece have inspired famous producers who made incredible movies based on their lives and adventures. The "Troy" for example or the "300" are listed among the greatest successes...
Callisto and Ursa Major
Callisto was the daughter of Lykaon, king of Arcadia and she was a nymph of Artemis, a virgin hunting-companion of the goddess. Kallisto (the most beautiful) attracted Zeus’ attention who seduced her.
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Iliad, Homer's epic poem
Iliad is an epic poem, written by Homer and describes the incidents of the Trojan War happened before its end. The Gods are also involved in this war as they have parts that favour and help. God Apollo causes a plague in the Greek army in favor of his priest Chryses, whose daughter Chryseis has been a captive of Agamemnon, the Greek leader, as her father offers him wealth for the return of his daughter and Agamemnon refuses.
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Kronos (Saturn)
Kronos is the youngest of the first generation of Titans, children of Gaia (earth) and Ouranos (sky) who ruled the Titans during the legendary Golden Age. Ouranos hated all of his children and prevented them from emerging into the light, causing Gaia to take action against him.
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