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What is Ares' relationship to Themis?
In Homeric Hymn 8, to Ares, we learn that the god of war is allied to Themis, the personification of justice and fairness:
Ares, exceeding in strength, chariot-rider, golden-helmed, doughty in heart, shield-bearer, Saviour of cities, harnessed in…
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How were the days of the week named?
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. How did these get their names? Was it from one religion, or did multiple religions adopt and change them?
I know that the Norse named some of these dates after their Gods, but which…
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Where has ancient Hindu technology knowledge gone?
As we know in Hindu mythology there were so many powerful Weapons like the Shudarshan, Brhmastra, Shabdavedi Ban etc and an air vehicle like Pushpak Viman, and vast technologies like nano technology comparable to today's technology. Also, they know…
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Trying to recall Greek myth about holding a god's feet as he morphs harmlessly
I'm trying to recall a Greek myth in which a human is told to appeal to a Greek god by holding onto his or her feet. The human is warned that the god will morph into many shapes, but the human is told that the shapes are harmless.
It's, of course, a…
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What are the limits to Thanatos's powers?
So I've been reading up on some old Greek stories lately, and I came across the story of Thanatos. If I'm correct, he is supposed to carry the souls of the dead to the Underworld as they died. But even in ancient times, hundreds if not thousands of…
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Are there any Demigods who became gods of their own power?
The only "demigod" I know who would apply would be Dionysus in Greek mythology who had to prove his divinity but didn't need other gods to raise him up to godhood. Are there any others like him in any mythology?
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What are some famous mythological characters portrayed as guardians of something secret?
Looking for mythological characters similar to Cerberus.
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Character that created themself?
Is there a character in any mythology or folklore that was notable for having created themselves?
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What is the source of the legend of Herakles bathing in the spa waters of Edipsos?
Locals in the spa town of Edipsos in the north of Evia are always quick to point out that the legendary Herakles would visit their town to rejuvenate himself in its spa waters.
Here are a few sites mentioning the tale, without, unfortunately…
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Is there a single term for the study of mythology?
I know folklore studies are called "folkloristics" and people who study folklore are called "folklorists".
Are there equivalent terms for mythology? Is there a single term for the study of mythology, and what do we call someone who studies…
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Why were metamorphoses so popular with ancient writers?
A brief search revealed five books by Greek and Roman writers on the subject of metamorphosis myths:
"Metamorphoses" by Ovid
"Metamorphoseon Synagoge" by Antoninus Liberalis
"Metamorphoses (aka The Golden Ass)" by Lucius Apuleius
"Ornithogonia"…
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What is the game the champions play in Harold's court?
In N. Kershaw's translation of Hrafnsmál we learn that champions play chess in Harold's court:
8. Very magnificent is the life enjoyed by the glorious champions who play chess in Harold's court. They are enriched with money and with splendid…
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Do all gods and goddesses live on Mount Οlympus?
Do all Greek gods and goddesses live on Mount Olympus? Including minor ones like Echo, Narcissus, etc.?
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Why you should never buy a broom or wash blankets in May?
According to Project Britain's folklore calendar buying a broom or washing blankets in May should be avoided:
Never buy a broom in May or wash blankets.
Wash a blanket in May.
Wash a dear one away.
Why is that so? Where does this superstition come…
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Who are the Diogenes and Zeno Dante encounters in Limbo?
In Limbo Dante encounters a group of philosophers:
When I had raised my eyes a little higher,
I saw the master of the men who know
seated in philosophic family.
There all look up to him, all do him honor:
there I beheld both Socrates and…
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