Apollo Belvedere

Artemis On the island of Ortygia, Lato and Zeus gave birth to a Greek goddess and gave her the name of Artemis. Following her birth, her twin brother Apollo was born. As Artemis matured, she began to appear more appealing. The virgin goddess was admired by many men and gods. She was pure and guarded her virginity vigorously. If one did not act upon a deed she had granted she would grow antagonized and lose ones composure. She was given seven nymphs to protect her. Artemis, whose Roman name is…

Esquiline. This 5th century marble sculpture is based on a Greek mythology of a Niobe who had insulted the goddess Lato. The Niobe had supposedly thought of herself worthier than the goddess (Cartwright, 2013). The goddess Lato directed her offspring, Apollo and Artemis to shoot down Niobe's children. The image, most likely used as a pediment, represents a daughter of Niobe falling after Artemis shot her with an arrow as she escaped (Cartwright, 2013). The lady’s piece of clothing slipped off as…

As of page 148 the level of verisimilitude in this epic is in a bit of a middle state. In some cases the reality is in a low state, that is pretty easy to point out due the constant use of gods to advance the story and events. Zeus, Athena, Apollo, or Hera are always influencing people or events within the story. “Hear me, lord of the silver bow who set your power about Chryse and Killa the sacrosanct, who are lord in strength over Tenedos, Smintheus, if ever it pleased your heart that I built…

What are the Gods and Godesses role in these epics? There are so many gods in Greek mythology that it can become very confusing, but each one have there own special attributes that make them unique and each one have a different role specifically in the epic. The Greek society in the Iliad placed a lot of emphasis on the gods to the extent that the success of the warriors and kings during the wars depended more on the role played by the gods and goddesses. It's because of these superhuman…

Greek Mythology can allow people to learn about many fascinating stories, gods, and goddesses. Some of these stories from gods/goddesses can teach us important lessons and may even leave an influential impact on others. Astraios is a Greek Titan God who is represented by various symbols, an fascinating family history, and played an important role in Greek Mythology. To begin with, Astraios is the father of the seasonal winds and all the stars. As well as the god of astrology and planets. In…

moderately to fit with different cultures and experiences. There are mythologies told from Egypt to Mesopotamian, Norse, Hebrew and even Greek. Apollo is one of the Gods in Greek mythology who is favored. He is recognized as the God of many traits, such as: god of music, truth and prophecy, healing, the sun and light, plague, poetry, and more. Although the myths of Apollo have no factual basis, they still found a way to impact the society we live in today. The Greek myths are of the more popular…

jealous wrath of Hera, he transformed Leto and himself into quails and raped her (Lincoln Library 108). Afterwards, Leto was turned back into her human form and was pregnant with twins, Apollo and Artemis. Nine months later, Leto gave birth to Artemis who then helped her mother as she gave birth to her twin brother, Apollo. Artemis is identified with the Roman goddess of fertility, Diana (Felson).…

Athena, goddess of wisdom, was one of the only three Goddesses who would remain a virgin goddess, never marrying, nor falling to prey to love or the spells of Aphrodite, goddess of love. Romance is never featured in Athena’s mythology, and one could she say she’s the archetypal business woman. Now the way it all started for Athena, the manner in which she was born, was truly amazing. Zeus once laid with the woman Metis. However there was a prophecy that any child born from Metis would surpass…

Hermes, or Roman Mercury, is the divine messenger, particularly delivering the dictates of Zeus himself. He is the god of travelers and roads, often depicted wearing a travelers hat, sandals, and carrying a heralds wand that has two snakes entwined on it which could be a symbol for Hermes as a god of fertility. He is also the guide of souls to the underworld. Hermes is also depicted as a thief and a trickster and is the patron of youths in their late teens. Statues of Hermes are called Herms,…

Hermes was the Greek god of commerce, athletes, literature, poetry, invention, trade, roads, boundaries, and travellers. His name 'Hermes' literally means 'boundary marker'. He is quick acting, cunning and consider as a trickster for his ingenious personality. Hermes the second youngest of the Olympian gods, is son of Zeus and the mountain Nymph Maia, goddess of clouds, the seven daughters of Titan Atlas and one of the Pleiades. As a god, he was the swiftest, nobody could go anywhere faster…