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    Zeus was the god of thunder and lightning. Zeus's symbols are the thunderbolt , eagle , bull , and the oak tree . The myth of Zeus is that he was the one to save his two brothers and two sisters from Chronos , his father, who had eaten them . Then after the war Zeus and his brothers and sisters created the world. Zeus got the sky and rain , Hades got the underworld , and Poseidon got the sea and earthquakes. Poseidon is the god of the sea and earthquakes .…

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    inhabitants within them. The first circle that I have chosen is the 3rd circle. Within this layer those who have committed the sin of gluttony lie in vast expanses of filthy, freezing slush. Ice cold rain beats down upon them as their demon guardian, Cerberus, howls and screams his discontent. The many gluttons lie amongst the filth, blind to that around them and heedless…

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    His daughter Clarisse, who is the main camp bully, is also left out of the movie. Ares is not the only important villain who was left out, only one of the three Furies appear and Cerberus, Chimera, Echidna or Procrustes are never mentioned, despite Percy having to fight and defeat all of them in the book to complete his quest. Another major detail of the book, which is completely overlooked in the movie, is that Percy isn't supposed…

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    The Greek Mythology Column Myth: Orpheus and Eurydice Once upon a millennium ago, there was a musician by the name of Orpheus (Or-phe-us). Orpheus was the best mortal (not a god) musician in all of Greece. His mother was the muse Calliope, and his father was the god Apollo. No wonder he was so gifted in music with those talented parents. But to tell the truth, Orpheus was more than gifted. His beautiful music was magical. With the songs he learned from his mother and the lyre his father…

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    What Is Hades Evil

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    The ancient greek god Hades was stern but not particularly cruel. His kingdom was filled of souls, which he wanted to increase by having more come in. He wanted to increase the population of his kingdom, of the dead. However, even though Hades was a god of the dead, he was not evil. Hades wore black armor with a black cloak when engaging in a battle or when he was outside his kingdom. Hades was known for having a big scratchy beard. He also carried a scepter, which is a ornamented staff.…

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    The artistic iconography revolves around the traditions of a hero. Heroic characters unlike their non-hero counterparts are recognizable, they hold a specific characterization that symbolize their own unique stories. Acquired trophies or distinct physical features makes the hero’s appearance. In art heroes usually have a more distinct masculine physique and carry weapons or wear clothes that intertwine with their story. Their appearance has a great effect on how these heroes are interpreted.…

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    Hades was the Greek god of the underworld and the dead. He was one of the oldest and most powerful gods, being first born male of Cronus and Rhea. He was very complicated and would rarely ever show himself, but when he did it could be very interesting. Hades was the fourth child of Cronus and Rhea and was swallowed by his father, Cronus, as all the others before him had. This happened because it was prophesied Cronus would be overthrown by his children just as he did father, Uranus. This is…

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    The Aeneid

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    Sibyl enter the underworld. In the underworld the two pass by many horrifying things, including the ghost of Dido herself. The ferryman Charon sees that Aeneas carries the golden bough and takes them across the river. In order to reduce the rage of Cerberus, the three-headed dog, Aeneas feeds him cake. Finally the two find Anchises, his father. Anchises tells Aeneas about the souls that will one day rise to become his future descendants and will help him build his home. His father also provides…

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    The worshipping of Gods and the reverence of religion in Ancient Greek culture forged the moral and ethical codes of this rich society. The impact of Greek Gods can be felt in numerous aspects of the lives of many ordinary Greeks. It supplied them with means to celebrate festivals, build magnificent temples and transform their everyday lives. These forms of reverence given to spiritual beings gave hope to many and provided light to their suffering. To understand the deep impact of Gods and…

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    old leather bound book. Dusting it off, she opened to a page, “They are people who look like average humans, but have the trait of beasts. These traits vary from devi to devi, but three rare ones would have to be a wispmother, a hellhound, and a cerberus. And, it's extremely rare for a human to hold all the traits. Half the time they cannot control it.” She shook her head, “I knew one, but he died shortly after due to the lack of…

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