Hestia

In Wonder Woman Diana lives on Themyscira, an island that Zeus created that is hidden from mankind to protect the woman on it. Hippolyta, Diana's mother shared a story with her about how Ares was jealous of humanity and wanted to destroy it. Zeus left one thing for the Amazons, a weapon known as the Godkiller which is to be used when Ares returns. All Diana wanted as a child was to be trained to become a warrior but that was not what her mother wanted for her. She would tell her she is safe and…

The myth of Demeter and Persephone is one of kidnapping, incest and betrayal. This myth has also impacted the way seasons change, how worshiping Demeter came to be. Demeter is the mother of Persephone and sister of Zeus and Hades. Persephone is the daughter of Demeter and Zeus and niece to Hades. Zeus is the husband and brother to Demeter, father to Persephone and brother to Hades. Hades, brother to Zeus and Demeter and uncle to Persephone. Demeter is the Greek Goddess of grain and…

Cronus was told that he was bound to get overthrown by his sons like he overthrew his father and he ate his children.They had Hades, Poseidon, Hestia, Demeter, Hera, and Zeus but all of them were swallowed by Cronus but were still living in his stomach. On the other hand, when Zeus was about to be born, he was replaced with a rock that was wrapped around with cloths by Rhea so Zeus wouldn’t get…

them. Other legends say that Poseidon was the only son eaten, but not all his brothers and sisters shared the same fate. Rhea had tricked Kronos to eat a bird. While he was distracted, Zeus and all his brothers and sisters (Hades, Hera, Demeter, and Hestia) attacked Kronos, and his monsters or Titans. Kronos and his monsters were defeated, and Poseidon was saved. The three brothers had decided to separate the godly…

The Titans may be one of the most powerful group of Greek hero’s, not only coming from the Golden Age, but any time period. That is exactly what the name means, “They were immortal giants of incredible strength and knowledge of old religion rituals and magic”. They were also known as the Elder Gods and came from Mount Othrys (“The Titans”, 2016). So why not name a football team the Titans? Whether it is a professional, college, high school or any level of competition having an intimidating name…

the joy of being a child. Although his birth was a rough start, but he eventually climbs to be the king of all gods. Even the prophecies say “Zeus was fated to dethrone Cronus” (Taft, 120). Zeus had many siblings, including Poseidon, Hades, Demeter, Hestia, and Hera, who were all swallowed by Cronus. Zeus had many sons and daughters such as Perseus, Hermes, Heracles, and Aphrodite. Even though some were gods and some were demigods, many of his children have heroic or godly achievements granting…

when you were little. It’s much bigger, and complex. Hades the unseen god, now has been seen for the first time like no other.  Hades’ Background Born from two Titans, Cronos and Rhea witch ruled the world. Hades the brother to Poseidon, Zeus, Hestia, Hera, and his twin Demeter. Hades sibling were raised on Mountain Olympus, but not Hades. Hades was raised in the dark, gloomy underworld. When Hades was born his father, Cronos swallowed him and his other siblings.…

Chronos, the god of time, was the father of the most famous Greek god Zeus. Chronos is one of the most powerful gods in Greek mythology. Chronos was a titan and he was one of the original gods( Atsma). Chronos was a very interesting god who I think people don't really even know about. Chronos also had a lot of cool powers that I think people should know about. I will tell you a lot about the character I think is now my favorite Greek god. Chronos is a very cool god who should really have a movie…

Throughout time each civilization has spread its folklore about their gods. Many of the stories still hold an impact on the world today. Maybe not in the sense of worship but people are intrigued to figure out the state of mind of the ancient people that once worshipped these gods. Civilzations worshipped these gods in hope that they would help them in their daily lives. Most civilzations had gods for everything. They had gods that controled the weather, the harvest, or if a woman would have…

For this activity, I selected two gods and a hero: Zeus, Hera, and Achilles. Zeus and Hera are principal actors in the Olympian thread of the plot, and inseparable in their entanglements, both with each other and with mortals. I felt that I would understand the Iliad itself better if I understood these supreme gods better. Achilles is, of course, the hero of the Iliad and is the axis of the entire storyline. I will present, in order, the biographies of these three characters. Then I will explain…