Hermaphroditus (Ἑρμαφροδιτος), sometimes called Aphroditus was the god of effeminacy and hermaphroditism. According to Ovid, born a remarkably handsome boy, he was transformed into an androgynous being by union with the water nymph Salmacis. His name is the basis for the word hermaphrodite. Hermaphroditus was the son of Hermes and Aphrodite. Ovid's account relates that Hermaphroditus was nursed by naiads in the caves of Mount Ida, a sacred mountain in Phrygia (present day Turkey). At the age of
I have just finished reading Circe by Madeline Miller, and I would highly recommend this beautifully written re-telling of the story of the goddess witch Circe. Miller has really brought Circe to l…
Vesta was the virginal Roman goddess of hearth and home, family life and child-rearing. A popular and uncontroversial deity, her enormous power over domestic tranquility ensured all prayers began and ended with devotions to her.
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The cupid on Valentines Day is no angel, but a mischievous god in Ancient Roman mythology. What was Cupid like? Get to know the story of the Roman god of love.
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Parece que el escándalo es un síntoma del arte contemporáneo. Pero ¿fue realmente así? Los Ballets Rusos de Diáguilev representan un antecedente ilustrativo que desmiente aquella opinión.
Research and story by Clarence Simonsen All rights reserved Hitler had only been in power for three months, then in April 1933, all German clubs for boys and girls ages 10 to 18 were consolidated b…
Artemis' Chariot & Golden Hinds of Artemis. Artemis' golden chariot was drawn by a team of two or four golden-horned deer (hinds).
The cupid on Valentines Day is no angel, but a mischievous god in Ancient Roman mythology. What was Cupid like? Get to know the story of the Roman god of love.
Anteros (Αντερως) is the god of requited love, literally "love returned", and mutual love. He is the avenger of requited love. Aphrodite (Mother) & Ares (Father) Deimos (Brother) Phobos (Brother) Himeros (Brother) Harmonia (Sister) Eros (Brother) Pothos (half-brother) Hermaphroditus (half-brother) Harmonia (half-sister) Anteros is usually shown on a scale, held by Aphrodite, with Eros on the opposite side. He also had long hair and huge butterfly wings. He usually has either a golden club or a b
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