In Greek mythology, Hemera was the personification of the day. She was often mentioned in contrast to her counterpart, Nyx, who represented the night. Hemera was considered the daughter of Erebus (primordial darkness) and Nyx (primordial night), making her part of the primordial deities in Greek cosmology. Hemera’s role was to bring forth and govern …
Aether is a primordial deity in Greek mythology representing the upper air or the pure, bright air that the gods breathed. Aether is one of the ancient elemental deities, alongside Chaos, Gaia (Earth), Tartarus (Underworld), and Eros (Love), and is often associated with light, the heavens, and the celestial realm. Who is Aether? What is …
Lamia was a shapeshifting monster that devoured children in Greek mythology. Described as a half-woman, half-monster, Lamia roamed the countryside in search of her next meal. The name Lamia likely is derived from the Greek word laimios, meaning esophagus. Thus, Lamia’s name hints at her tendency to devour children whole. Like many supernatural dangers that …
In Greek mythology, Morpheus is a deity associated with dreams and sleep. He is often depicted as one of the Oneiroi, which were the personifications of dreams and the children of the primordial goddess Nyx (Night). Morpheus had the ability to bring dreams that appear as human forms, as opposed to other types of dreams …
A centaur is a mythological creature belonging to Greek mythology. They are an infamous bunch with a reputation that precedes them, who apparently value good wine and worldly pleasures above all else. For a creature that is as notorious as the centaur, it is no wonder that their progenitor is described by Pindar as an …
Achilles is a great hero from ancient Greece, but there is more to this soldier than a pretty face and a mean right hook. As a hero, Achilles symbolized both mankind’s excellence and its extreme vulnerability. The Greeks of eld venerated this man: the bravest, most handsome, toughest of the Achaean forces. However, his sensitivity …