Artemis, sister of Apollo and also an archer, is known as a goddess of the hunt as well as of animals and wildlife. Her companions are the… Read more “An Introduction to Artemis”
Category: Greek Gods 101
Who is the Agathos Daimon?
Agathos Daimon, literally, means “good spirit,” and that is certainly true; he is a granter of abundance, protection, fertility and good fortune–all kinds of blessings, really–to humankind.… Read more “Who is the Agathos Daimon?”
An Introduction to Pan
Pan is a god of shepherds and hunters, wild places, mountains and woods; he was worshipped throughout Greece but always retained his rustic character. He is a… Read more “An Introduction to Pan”
Athena Ergane, Goddess of Work
Because it is Labor Day here in the US, I honor Athena Ergane. As a goddess with a wide range of responsibilities, Athena has many different epithets.… Read more “Athena Ergane, Goddess of Work”
Gods Above and Gods Below
When it comes to discussing the Greek gods, “chthonic” or “chthonian” is a very useful and somewhat confusing word. You’ve probably heard it applied to underworld gods… Read more “Gods Above and Gods Below”
Goddess Groups: The Furies
While the Greeks typically regarded and approached their gods as individuals, there were some who could also be addressed in the aggregate–as a group. One such group… Read more “Goddess Groups: The Furies”
Household Gods
We usually think of ancient Greek religion as taking place in temples, but there was as well a strong aspect of household worship. For the most part,… Read more “Household Gods”
The Altar of Eleos
There were a number of deities within the Greek pantheon who are often regarded by modern scholars as mere personifications–deities bearing the names of concepts, such as… Read more “The Altar of Eleos”
Goddess Groups: The Fates
While the Greeks typically regarded and approached their gods as individuals, there were some who could also be addressed in the aggregate–as a group. One such group… Read more “Goddess Groups: The Fates”
Goddess Groups: The Younger Graces
While the Greeks typically regarded and approached their gods as individuals, there were some who could also be addressed in the aggregate–as a group. One such group… Read more “Goddess Groups: The Younger Graces”
