At all times, people have sought to explain the cause of various natural phenomena. They were frightened by powerful peals of thunder and the terrible consequences of lightning strikes, they were in awe of a raging storm on the sea or a volcano erupting with deadly lava. The manifestations of the elements were often attributed to the activity of certain higher beings. In connection with this, mythological stories about powerful deities appeared. They described the characters and customs of the gods, their habits and the fruits of life. These stories often had a very interesting plot. The gods, like people, had a sphere of their occupations, performed actions, entered into relationships. The most striking example of such a worldview was the mythology of Ancient Greece. Ancient Greek
Sky goddesses and gods have forever become world literary heritage.
Divine Pantheon
The mythology of the Greeks describes in detail two groups of gods: the Olympian gods and the titans. Both groups were included as gods of the malegender, and the ancient Greek goddesses. The Titans are a group of gods of the second generation, including 6 brothers and 6 sisters. The titan gods bore the following names: Kronos, Crius, Kay, Oceanus, Gipperion, Iapetus. Their sisters were the ancient Greek goddesses: Themis, Thetis, Phoebe, Mnemosyne, Rhea, Teia. The composition of the Olympic celestials included 12 gods of the third generation. This line-up has changed over time. The supreme power was held in his hands by the god of the sky and weather, Zeus, who replaced his own father, the god of time Kronos, in this post.
Ancient Greek goddesses. Names and characteristics
It is believed that in their deities the people embody some qualities of the human character. The ancient Greek goddesses personified a number of qualities of the fundamental feminine. Each inhabitant of Olympus displayed some side of the female personality. These are the ancient Greek goddesses. The list includes only representatives of the highest pantheon.
Artemis
In Ancient Greece was considered the goddess of hunting, wild animals, and also
chastity.
Athena
Great warrior of Ancient Greece. She personified wisdom and military strategy. She patronized the sciences, creativity and crafts. Despite the warlike image of Athena, she was valued for her kindness and desire to resolve issues in a peaceful way.
Hera
The wife of the supreme god Zeus, the queen of the Olympic gods. She patronized women and marriage.
Demeter
Goddess, under whose patronage were fertility andagriculture. Under the protection of Demeter was all life on the planet.
Hestia
This goddess patronized the sacrificial fire and hearth. She preferred to live alone, without entering into marital relations with anyone. As a result, Hestia is considered to personify the independence of the female nature. Her focus is inward.
The most important value is your own spiritual world. Such an introversion of character was opposed by Athena and Artemis. These ancient Greek goddesses personified the desire of a woman to achieve some external goals.
Aphrodite
Depicted as a naked beauty. She was the goddess of love, beauty and pleasure.
