#Mount Horai

[jareckiworld]

Sakai Dōitsu (1845-1913) — Mount Horai [hanging scroll; ink, colours, gold, on silk, ca. 1889]

[tylermileslockett]

Mount Olympus: Home of the Olympians

       The real-world Mount Olympus is the highest peak in Greece and is located between the borders of Thessaly and Macedonia. The kingdom of the gods sits high upon the mountain as a majestic, bronze Acropolis (fortified hill top citadel). In Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey we get our earliest references, where the peaks of Olympus are described as “rugged’ or “cloud-dark” and the acropolis described as “bronze-founded”  and “under golden clouds.” (Lattimore). The fortress sits below the great sky dome, within in a specific position upon the mountain, in the light, blue upper air of Aether. Below that was the middle air Khaos which enveloped mortals, and finally the lower, dark subterranean mists of Erebos.

Guarding the gates were the goddesses of Seasons, constellations, and time; the Horai. Within the fortress complex was Zeus’ grand palace, along with the lesser palaces of other Olympians, and a divine stable for many of the different gods’ immortal chariot horses. In the golden court, the Olympians held councils to decide mortals’ fates, and feast-hall style banquets; drinking sweet, magical Nectar from golden goblets and eating restorative Ambrosia to maintain immortality by sustaining the fluid within the gods veins; Ichor. Twenty golden tripod Automotons (programmed machines), ingeniously invented by the smith god Hephaestus, autonomously wheeled food and drink amongst the deities. 

Did I miss any fascinating info about Olympus? Please let me know below! And if you can share this image with your followers I'll be happy to send you over an automaton with a goblet of ambrosia to keep your ichor running clear!😁🤟❤️

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[kaleidoscope1967eyes]

TELL ME ABOUT LUNA'S PLANET!!! THE FRUIT PLANTS, THE GREENERY, I GOTTA KNOW WHAT THE HYDROSPHERE IS LIKE

OH YOU ARE SO SLAY FOR THIS MY MYOOCH!!!!

Iego is separated into two main biome-regions--Luxayang (the lightlands) and Noktayin (the darklands)--that take up equal space on the planet. Luxayang is made up of lush jungles and sandstone cliffs, rich in flora and fauna of all kinds, whereas Noktayin is made up of barren canyons and basalt spires. If it wasn't obvious enough, both regions correspond to areas rich in the Light and Dark sides of the Force, respectively.

As there are no fields large enough for farming--there's a bit of terrace farming on mountainsides, but that's it--the people who reside in the Luxayang region partially sustain themselves with the ample fruits and vegetables available. As the planet experiences no real cycle of seasons, plants grow and produce year-round, offering a very stable and reliable food source. In Meru especially, there are seemingly boundless berry bushes and fruit trees growing in the village. Drawing from the Force properties of the area, all edible plants have great medicinal value, too, and are widely used in both Iegoan cuisine and traditional medicine.

As for the hydrosphere, well... Iego has no oceans, nor any real bodies of water on the surface of the planet. The only source of water on the surface of the planet are the Sacred Falls and the Pools of Lustration of Mount Horai, in the heart of the village of Meru. Both places are featured heavily in the native religion of Drolism, regarded as the holy grounds of the Gods, flowing with the ichor of the planet that in myth is regarded as an elixir of immortality. Traditionally, the people of Meru would rely on collected rainwater to sustain themselves, leaving the sacred waters untouched, save for specific religious ceremonies and rituals. As the water is purported to have life-sustaining properties, it is used in ritual healing by the triyi, and has been shown to be effective.

[officialinuyasha]

What areas did Taishou and Sesshoumaru rule over?

Unfortunately there is no official map that shows for what's owned in the series but there are some for real life!

The dog demon clan hailed from Saigoku. That's the "Western lands" of Japan. Kaede's Village is where Tokyo is to this day.

Ironically now for modern times there's something called the "Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage" they go through the 33 Buddhist temples on the Kansai region of Japan. Saigoku was really an old term that was also sometimes pronounced as "Saikoku" but today it is called "Kansai" ! "Saigoku" is Kansai (関西), the area of western Japan centering on Kyoto https://www.thetempleguy.org/p/saigoku-33-kannon-route.html Those areas are Hyogo, Kyoto, Shiga, Osaka, Nara and Wakayama

www.travel-around-japan.com/k60-00-kansai-reg.html

Just to note there's a Mistranslation in the Viz media English version of the Yashahime manga that said Taishou came from China but it's actually Saigoku, which is Western lands of Japan it was even addressed on Takashi Shiina's Twitter page. Incase people were confused. https://twitter.com/Takashi_Shiina/status/1542931034517700608 一カ所、「西国」が「Ancient China（古代中国）」と訳されてたので、「��れは＜日本の西にある国＞ではなく、＜日本国の西地方＞という意味です」と伝言をお願いしておいた。電子版では近日直してもらえるかも。 In one place, ``Saigoku'' was translated as ``Ancient China,'' so I sent a message saying, ``This does not mean ``the country to the west of Japan,'' but ``the western region of Japan.'' I asked for it. The digital version may be fixed soon.

You can see very good maps for history here:

https://timemaps.com/history/japan-1453ad/

For reference on what era you want to look at for InuYasha it's during the 1540s, this was mentioned in InuYasha wide edition #4

In Yashahime manga chapter 23 they're at Sakai. In feudal Japan Sakai is the center of commerce.

Taishou died in the Kamakura period within a castle in Kamakura city. That's 1185-1333 There's been many changes on the earth since those times as well as tsunamis and even seasonal cycles because of tilts. Japan has certainly shrunk over the years because these situations. We also know he's been alive since the Heian period 794-1185 because of how he uses the Dono honorific when talking to Zero and also within the timeline. Midoriko and the Jewel was created in the Heian period according to the InuYasha profiles book timeline.

Kirinmaru, Riku and Rion are from mainland China, yes. In fact Kirinmaru is based on the Qilin of myths and legends which originate from China which were first attested in 5th century BCE which ironically lines up with what Katsuyuki Sumisawas said in Animage May 2021 about him being alive since the era of myth and that he may have seen Buddha or Jesus Christ in the Flesh but not Adam and Eve eat the forbidden fruit.

There are some maps within the series, like Mount Hakurei, Horai Island from the fourth movie. Also the video game counterparts which were all supervised by Rumiko-sensei. - Admin

[horaysolar]

Horay Solar at Solar Solutions Düsseldorf 2024: Strengthening Commitment to Clean Energy in Europe

Horay Solar recently participated in the Solar Solutions Düsseldorf 2024 exhibition, held on 27-28 November, at Messe Düsseldorf in Germany. The company showcased its latest solar solutions at booth HALL14-B16, engaging with industry leaders and demonstrating its commitment to the European clean energy market.

Solar Solutions Düsseldorf is a pivotal event in the solar industry, with a notable impact not only in Germany but across Europe. The exhibition provides an invaluable opportunity for networking, innovation and the advancement of solar technologies.  

During the exhibition, Horay Solar received considerable interest from visitors, with many expressing an interest in exploring the company's advanced solar panel offerings. The company showcased its two flagship product lines: the Solar Ocean series, offering a power output of up to 590W, and the Solar Galaxy series, delivering up to 700W. Both series incorporate mature N-Type technology for improved efficiency, while still retaining traditional PERC technology to cater to a diverse range of customer needs. These products are suitable for a variety of applications, including large-scale ground-mounted solar power plants, commercial and industrial distributed PV systems, as well as residential rooftop installations.

Horay Solar's involvement in this exhibition is is a testament to the company's unwavering commitment to driving clean energy innovation in Europe. This is in line with the company's strategic objective of strengthening its presence in the German market. Furthermore, our company operates a number of warehouses across Europe, including in Germany, the Netherlands and Spain.

Horay Solar's participation in Solar Solutions Düsseldorf 2024 marked the conclusion of the company's exhibition activities for the year. Horay Solar is currently preparing for the completion of Phase 1 of its new factory, which will increase its annual production capacity to 2.5GW. This expansion will enable the company to make an even greater contribution to the clean energy sector, further solidifying its position as a leading player in the global solar industry.

Horay Solar looks forward to continuing its efforts to drive clean energy solutions in Germany and across Europe!

[tanuki-kimono]

Minimalist modern michiyuki coat by Taiyoukyo, depicting mystical Mount Hourai (a land of Immortals, called Penglai in China) in the mist.

I don’t have a good view of the lovely bright yellow lining but it seems to depict takaramono/takarazukushi (lucky treasures) which usually are:

Uchide no Kodzuchi (lucky mallet)

Fundo (counterweight)

Kinno (treasure pouch)

Kakuregasa (hat of invisibility)

Kakuremino (robe of invisibility) or hagoromo (heavenly feathered robe)

Makimono (scrolls of knowledge)

Shippo (geometrical shape representing jewels and precious metal)

[fujiwara57]

“Hōrai san 蓬莱山” de

Yokoyama Taikan 横山大観 (1868 - 1958).

Un des fondateurs du “nihonga日本画”, son œuvre couvre un demi siècle et il est considéré comme un des maîtres du cercle de peintres de Kyōto d'avant-guerre. 

Note : Hōrai san 蓬莱山 - mont imaginaire  En Chine, la montagne de Penglai, ou Penglai Shan 蓬萊山, est le lieu où les huit immortels tiennent leur banquet. Ses fruits sont l'élixir de longue vie. san-shinsan 三神山 - trois monts imaginaires issus d'une légende chinoise - Les 3 monts flottaient sur la mer portés par 15 grandes tortues. Ces "Îles-montagnes", étaient habitées par des immortels qui possédaient des trésors rares ainsi que l'élixir de l'immortalité. Il s'agissait également d'une des destinations des Requêtes Impossibles.

[evermore-grimoire]

The Evermore Grimoire: Greek Mythology

Carpo (Καρπω meaning ‘Fruit’) was the goddess of autumn, harvests and fruits of the earth in Greek mythology. She guarded the way to Mount Olympus by pulling back the clouds around the mountain if one of the gods left. Carpo was also one of three seasonal goddesses alongside Thallo (goddess of flowering plants) and Auxo (goddess of growth) called the Horai. Whilst the Moirae controlled the destiny of everyone the Horai presided over the revolutions of the heavenly constellations by which the year was measured.

artwork by CLB Ravaneye

[aimee-maroux]

"Páppa, look!" Ikaros soared above his father, flapping his hand-made wings excitedly. "The sun is all weird!"

"Don't fly too close to the sun, son," Daidalos repeated for the fourth time.

"I know, I know. But LOOK!"

Ikaros had watched and studied the course of the sun and the planets as Daidalos had taught him astronomy and the laws of physics. How the distance of Helios' course was just right or else the world would either burn or freeze. And Ikaros had listened and performed little experiments and he had come to the conclusion that Helios was, indeed, quite dependable. But today... Today the chariot seemed to totter and jump in the sky, not at all the perfectly predictable course Ikaros was used to. He had not taken any measurements as they fled Crete, of course, but he could have sworn it was too early to be noon already.

"By Zeus, Ikaros, focus on your flight!" yelled his father.

Ikaros did. For a few moments. It had gotten notably cooler, even though there was no fresh wind coming from the sea nor clouds blocking the sun's warm rays. Ikaros didn't care what his father said. He just HAD to find out what happened up there!

~~~

"Take Phosphoros, the Morning Star, as guide to lead the way for your car, and you will not go astray."

So spoke Helios as he crowned his son with his own fire, winding the rays like strings upon his hair, and clothed him in his bright robe.

"I will, father, I will!"

Phaëthon still couldn't believe he would drive the sun chariot today. His father's crown felt warm without burning him and the unearthly radiance made him feel special.

Helios laced his feet into the purple boots himself, as if he were but a servant.

"Now there is nothing left to give you but my gleaming whip and the chariot itself."

He bade the beautiful Horai to go yoke his steeds with shaky voice.

"Thank you, father!" Phaëthon looked himself up and down, amazed with the fiery beauty of his borrowed clothes.

"You can still reconsider." Helios knitted his shining brows. "Ask the greatest blessing of the sky, or sea or land, and I will gladly give it freely."

The swift goddesses soon returned with fastened golden harness and the shining reins, leading the horses breathing flame. Phaëthon stared in awe at the glittering chariot, its golden wheels and silver spokes. How could he reconsider?!

"No, father, I told you what I want."

Helios took the reins and gave his chariot to his son. Phaëthon mounted eagerly and took the shining reins from his father and the gleaming whip.

"My beloved child, before you go..." Helios held him to his breast with caressing arms. "I wish you had never asked me for this favour but please, be sure that whatever happens, I am proud of you."

Phaëthon gave his father a farewell kiss.

"See you in the West!"

And off he went.

Read the full story on Patreon!

Falling for the Son has two sexy illustrations created by Arabella "Arja" Salvini. You may know her as one of the creators of the comic The Last Bacchae, a story around Dionysos set in modern times! Follow the comic on Facebook, Twitter, and @thelastbacchae here on Tumblr 💜

[mia-japanese-korean]

Mount Horai, Komuro Suiun, first half 20th century, Minneapolis Institute of Art: Japanese and Korean Art

colorful landscape; steep cliff along R with path leading to a shrine just visible between rocks; pine trees at top of cliff at center; tall, jagged mountains in mist in background; a flock of cranes fly in front of sun at UL; churning ocean at bottom Size: 46 × 16 3/8 in. (116.84 × 41.59 cm) (image) 77 7/8 × 21 1/16 in. (197.8 × 53.5 cm) (mount, without roller) Medium: ink and color on silk

https://collections.artsmia.org/art/117068/

[tipsycad147]

Selene – The Greek Moon Goddess

In Greek mythology, Selene was the Titan goddess of the moon. She was known for being the only Greek moon goddess portrayed as the embodiment of the moon by the ancient poets. Selene featured in few myths, with the most famous ones being the tales that tell of her lovers: Zeus, Pan and the mortal Endymion. Let’s take a closer look at her story.

Selene’s Origins

As mentioned in Hesiod’s Theogony, Selene was the daughter of Hyperion (the Titan god of light) and Theia (also known as Euryphessa), who was his wife and also his sister. Selene’s siblings included the great Helios (the god of the sun) and Eos (the goddess of dawn). However, in other accounts, Selene is said to be the daughter of either Helios, or the Titan Pallas, son of Megamedes. Her name is derived from ‘Selas’, the Greek word meaning light and her Roman equivalent is the goddess Luna.

Selene and her brother Helios were said to have been very close siblings who worked well together as the personifications of the moon and the sun, the most significant features of the sky. They were responsible for the movement of the sun and moon across the sky, bringing forth the daylight and night.  

Selene’s Consorts and Offspring

While Endymion is possibly Selene’s most famous lover, she had several other lovers aside from Endymion. According to ancient sources, Selene was also seduced by Pan, the god of the wild. Pan disguised himself with white fleece and then slept with Selene, after which he gave her a white horse (or white oxen) as a gift.

Selene had several children, including:

With Endymion, Selene was said to have had fifty daughters, known as the ‘Menai’. They were the goddesses who presided over the fifty lunar months.

According to Nonnus, the pair were also the parents of the stunningly handsome Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection.

Some sources say that Selene gave birth to the Horai, the four goddesses of the seasons, by Helios.

She also had three daughters with Zeus, including Pandia (the goddess of the full moon), Ersa, (the personification of dew) and the nymph Nemea. Nemea was the eponymous nymph of the town called Nemea where Heracles had slain the deadly Nemean Lion. It was also the place where the Nemean Games were held every two years.

In some accounts, Selene and Zeus were said to be the parents of Dionysus, the god of wine and theater, but some say that Dionysus actual mother was Semele and that Selene’s name had been confused with hers.

Selene also had a mortal son called Museaus, who became a legendary Greek poet.

Selene’s Role in Greek Mythology

As the goddess of the moon, Selene was responsible for controlling the movement of the moon across the sky during the night. She shone magnificent silvery light down on the Earth as she travelled in her chariot pulled by snowy white horses. She had the power to give the mortals sleep, to light up the night and control time.

Like most other deities of the Greek pantheon, Selene was revered not only as the goddess of her domain, but also as a deity for agriculture and in some cultures, fertility.

Selene and the Mortal Endymion

One of the most well-known myths in which Selene appeared was the story of herself and Endymion, a mortal shepherd who had exceptionally good looks. Endymion often tended his sheep at night and Selene happened to notice him while she was on her nightly journey across the sky. Taken by his looks, she fell in love with Endymion and wished to be with him for eternity. However, being a goddess, Selene was immortal whereas the shepherd would age over time and die.

Selene begged Zeus to help her and Zeus took pity on the goddess who was besotted by the handsome shepherd. Instead of making Endymion immortal, Zeus, with the help of Hypnos, the god of sleep, made Endymion fall into an eternal sleep from which he would never wake. The shepherd did not age from that point on, nor did he die. Endymion was placed in a cave on Mount Latmos which Selene visited every night and she continued to do so for all eternity.

In some versions of the story, Zeus woke Endymion and asked him what kind of life he would prefer to lead. Endymion had also lost his heart to the beautiful moon goddess so he asked Zeus to make him sleep forever, bathed in her warm, soft light.

The poem Endymion by John Keats, with its legendary opening lines, goes on to retell the story of Endymion.

Depictions and Symbols of Selene

The moon was of great importance to the ancient Greeks who measured the passage of time by it. A month in Ancient Greece consisted of three ten day periods which were based entirely on the different phases of the moon. It was also a common belief that the moon brought dew with it to nourish animals and plants. Therefore, as the goddess of the moon, Selene had an important place in Greek mythology.

The moon goddess was traditionally depicted as a stunningly beautiful young maiden, with slightly paler skin than usual, long black hair and a cloak billowing above her head. She was often portrayed with a crown on her head that represented the moon. Sometimes, she would be riding a bull or a silver drawn by winged horses. The chariot was her form of transport each night and like her brother Helios, she travelled across the sky bringing the moonlight with her.

There are several symbols associated with the goddess of the moon including:

Crescent – the crescent symbolizes the moon itself. Many depictions feature a crescent on her head.

Chariot – the chariot signifies her vehicle and mode of transportation.

Cloak – Selen was often depicted with a billowing cloak.

Bull – One of her symbols is the bull which she rode upon.

Nimbus – In certain works of art, Selene is portrayed with a halo (also known as the nimbus), surrounding her head.

Torch – During the Hellenistic period, she was pictured holding a torch.

Selene is often depicted together with Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, and Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft, who were also goddess associated with the moon. However, of the three, it was Selene who was the sole moon incarnate as we know it to be today.

The story of Selene and Endymion became a popular subject for Roman artists, who depicted it in funerary art. The most famous image was that of the moon goddess holding her billowing veil over her head, descending from her silver chariot to join Endymion, her lover who lies asleep at her feet with eyes open so that he may gaze upon her beauty.

Worship of Selene

Selene was worshipped on the days of the full and new moons. The people believed that she was at the she had the ability to bring forth new life on these days and was invoked by women who wished to conceive. They prayed to the goddess and made offerings to her, asking for inspiration and fertility. However, she wasn’t known as a fertility goddess.

In Rome, there were temples dedicated to her as the Roman goddess Luna, on the Palatine and Aventine hills. However, there were no temple sites dedicated to the goddess in Greece. According to various sources, this was because she was always seen and worshipped from almost every point on Earth. The Greeks worshipped her by gazing on her magnificent beauty, offering libations to the goddess and reciting hymns and odes.

Facts About Selene

Is Selene an Olympian?

Selene is a Titaness, the pantheon of deities that existed before the Olympians.

Who are Selene’s parents?

Selene’s parents are Hyperion and Theia.

Who are Selene’s siblings?

Selene’s siblings are Helions (sun) and Eos (dawn).

Who is Selene’s consort?

Selene is associated with several lovers, but her most famous consort is Endymion.

Who is Selene’s Roman equivalent?

In Roman mythology, Luna was the goddess of the moon.

What are Selene’s symbols?

Selene’s symbols include the crescent, chariot, bull, cloak and torch

In Brief

Although Selene was once a famous deity in ancient Greece, her popularity has waned and she is now less well-known. However, those who know her continue to worship her whenever there is a full  moon, believing the goddess is at work, traversing in her snowy chariot and lighting up the dark night sky.

https://symbolsage.com/selene-greek-moon-goddess/

[artemisdreaming]

Soga Shohaku (1730-1781) Mount Horai Signed Shohaku, sealed Dasokuken Shohaku and Terukazu Hanging scroll; ink on paper 51 ¼ x 21 ¾ in. (130.2 x 55.2 cm.) With wood box Christie's

[tylermileslockett]

Mount Olympus: Home of the Olympians

The real-world Mount Olympus is the highest peak in Greece and is located between the borders of Thessaly and Macedonia. The kingdom of the gods sits high upon the mountain as a majestic, bronze Acropolis (fortified hill top citadel). In Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey we get our earliest references, where the peaks of Olympus are described as “rugged’ or “cloud-dark” and the acropolis described as “bronze-founded” and “under golden clouds.” (Lattimore). The fortress sits below the great sky dome, within in a specific position upon the mountain, in the light, blue upper air of Aether. Below that was the middle air Khaos which enveloped mortals, and finally the lower, dark subterranean mists of Erebos.

Guarding the gates were the goddesses of Seasons, constellations, and time; the Horai. Within the fortress complex was Zeus’ grand palace, along with the lesser palaces of other Olympians, and a divine stable for many of the different gods’ immortal chariot horses. In the golden court, the Olympians held councils to decide mortals’ fates, and feast-hall style banquets; drinking sweet, magical Nectar from golden goblets and eating restorative Ambrosia to maintain immortality by sustaining the fluid within the gods veins; Ichor. Twenty golden tripod Automotons (programmed machines), ingeniously invented by the smith god Hephaestus, autonomously wheeled food and drink amongst the deities.

Did I miss any fascinating info about Olympus? Please let me know below and ill send you an automaton with a golden goblet of Nectar!

[aic-asian]

Mount Horai, Kano Isen'in, 1802, Art Institute of Chicago: Asian Art

Clarence Buckingham Collection Size: 27.3 x 251.4 cm Medium: Pair of handscrolls; ink and colors on silk

https://www.artic.edu/artworks/12813/

[hereticalheraldry]

Greek Gods You’ve Never Heard Of, Part IV

More Personified Concepts

Dike/Dice (f) “justice”, moral order, fair judgment, socially enforced norms, conventional rules. Young slender woman carrying a scale with a laurel wreath. Represented in the constellation Libra. Roman: Justitia

Astraea/Astrea/Astria (f) “star maiden/starry night” Virgin goddess of innocence and purity, and associated with Dike (justice). the last of the immortals to live with humans during the Golden Age. Abandoned earth during the Iron Age. Became Virgo, next to Libra.

Adikia/Adicia (f) injustice, wrongdoing. Opposite of Dike

Angelia (f) daughter of Hermes, daemon of messages, tidings, proclamations (if this sounds like the word “angel”, it’s because our word angel comes from the same root: Greek “angelos”, meaning “messenger”)

Harmonia (f) harmony and concord. opposite of Eris (strife). (Also the name of a nymph of the Akmonian Wood, mother of the Amazons.) Wife of Cadmus, first king of Thrace. Sister of----->

Iasion/Iasus/Eetion, founder of the mystic rites on Samothrace; with Demeter fathered Ploutos, Philomelus, and Corybas, who gave his name to the Corybantes/Koribantes, dancing priests of Phrygia

Hedone (f) pleasure, especially sensual pleasures. daughter of Eros and Psyche; opposite of the Algos (pains). Roman: Voluptas

-----Four winged enforced siblings stood in attendance at Zeus’s throne: Zelus, Bia, Kratos, and Nike, children of the titans Pallas (m) and Styx (f). Along with their mother, they helped Zeus in the war against the Titans and became his constant companions after he triumphed.

Kratos/Cratos (m) daemon of strength

Nike (f) “victory,” goddess of victory, strength, speed. Associated with Athena. winged goddess. Roman: Victoria 

Zelus/Zelos (m) “zeal.” Zelus and Bia were less famous than Cratos and Nike.

Bia (f)  "Power, force & Might" was the personification of force and raw energy. when Prometheus was punished and was to be chained to a rock,  Bia and her brother, Kratos, were sent to carry out this task, but Bia was the only one strong enough to actually bind Prometheus to the rock with the unbreakable chains.

Lampetia (f) “shining,” daemon of light. daughter of Helios (sun) and Neaera (nymph of Thrinacia), she and her sister Phaethusa guarded the ageless and deathless sheep and cattle of Thrinacia.

Phaethusa (f) “radiance”, daemon of the brilliant, blinding rays of the sun

Mnemosyne (f) memory. a titaness, mother of the Muses. Roman: Moneta

Polemos (m) “war,” daemon of war. Roman: Bellum

Pandia/Pandeia (f) “all brightness”, associated with the full moon. daughter of Zeus and Selene (moon)

Agon (m) struggle, contest

Phthonus (m) jealousy, envy, especially in love

the Horae/Horai/Hours (f, plural) “seasons,” goddesses of the seasons and the natural portions of time. sometimes goddesses of order in general, and natural justice. usually 3: Thallo, Auxo, and Carpo (the order of nature); or Eunomia (good order, lawful conduct) and her sisters Dike (justice) and Eirene (peace). in Argos there were two, winter and summer: Auxesia (possibly Auxo) and Damia (possibly Carpo).

First triad of the Horae, children of Aphrodite and Zeus:

Thallo/Thalette “the one who brings blossoms”, spring, buds, blooms, protectors of youth. Roman: Flora

Auxo/Auxesia “increaser”, summer, vegetation, plants, growth, fertility

Carpo/Carpho/Xarpo, the one who brings food, autumn, ripening, harvesting. Guarded the way to Mount Olympus

Second triad, children of Themis and Zeus

Dike “Justice”, moral justice, ever-young woman dwelling in the cities of man, Virgo. Roman: Iusticia (see Dike, Astraea: above)

Eunomia “order”, goddess of law and legislation

Eirene/Irene “peace”, peace and wealth, beautiful young woman carrying cornucopia, scepter, and torch or rhyton. Roman: Pax

Third triad:

Pherusa, substance, farm estates

Euporie/Euporia, abundance

Orthosie/Orthosia, prosperity

The Horae as the four seasons:

Eiar (spring), Theros (summer), Phthinoporon (autumn), Cheimon (winter)

The Horae as the hours: tutelary goddesses of the times of day

9 hour system: 

Auco/Auxo, Eunomia, Pherusa, Carpo, Dike, Euporie/Euporia, Eirene/Irene, Orthosie/Orthosia, Thallo

10 or 12 hour system:

Auge (first light) not original to the set

Anatole/Anatolia (sunrise)

Mousike/Musica (morning hours of music and study)

Gymnastike/Gymnastica/Gymnasia (morning hours of education, training, exercise)

Nymphe/Nympha (morning hours of ablution/bathing)

Mesembria (noon)

Sponde (libations poured after lunch)

Elete (prayer, first of the afternoon work hours)

Akte/Acte/Cypris (eating and pleasure, 2nd of the afternoon work hours)

Hesperis (end of the afternoon, start of evening)

Dysis (sunset)

Arktos/Arctus (night sky, constellation) not original to the set

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[thekimonogallery]

"A lovely image of a Japanese Bride, wearing a beautiful Uchikake (outer kimono) decorated with a Bamboo, Pine and Plum Blossom motif, known as the "three friends of winter", an auspicious grouping often associated with the marriage ceremony, the motif represents Mount Horai and the wish for a long and happy life for the new couple. " Photograph taken in the 1910's, Japan.  Text and image via Blue Ruin 1 of Flickr