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thejudgingtrash · 5 years ago

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@aph-usa-is-my-dad Thank you, thank you! 🙇🏽‍♀️

Alright lads, looks like it’s time for hot takes part III!

Here’s Part 1//Here‘s Part 2

Apollo won’t get Zeus position. Why is everyone wishing for that? And why should he? All of you really want to romanticize/project yourself onto him, huh?

Casual Reyna >>> praetor Reyna

Grover has the fattest ass in the Riordanverse, I don’t make the rules

People lack of basic reading skills part III

The fact that adults in New Rome let kids rule the fucking place is still mindblowing

Rick apologists are lame. People calling out shit isn’t an attack on you. Stop defending a product‘s/public figure‘s honor. Defending Rick Riordan is the equivalent of you defending the honor of a snickers bar. Dude doesn’t know you and dude doesn’t give a fuck about you. You are a walking dollar bill at best

Romans are still fucking wacky and despite Camp Jupiter being superior allegedly it’s a whole damn chaotic mess. Where are the supposed civilized Romans because I don’t see them?

Camp Half-Blood >>>> Camp Jupiter, especially when Percy trains in his summer vacations and beats praetor Jason’s goddamn ass who’s been training for 12 years

Why did Riordan even try to make Jason appear to come close to Percy’s level? The imbalance of power is so abundantly clear and makes Jason seem even smaller in that regard. Riordan is truly Percy’s biggest hater

The fact that CHB also glamorizes child soldiers in a more fun and relaxed way. Yikes

Nico is a white™ (again, he is European)

Rachel was annoying but didn’t deserve the blatant hate.

Annabeth should’ve had another possible love interest to spark some pissed Percy. Luke doesn’t count. Percy’s jealously revolves around (the possibility of) her not being around him (e.g. the hunters), not him ”losing“ her to someone else romantically speaking

Silena is the OG Aphrodite kid, fuck the rest

Amazons >> hunters by a slight margin. They’re also an awful bunch

The execution of the hunters is so bad omg, just let me revamp them, Ricardo

If a different take on a headcanon/characters really offends you/paint that much of a different picture of op, then I’m not sorry (only exception if the headcanon is based on discriminatory means. Someone saying they don’t like A and someone using slurs and being a douche are two different things)

The entire Aphrodite cabin is pan FYI

Team demigods who receive periods would probably be extra fucked when it comes to monsters and stuff. Let’s address this

Why exactly couldn’t the gods handle their own shit? Hunting monsters in your area makes sense as a demigod job. But stuff like retrieving Hermes‘ staff (especially when the dude is the speedy traveler guy) makes no goddamn sense

Let’s face it: Annabeth is the only good female character that Riordan pulled off. Also wasn’t she based off his wife? If so, that’s why.

The lack of irl examples for his POC and other women is abundantly clear as he can’t lure everyone from his environment into the stories especially because he has no irl connection to minorities. So he fabricated stuff/did his 5 mins of wiki and got it severely wrong. Clock that tea!

Camp Half-Blood t-shirts belong to the trash. Orange is Yellow‘s cousin and both are ugly to the max. Let’s just switch colors of both camps. Let the Romans deal with the hideous shit

Chiron and Paul are Riordan‘s self-inserts

Tbh giving Hazel super mist powers and tying Frank to Poseidon was stupid

Skater!Percy is pretty much canon but I just can’t envision it? The thought of it is cute and so 2000s but my brain goes fjfldlsöwlwbvd (and tbh gymnast!/dancer!/Parcours!Percy >>>>> skater!basketball!Percy)

People are forgetting that Percy is the unpopular kid both in the mortal realm and at camp and partially chose to be so? Let me remind you of the truth real quick

Beckendorf and Silena are the horny bastards of the Camp Half-Blood. Issa fact

The gods not really immortalizing Chiron and simply saying that he’ll live as long as he’s needed turned him into the cryptic fuck we all know. That’s why he barely helps out (On that note a tiny Chiron essay)

A headcanon, regardless of how popular it is, isn’t factual/reality. So fighting over different takes of the exact same issue is rather pointless but you do you. Some popular blog having an opinion with a large following doesn’t automatically negate your sentiment

Piper being ”unconventional“ as in hating make-up and being dressed up is in itself more than fine but the execution was lacking and her coming off as pretentious and annoying was the result

Piper also has no taste in men if she thinks that amnesia brick boy Grace > Percy. Just no. Lesbians claim haaa

If I see another Amandla or Zendaya or another biracial/lightskinned face claim for Hazel I will lose it

Everyone and their mother having a crush on Percy fuels them Gary Stu feelings, just saying

The fact that Riordan casually drops the abuse that Percy has suffered from like some fucking tic tacs just to never be spoken about should be a reason enough to whoop his ass

Not maturing and darkening HOO (there were good thoughts but also many whacky executions) was the biggest mistake Riordan had made. He should’ve went the Rowling route and transitioned from kids books to YA

The whole fire stick thing that Riordan ripped off from Meleager and slapped onto Frank was terribly executed

A lot of you people should open up more to jokes and not take everything all too seriously

The fact that people seriously ship/ped Reyna x Apollo is proof enough that this fandom should burn

Why do Luke discussions at this point still exist? You’re essentially glossing over the same four things

Hyping up fanfics to the max is a terrible idea. Also don’t shy away from giving writers constructive criticism

Stoner headcanons are here to stay and slay!

On one hand seeing discussions from the science side of PJO talking about the biology, physics etc. is super interesting but on the other hand getting heated over the illogical basis of ”magic“ is pretty much a waste of time

Riordan‘s world building is truly awful

Frazel is a crime against humanity

If you don’t get someone‘s post actually look op up and read the tags? No need to spam the exact question to everything

Fat Frank stays. I get it, Greek gods are hot, they are conceited and choose to fuck people that they perceive as attractive, so their offspring also has some higher levels in the beauty realm. But why not explore the opposite? Why does every character need a makeover or a blessing that gives them enhanced looks?

Clarisse‘s thigh can break ya neck

Also Riordan is Annabeth’s biggest hater. Let’s throw all of her most important possessions away to proof that the smart one can survive without any of it. Sure, but the emotional attachment to the stuff still remains especially when everyone else is walking out of Annabeth’s life

Making Leo another horny bastard was an accurate portrayal of your casual 16 year old boy. Annoying, but realistic

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easyhairstylesbest · 4 years ago

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Leo Monthly Horoscope

MONTH OF January

Monthly Snapshot

Let’s DO this, Leo! The last six months of your life may have felt like a whole lot of movement but no specific destination. Life has been filled with adventures and unexpected plot twists, to be sure. But are you ready to come in for a landing?

As 2021 begins, you’ll finally start heading in a clear direction, and it’s a relief. Leo is one of the zodiac’s four “fixed” signs, meaning you like to plant your flag and take tangible action steps toward concrete goals. If you’ve scattered your energy in too many directions, you can now prioritize, plan and focus. With Mars and Uranus firing up your career zone, you can turn those lofty but unfocused concepts into concrete goals. Just get things underway before Mercury turns retrograde on January 30, which could disrupt or delay your mission.

While the Sun is in Capricorn and your systematic, healthy sixth house until January 19, you’re still wearing your project manager hat (paired with athleisure). It’s a great time to set any of your ambitious news ideas to a timeline and budget—and to make sure you’re breaking up your busy work schedule lots of nutritious meals, satisfying sleep and movement.

You’ll get by with a little bit (or a lot) of help from your friends, too. As structured Saturn and expansive Jupiter start their first full month in Aquarius, your seventh house of partnerships becomes a focal area. The message? Just because you CAN do something alone doesn’t mean you should. Lean on the most important people from Team Leo and give your best energy to the ones who always come through for you.

Week 1: January 1-10

Make dreams reality

Coming through: Leo on a mission! After spending the last half-year in “blue sky” visionary mode, you can FINALLY craft a master plan for rolling out all your big ideas. On Wednesday, January 6, go-getter Mars wraps an extended six-month visit to Aries—four times longer than its usual spin through any sign—and departs your ninth house of expansion, learning and travel. While you may not have gotten to take any epic vacations, you’ve certainly broadened your mental and metaphysical horizons since Mars first began this transit on June 27, 2020.

In some ways, it’s been good to have such an open-hearted and wide perspective on life during the pandemic. But anxious Mars in this globetrotting sector also gave you itchy feet. Many Leos struggled mightily with all the pandemic restrictions, particularly the lack of human contact. Your sign loves to play social director and superconnector and to explore limitless possibilities. And at a time when the stars were aligned for you to grow, you simply weren’t able to “go big” and express your Leo nature to the fullest.

Nonetheless, you’ve probably had a ton of great ideas brewing. As Mars marches into Taurus and your ambitious, success-driven tenth house from January 6 until March 3, you’ll move into a more “high-powered” phase and mindset. You may ascend into a leadership role, possibly with a new title or promotion but also great responsibility. (You’re up for the task, but you’ll still feel the pressure!) If your job has had Covid cutbacks, you may have to carry more of the burden for a while, picking up the slack with a smaller staff.

Calling all entrepreneurs: Not only does Mars in this disciplined sector help you craft a structure for those lofty visions, but he also supplies you with the stamina to see your ideas through. You’ve had a bumper crop of brainstorms, but which ones can actually go the distance?

Start by whittling down the most viable contenders, then putting a budget, timeline and agenda behind them. Prioritizing is key. You’ll have to say no to a few halfhearted plans and projects in order to say yes to the one or two goals that matter most.

The tenth house rules fathers and men, and a guy in your life could play a pivotal role, either as a fierce ally and champion for your ideas or as a source of stress that you’ll need to confront directly. Assert yourself, but try not to get dragged into any intense fighting.

Week 2: January 11-17

So much to do, so little time

You’ve got places to go AND people to see—and doing that all at once isn’t easy. This week, speedy Mars and Uranus are active in Taurus and your tenth house of career. While you’re ready to make some power moves, you could run into resistance from Jupiter and Saturn, which are both in Aquarius and your seventh house of partnerships.

On Wednesday, January 13, speedy Mars could bring a peak professional moment, when your time and talents are in high demand. But good luck turning around that short-deadline assignment today. Mars will lock horns in a tense square with heavyweight Saturn in your partnership house, throwing obstacles in your path. Demands from your personal life (and a certain someone in particular) could distract or even derail your ambitious plans.

Be careful how much you take on, both at work and with loved ones, because too many obligations will lead you to crash. From dropped balls to an explosive fight, it won’t end well. Your best bet this week is to underpromise and overdeliver, not to say yes to everything.

Besides, some exciting new professional projects could be on their way—and you’ll want to keep your calendar open! On Thursday, January 14, changemaker Uranus ends a five-month retrograde backspin that disrupted your ambitious plans. As Uranus corrects course and turns direct (forward), a chance to rise into a leadership or prominent role could come, perhaps unexpectedly. If you haven’t been able to express your pioneering ideas or to get others to buy into them, that could all change. (Fun fact: There will be zero retrograde planets for two weeks now, a great time to make bold moves.)

Is Team Leo as tight as it could be? Because also on Thursday, the Sun and powerhouse Pluto make their once-a-year meetup. As they unite in Capricorn, your sixth house of helpful people, organization and well-being gets a charge. Are you surrounding yourself with savvy strategists…or suck-ups who just tell you what you want to hear? Stock your squad with people who can become trusted supporters for your mission, even if they’re a little bit green right now.

As the life-giving Sun and shadowy Pluto unite, pay special attention to your stress levels and overall health. A nagging ache or pain shouldn’t just be written off. There’s no need to be paranoid, but don’t dismiss it. Whether the answer is booking an overdue doctor’s visit or an evening of self-care, prioritize your wellness and self-care now.

You’ll be pulled between relationships and professional goals once again on Sunday, January 17, when expansive Jupiter in your partnership house squares off against disruptive Uranus in your career zone. Jupiter-Uranus squares only happen every seven years, and as these two liberated planets fight for freedom, you could feel the urge to break free of anything confining, from jobs to roles to relationships.

You might also be experiencing major growth in both areas simultaneously—a case of “too much of a good thing” all at once. If you feel overloaded, don’t force yourself to make a binding decision or choose a set path. Explore every option but wait to commit to anything until you do.

Week 3: January 18-24

Are you getting the help you deserve?

Two is your magic number from this week forward! On Tuesday, January 19, your ruler, the radiant Sun, enters Aquarius until February 18, heating up your seventh house of partnerships. As El Sol joins Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn in the Water Bearer’s domain, your partnerships take on even more importance. For the next month, focus on nurturing your closest ties and creating alliances that feel synergistic and supportive.

You may need to turn to some of these people because hotheaded Mars stages two planetary putsches this week that could turn up the intensity, especially around your career. On Wednesday, January 20, Mars and Uranus, two of the most kinetic but volatile planets, will conjoin in Taurus and your tenth house of career and long-term goals.

As Mars and Uranus electrify your mission, you’re able to cut through the fluff and clearly see each step you should take to reach your destination. The problem? Your “long view” could also turn you into an accidental bulldozer. Make sure you don’t run anyone over on your quest, Leo!

On Saturday, January 23, Mars will square off against expansive Jupiter in your partnership zone, making it hard to juggle the ballooning demands of your career and your closest ties. Your frustration levels could go through the roof if you try to be “all things to all people.” But as a Leonine force of nature, you’ll probably attempt it anyhow.

Our advice: Slow down and ask for what you need! Also on Saturday, sobering Saturn will make its once-a-year alignment with your ruler, the Sun. This annual “audit” can deliver a harsh reminder of your human limitations, revealing where your boundaries aren’t clear enough and your foundations need fortifying.

As the Sun and Saturn unite in your partnership zone, you might realize that a person you’re leaning on can’t hold the weight. That doesn’t mean you have to cut them off. But you should definitely consider getting certain needs met elsewhere rather than trying to extract “blood from a stone.” Is it time to commit to a more permanent status? This mature meetup could have you pondering the merits of signing on the dotted line, whether in business or love.

Perhaps you need to ask more of the people in your circle as one Leo friend just did after he found himself confronting an unexpected medical issue. Is Team Leo pulling its weight as much as you are—or are you holding up the world on your shoulders? Redistribute the load, Leo, and the energetic balance that comes as a result will be better for everyone.

Week 4: January 25-31

A full moon and miracles, just for you

Get ready: The year’s only full moon in Leo is coming this week! But first, partnerships are the focal point as a flock of planets flits through Aquarius and your seventh house of committed relationships. The Sun, Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn are all in this loyal sign, infusing your closest ties with an intellectual spark, vibrant fellowship and staying power. Is it time to make things official? If so, consider the terms of engagement that will make you feel comfortable going “all in” with someone.

Warning: Not all duos will be dynamic under this week’s starmap. On Tuesday, January 26, the Sun in Aquarius will square off against disruptor Uranus in Taurus, echoing the tension of the January 17 Jupiter-Uranus square. You could be torn between demands of a key relationship and a career curveball. Is caring for other people blocking your ascent? Or are you holding yourself back by NOT partnering up with a fellow power player? You may need to shift some expectations and roles with your closest ties so you can truly shine. P.S. You don’t have to say yes to every demand—least of all the last-minute ones!

The brightest spot of the year so far could arrive on Thursday, January 28, when the full moon in your sign puts the thousand-watt spotlight on YOU and your accomplishments. You’re not one to wait in the wings, Leo. Today’s your curtain call—so step boldly on stage and bask in well-deserved applause. And if the clapping doesn’t come? Get out there anyway. This full moon is a big nudge to claim your visibility.

Even better? The same day as the Leo full moon, the Sun (your celestial ruler) will conjunct expansive Jupiter in its once-a-year meetup, known as the Day of Miracles and considered by astrologers to be one of the luckiest days of the year. As these two power players unite in your partnerships zone, your duos become extra dynamic.

Keep the energy light, though, and prepare for a month-ending curveball on Saturday, January 30, when communicator Mercury goes retrograde in erratic Aquarius and your partnership zone until February 20. Are second thoughts popping up all of a sudden? Were sweet words shared that now require a bit of walking back for clarification?

Now’s not the time to make big purchases, get spontaneously hitched or sign on any dotted lines. Put those big moves on hold until next month—and watch out for a few crossed wires until then. Since Aquarius and Mercury both play big roles in technology, make sure your passwords are up to date and your devices are in good working order. Hold off on buying that new phone, laptop or set of wheels until Mercury turns direct next month. If you can’t wait, spring for the extra insurance!

LOVE & ROMANCE:

At last: A new energy is coming in this month, and you’re more than ready for it! Since June 27, passionate Mars has been in Aries and your adventurous ninth house. While that’s infused your love life with some much-needed positivity (or a sense of independence), you may feel a bit untethered after six months of this expansive energy. Maybe you developed romantic FOMO, where the grass seemed greener elsewhere. If a long-distance connection began last year, restrictions on seeing each other could have strained or snuffed the spark.

From January 6 to March 3, Mars will move through Taurus and your tenth house of long-term plans and structure. The “will they or won’t they?” vacillation gives way to a decisive energy, perhaps even a serious commitment for the future. Single Leos could meet someone through work-related endeavors (we see you flirting in that Zoom breakout room!).

The first week of the month could be super-romantic as amorous Venus hangs out in Sagittarius and your passionate, playful fifth house, where she’s been warming up since December 15. Enjoy a little belated virtual mistletoe-ing.

On January 8, the vixen planet moves into Capricorn and your practical, health-oriented sixth house. You’ll become more focused on where things are going or just taking better care of yourself. The rest of the month is all about self-care, loving your body and lavishing the nurturing on yourself for a change!

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January 9: Venus-Mars trine

Bring on the lasting love! As affectionate Venus and passionate Mars harmonize in stable earth signs, you could have true romance with all the trimmings—sensuality and stability. Skip the “come here now go away” players and their mixed messages. A partner who makes you feel secure is suddenly the most attractive catch in town. Coupled? Mark a long-term relationship with a thoughtful gift to let your mate know how much you cherish them.

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Greek Gods and Goddesses – Greek Mythology Pantheon

Most of us have at least a passing familiarity with the Greek pantheon and the rich web of stories that tell of the lives, loves, battles and adventures of Greek gods and goddesses.

These tales have inspired millennia of writers and poets, and even prophets of later religions. They also served to entertain everyone else fortunate enough to read or hear them.

Here comes a very concise overview of the main gods and goddesses who populate the ancient myths in Greek mythology – to be updated with time to include minor gods and goddesses.

Zeus

His name might start with the last letter of the alphabet but Zeus was the foremost of the Greek gods and king amongst them. He was also their god of justice and the law.

Zeus was not always ruler of Mount Olympus but the youngest son of the first king of the gods, Cronus, and his wife, Rhea. Zeus overthrew his father and drew lots with his two older brothers to decide which of the three worlds they would each rule. Poseidon and Hades won dominion over the sea and the underworld respectively while Zeus became the god of the sky.

The chief Greek god is sometimes depicted with a shield named Aegis, which he uses to manipulate natural phenomena like storms and wind, and to control the level of brightness of the day. His weapon is the thunderbolt, a tool he readily uses against fellow gods who earn his ire and also against dishonest Men.

Zeus is called Jove (Jupiter) in the Roman pantheon.

Hera

Hera is Zeus’s counterpart – the queen of the gods. She presided over issues pertaining to females and womanhood like marriage, fertility and childbirth. Dominion over kings, domains and empires was also hers.

Zeus and Hera reigned over the gods together but their relationship did not end there – they were also brother and sister, children of Cronus and Rhea. Greek myths tell of how Zeus forced the relationship and many tales recount Hera’s attempts, often successful, at thwarting Zeus’s plans in spiteful revenge later.

The cow, the peacock and the lion are animals associated with Hera. Her statues are almost invariably of a youthful, crowned woman, and she is sometimes shown holding a pomegranate in her hand. The Romans worshipped her as Juno.

Aphrodite

The Greek goddess of love is arguably the most well-known goddess of the ancient world, a position perhaps only contested by her Roman equivalent, Venus. Aphrodite represented not just love but also physical attraction and sexual desire. She herself wore a magical girdle that induced passions in those around her.

There are two myths around her birth – one is that she was the daughter of Zeus and Dione, the other that she was born of the sea after Zeus threw Uranus’s castrated genitals into the water.

Aphrodite’s husband was the crippled Hephaestus and they had no children together. She, however, did bear many other children, including Eris, Eros, Phobos, and Deimos with her husband’s brother, Ares, and also had several other lovers.

Statues of the goddess of love always present a sensual, young woman either nude or only partially clothed. The scallop shell features often in relation to the story of her birth from the water, and she is also seen with roses and myrtle, sparrows and doves.

Ares

Known most widely as the Greek god of War, Ares was also the deity who oversaw all manner of bloodletting and violence that accompany battle. He was the son of Zeus and Hera but his father is said to have disliked Ares more than anyone else.

He had romantic dalliances with Aphrodite, his sister, and they were the parents of eight children, including Phobos (fear), Deimos (terror) and Eris (discord) who often accompanied their father into battle.

While he was the god of war, Ares was not altogether successful as a combatant in his own right. Greek myths regale us with stories of his many humiliating defeats and he was regarded as universally unpopular among both gods and men.

Ares is always depicted as a clean-shaven, armed, youth and is associated with vultures, snakes and wild boar. He evolved into Mars in Roman mythology, a vastly more popular character.

Hades

His name might be eternally linked to the dead and tormented but Hades was one of the three sons of the first rulers of the gods, Cronus and Rhea; his brothers were Zeus and Poseidon. After Zeus overthrew their father, Hades literally drew the short straw to become the lord of the underworld while his brothers gained dominion over sky and sea.

The name ‘Hades’ had such negative connotations in Greek society that they were loath to say it out loud. Instead, the name ‘Plouton’ (wealthy) was chosen because it alluded to the wealth of precious metals and resources mined from under the ground where his realm lay. ‘Hades’ was then used to refer only to the underworld itself.

Hades is depicted with a drinking horn, scepter and key. Two animals accompany him – a screech owl and Cerberus, the three-headed hound that guards the entry into the underworld. The Romans adopted a variation of Plouton for themselves, calling him ‘Pluto’.

Poseidon

Poseidon, god of the seas and oceans was the brother of Zeus and Hades, and the son of Cronus and Rhea. He also extended his control to smaller water bodies like rivers and controlled droughts and earthquakes. He won his role after drawing lots with his brothers to decide who would preside over which of the three planes of existence – sea, sky and underworld.

As lord of the waters, Poseidon is also the protector of all marine animals and is often shown with dolphins. However, he is also credited with creating the first horse, an attempt to create the most beautiful animal in his love pursuit of the goddess, Demeter.

After Zeus, Poseidon is the second most powerful of the Greek gods. His personality in myths of his exploits comes across as one driven by avarice and materialism. He is depicted as a powerfully-built man with a thick, flowing beard wearing a bejeweled crown and holding a large trident.

The Romans envisioned Poseidon as Neptune in their pantheon.

Apollo

Apollo is best known as the patron god of music, poetry and the arts. However, his spectrum of specialties extended to healing, knowledge and archery. In addition, he was charged with the task of pulling the sun across the sky every day, which he did riding his four-horse chariot.

His mother was Leto and his father, Zeus. When Hera, Zeus’s wife, discovered that Leto carried her husband’s progeny, she barred her from giving birth on land; Leto gave birth on Delos, an island that had just formed. Apollo had a twin sister, Artemis.

Apollo is always represented as a youthful man at his prime, handsome, powerful and athletic. While he is most often associated with all manner of positive things like light, truth and healing, it is said that arrows he shoots from his bow also have the power to cause disease where they land.

Apollo himself has no dominion over the sea but he is often associated with the dolphin, possibly because of the manner of his birth.

Artemis

The virgin goddess of the hunt is one of the most empowered female characters in Greek mythology. Twin sister of Apollo, she is the daughter of Zeus and Leto, and oversees hunts, hunting grounds, childbirth and young girls.

According to Greek myths, she asked Zeus to grant her eternal chastity and virginity and thus never had relationships with any mortal or other gods. There is no shortage of instances, though, where various gods have tried to seduce and even force themselves upon her. However, Artemis emerged with her honor intact each time.

Always armed with at least one weapon and possibly more from an armory of hunting spears, knives and bows and arrows, Artemis is often portrayed in the company of animals. She is always young and lithe of form, dressed in a way that reveals her athletic build.

Artemis from the Greek myths became Diana to the Romans.

Athena

Another strong and positive female role model from Greek mythology, Athena was the goddess of military tactics and strategy, reason, intelligence, literature and a variety of other fields which require keen mental acuity.

Legends tell of how Zeus swallowed Athena’s mother whole while she carried her in the womb. He started having terrible headaches and the other gods cleaved his forehead; Athena emerged from within fully grown and fully armored. It is because she went through Zeus’s head that she is associated with intelligence and cleverness.

Zeus admired Athena and she was even permitted her to wield his thunderbolt. However, Athena is most often associated with defense instead of attack. The Greeks credited Athena with a slew of priceless inventions, including the bridle, rake, plow, yoke, pot, flute, chariot and ship.

Statues of Athena show a lean, athletic, young woman with a crested helm and often a spear as well. The wise owl and wondrous olive tree are associated with Athena. To the Romans, she was Minerva.

Demeter

Woman in her classic gentle and nurturing form was represented by the ancient Greeks in the personification of the goddess Demeter. She was the goddess of the earth, agriculture, harvest, grain and nourishment.

Demeter stood amongst the gods as sister to Zeus, daughter of Cronus and Rhea. With Zeus, she bore Persephone, who was abducted by Hades, god of the underworld. It is said that winter is the period when she withdraws her gift of earthly bounty to man and mourns her daughter. This bestows upon her the title of the goddess of the seasons.

Depicted as a sober, mature woman and usually shown with a cornucopia and/or sheaves of wheat in her hands, Demeter also often carries a lotus staff. Pigs and snakes are associated with her. In Roman mythology, Demeter became Ceres, from whose name we get the English word ‘cereal’.

Hestia

While we seldom associate the words ‘humble’ and ‘unassuming’ with gods and goddesses, Hestia certainly deserves both titles. Being the daughter of Cronus and Rhea, and sister of Zeus, this virgin goddess of the home and hearth had excellent blood. However, she abdicated her position at the table of the Twelve Olympians, allowing Dionysus to ascend in her place.

Hestia’s symbols are the hearth and kettle, making her the goddess of the domicile. In that respect, she was not worshipped publicly (in contrast to her Roman counterpart, Vesta) and there are no temples dedicated to her. Instead, it is believed that homes usually had a small prayer house or altar to honor the goddess.

Hestia took a vow of chastity and she is usually represented as a middle-aged woman wearing a veil.

Dionysus

The Greeks were known for their wild revelry during festivals and most joyful events, particularly those where wine was consumed, were considered to be blessed by Dionysus. He was the Greek god of that intoxicating substance as well as revelry, merrymaking, drunkenness and earthly pleasures.

Dionysus is unique in that he is the only immortal Greek god born of a mortal woman. Fathered by Zeus, he lost his mother to a jealous Hera’s machinations while still unborn. Zeus stitched the fetal Dionysus to himself and his birth from the king of the gods bestowed immortality upon him.

Hera pursued Dionysus even after this, and Zeus left him in the charge of the mountain nymphs. This is why festivals dedicated to the god of wine were held not in temples but in wooded areas.

Statues of Dionysus from ancient Greece depict an older man with a thick, curly beard, always brandishing a wine cup and often holding a bunch of grapes. In later Greek society, he also gained the name ‘Bacchus’, which was subsequently adopted by the Romans.

Hermes

Hermes, messenger of the gods, was always one of Man’s greatest allies in their coexistence with the beings they worshipped. He is the god of travel, communication, trade and boundaries (his name means ‘boundary maker’). His swiftness and wanderings made him the patron of both athletes and thieves.

He is often seen as a guide, leading souls of the dead on their journey to the afterlife. Myths about Hermes paint the picture of a mischievous god, always brimming with ideas for a laugh at his fellow deities. However, his nimble mind is also employed by various gods when in a quandary.

Images of Hermes always portray a youthful man, unbearded and with a pleasant countenance. On his feet are his legendary winged sandals, a gift from Zeus in recognition of his speed and agility. The Romans named him Mercury.

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