Tykhe

Themis

Themis held the exalted position of a Titan goddess, overseeing divine law and harmonious order, which encompassed the time-honored principles of conduct initially ordained by the gods. She also served as a prophetic deity, presiding over the most ancient oracles, including Delphoi (Delphi). In t...

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Themis

Leto

Leto among the illustrious Titanides, stood as the cherished consort of Zeus, and as the mother to the divine twins, Apollon and Artemis. She held the divine mantle of motherhood and, alongside her offspring, she shielded and nurtured the young. Her name and symbols indicated her role as a guardi...

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Leto

Nike

Nike (Nicé), the winged deity, epitomized victory in its multifaceted forms, whether attained through warfare or peaceful rivalry. At the onset of the Titan War, when Zeus was marshaling allies, Styx introduced her four offspring—Nike (Victory), Zelos (Rivalry), Kratos (Cratus Streng...

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Nike

Iris

Iris reigned as the divine custodian of the rainbow and served as the celestial messenger of the Olympian deities. She was frequently hailed as the loyal attendant and personal envoy of Hera. Inextricably linked to the realms of sea and sky, her lineage revealed Thaumas, "the wondrous," as her fa...

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Iris

Horae

The Horai (Horae) held dominion over the changing seasons and the inherent divisions of time within the natural world. They oversaw the cyclical movements of the celestial constellations, which defined the passage of the year, while their three sibling goddesses, the Moirae (Moirae), wove the int...

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Horae

Hebe

Hebe embodied the essence of youth and took on the role of the divine cupbearer, presenting ambrosia during the celestial banquets of the gods. She also held the honored position as the matron deity of young brides and dutifully attended to the goddess Aphrodite.

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Hebe

Eros

Eros, the playful deity of love, served as an ever-faithful companion and cherubic aide to the goddess Aphrodite.

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Eros

Asklepios

Asklepios (Asclepius) held the divine mantle as the god of healing and medicine. He was not only the guardian deity but also the esteemed forefather of the Asklepiades (Asclepiades), the ancient fellowship of healers and physicians.

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Asklepios

Poseidon

Poseidon, known as the Olympian god who held dominion over the vast seas, seismic upheavals, inundations, arid spells, and the noble equines. His visage took the form of a robust, fully-grown figure, sporting a dark beard, and wielding a trident—an angler's spear, armed with three prongs....

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Poseidon

Hestia

Hestia was the virgin goddess of the hearth (both private and municipal) and the home. As the goddess of the family hearth she also presided over the cooking of bread and the preparation of the family meal. Hestia was also the goddess of the sacrificial flame and received a share of every sacrifi...

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Hestia

Hermes

Hermes was the Olympian god of herds and flocks, travellers and hospitality, roads and trade, thievery and cunning, heralds and diplomacy, language and writing, athletic contests and gymnasiums, astronomy and astrology. He was the herald and personal messenger of Zeus, King of the Gods, and ...

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Hermes

Hephaistos

Hephaistos (Hephaestus) stood as the Olympian deity presiding over fire, artisans, blacksmiths, metalcraft, stonework, and sculpting. He was commonly portrayed as a bearded man, clutching a hammer and tongs—the quintessential instruments of a blacksmith—and occasionally seen astride a...

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Hephaistos