Scenario 1: You have to travel to another land to sell your wool but you have no place to stay.
Who: I would pray to Hermes (Mercury), god of commerce.
What: I would pray to him to ensure a safe travel and place to stay.
Why: Hermes was the protector of travelers. He is known for his helpfulness to mankind. He was the messenger and link between the mortals and the Olympians, as well as being on his own initiative. He aided Perseus when he set out to face Medusa, and in one a version of the story Hermes loaned him his magic sandals which gave him the ability to fly. I would pray to Artemis (Diana), goddess of chastity, virginity, hunt, the moon and natural environment. Knowing that she was the goddess of the natural environment I would pray
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Who: I would pray to Poseidon (Neptune), god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses.
What: I would pray to Poseidon to stop making the earth shake to try to protect my home.
Why: Poseidon has the ability to create earthquakes with his trident. When In a bad mood Poseidon strikes the ground with his trident causing earthquakes and other destruction surrounding water. Praying or offering a sacrifice could cause him to not be in such a bad mood. I would only pray to Hestia because she is the goddess of hearth and due to her being recognized to be the most gentle of all Olympians. Praying to her could possibly save my home from destruction.
Scenario 3: The winter is uncharacteristically long. You are worried about your crops freezing over.
Who: I would pray to Demeter (Ceres), goddess of corn, grain, harvest, the earth, and agriculture.
What: I would pray for her to make winter come to an end, so I wouldn’t have to worry about my
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You are worried he will not come back.
Who: I would pray to Athena (Minerva), goddess of reason, intelligent activity, arts and literature and also those of war.
What: I would pray to her for to assist and give my son wisdom and reason during his battles.
Why: Since Athena was fierce and brave in battle. She took part in wars that defended the state and home from outside enemies. Athena was the embodiment of wisdom, reason, and purity. Choosing her due to having experience and not being known as cruel in battle. I would also pray to Hestia (Vesta), goddess of hearth, family, and domestic life. I would pray to her for to protect my son in war, so I would not have to worry about my son returning. Hestia was the goddess of family, considering this she could prevent my family from losing a son due to her being the gentlest of all Olympians.
Scenario 5: You think your spouse is unfaithful.
Who: I would pray to Hera (Juno), goddess of
or it could be that she feels that the lord is only after one thing.
Through her autonomy, being unlike others and destined to live an ethereal and divine life, she demonstrates yet another goddess archetype: the virgin. She feels it is her sole destiny to go to the divine and does not fear sacrifice, but exults in her role as both conduit to the gods and a goddess herself. She has a longing to be with the gods and knows she is singular and special among the mortals of Glome. “The sweetest thing in all my life has been the longing — to reach the Mountain, to the find the place where all the beauty came from —”
All the gods and goddesses within the ancient greek religion were heavily worshipped by the Spartans, in particular Artemis Orthia, Poseidon and Apollo. The gods convey the society’s values and ethics. Artemis Orthia, was the combination of two deities, who
Spartan religion was interpreted to support the military state. The religious connection to the military can be first seen in the Greek Gods the Spartiates emphasised and worshipped. The principal Spartan Gods were Apollo, Artemis, Athena, Discouri and Zeus. Apollo, Artemis and Athena more explicitly demonstrate the militaristic nature of Sparta with the three Gods associated with victory, wisdom, and skill in battle. Even Gods that were not usually known for battle were given militaristic traits, like the statue of the Armed Aphrodite [Goddess of love] in Thornax. The principal God however would have been Apollo who was also a master archer and an athlete and was seen as the model youth and a guardian of young men. His twin sister, Artemis, was the guardian of young women. The worship of Apollo and Artemis and their high status reflects the military value of Spartan society in training the youth for future defence. Such devotion to Apollo and Artemis can be seen in the Sanctuary of Apollo at Amyclae where coins in the likeness of Apollo were found and at the Temple of Artemis Orthia where votive offerings were found and it was known to be a centre for blood sacrifices.
Greek mythology is something that everyone knows of, not only because it is so interesting, but because of the many gods and goddesses. One of the most well known goddesses being Goddess Athena who portrayed so many good characteristics. Although Goddess Athena is best known for wisdom, military skill, and crafts, she is also known for her mythological influence on the modern day world and her acts of heroism.
in a prayer to Diana, the goddess of chaste, " Well you know that I desire to be
remembered the first message God had told her, “He said, You have to do this, and I’ll help
Poseidon was relied upon by sailors for a safe voyage on the sea. Many men drowned horses in sacrifice of his honor. He lived on the ocean floor in a palace made of coral and gems, and drove a chariot pulled by horses. However, Poseidon was a very moody divinity, and his temperament could sometimes result in violence. When he was in a good mood, Poseidon created new lands in the water and a calm sea. In contrast, when he was in a bad mood, Poseidon would strike the ground with a trident and cause unruly springs and earthquakes, ship wrecks, and drownings.
Mythology was very important to the men and women of ancient Greece. They worshipped the gods and goddesses, wrote poems about them, and based a great deal of art work off of them. The people of Greece looked to the gods and goddesses for help in all aspects of their lives; including health, agriculture, and war. Reading about Greek mythology can inform people about the society of Greece because the Greek gods were created by the people of Greece. Three main goddesses who were worshipped by the Greeks were Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite.
As you can see Athena was a very important figure in Greek mythology. She was very close to the same person in some cultures and completely different person in others. Her influence on the people varies widely depending on which stories you read and from what culture they are
also the goddess of war and the patroness of arts and crafts. Which led her to be a great leader
As a resident on Mount Olympus, Athena rightfully represents both intelligence and strategy (Grant, Hazel 83). Symbols that identify with the goddess include the owl for wisdom and the olive branch for peace (Athena or Minerva… 1). Athena was a goddess of war who preferred peace to fighting (Lies 47). The deity was depicted in full wartime armor, including a helmet and spear. However, despite her rough accessories, Athena also showed off extreme femininity in her clothing as well as features (Buxton 79). Athena was Zeus’s favorite daughter. Zeus, the king of the gods, allowed her to dress in his Aegis (Lies 47). The Aegis was a breastplate made of goatskin that bore the image of a gorgon to instill panic in foes (Buxton 79). She was born fully-grown and already dressed in her full outfit, ready for war. Furthermore, Athena was the only Olympian not born of a mother. She sprang directly from her father, Zeus’s, head (Lies 47). She was different from the others of her kind, which may be why she was so honored so highly in early Greece.
Athena's function is to be a goddess of pro-Greek warfare. She came to the aid
The Story of Poseidon Roman - Neptune - "The X-M Poseidon was the ruler of the sea, and a powerful god in Greek mythology who was often called the "Earth-shaker." His father was the Titan Cronus, who at the time was ruler of the Universe, and his mother was Rhea. Cronus was a paranoid ruler, because it had been prophesied that one of his own sons would dethrone him, just as Cronus had done to his father, Uranus. Thus, Cronus would swallow the children whom Rhea bore him. He figured that it was the safest way to ensure that none of his offspring overthrew him.