Nemesis in Greek Mythology

Nemesis in ancient Greek mythology: the deity of retribution, of hubris, and of the restoration of secular order.

Nemesis in Greek Mythology, one of the most enigmatic forms of Greek mythology, embodies the concept of divine justice. He's not just a vigilante.· is the power that restores balance when the hubris of men or gods disrupts secular order. Her presence is not always visible, but is felt at the moment...More

The Muses in Ancient Greek Mythology

The nine Muses of ancient Greek mythology

Οι Μούσες: Θεές της Μουσικής, της Ποίησης και των Τεχνών Οι Μούσες αποτελούν κεντρικές θεότητες έμπνευσης στην αρχαία ελληνική μυθολογία, προσωποποιώντας τις τέχνες, τη γνώση, τη μνήμη και τη δημιουργική δύναμη του ανθρώπινου πνεύματος. Ως θυγατέρες του Δία και της Μνημοσύνης, οι Μούσες θεωρούνταν η θεϊκή πηγή της ποίησης, της μουσικής, της ιστορίας και της …More

Cabeirian Mysteries

cabeirian mysteries in Samothraki – mysterious worship of ancient Greece

Τα Καβείρια Μυστήρια Μυστηριακή Λατρεία, Χθόνια Θεολογία και Σωτηριολογική Διάσταση στην Αρχαία Ελλάδα Περίληψη Τα Καβείρια Μυστήρια αποτελούν μία από τις πλέον αινιγματικές και αρχαϊκές μορφές μυστηριακής λατρείας στον αρχαίο ελληνικό κόσμο. Συνδεδεμένα κυρίως με τη Σαμοθράκη, τη Λήμνο και τη Βοιωτία, τα μυστήρια αυτά είχαν έντονο χθόνιο και σωτηριολογικό χαρακτήρα, προσφέροντας στους μυημένους προστασία, …More

Orphic Mysteries | Orphism, Soul and Cosmology in Ancient Greece

Elefsina in Greek mythology, Demeter goddess and Elefsinian Mysteries. History, ceremonies and symbolism.

Orphic Mysteries Cosmology, Ritualism and Sotiological Thought in Ancient Greece Orphism Orphic Mysteries are one of the most complex and peculiar religious phenomena of ancient Greek religion. Unlike the public, ceremoniously constant worship of the Olympian gods, orphism introduces an inner, salvationological dimension, focusing on the immortality of the soul, cleansing and...More

Worship Ceremonies in Ancient Greece | Sacrifices, Mysteries

Elefsina in Greek mythology, Demeter goddess and Elefsinian Mysteries. History, ceremonies and symbolism.

Οι τελετές λατρείας στην αρχαία Ελλάδα ήταν κεντρικές στη θρησκευτική και κοινωνική ζωή, με θυσίες, σπονδές, προσευχές, μυστήρια, εορτές και καθαρμούς προς τιμήν θεών, ηρώων και χθόνιων δυνάμεων. Το κείμενο παρουσιάζει τις βασικές μορφές λατρείας, τον ρόλο τους στην πόλη-κράτος και τη σημασία τους για την ελληνική θρησκευτική ταυτότητα.

Eleusinian Mysteries and goddess Demeter

Elefsina in Greek mythology, Demeter goddess and Elefsinian Mysteries. History, ceremonies and symbolism.

Elefsina was one of the most important sacred places of antiquity thanks to the worship of Demeter and the famous Elefsinian Mysteries. The text presents the myth of the arrival of the goddess, its connection with Persephone, the birth of the Mysteries, the initiation and final decline of the sanctuary with the end of ancient religion.

Pandora's box

Pandora Box – Myth, Interpretation & Symbolism

The myth of Pandora tells how Zeus sent the first woman as punishment for humanity, after the fire that Prometheus stole. When she opened the vessel she was given, all the suffering was released into the world, while only hope was left inside. The text also explains that the «carton» comes from a later translation of ...More

Scylla and Harybdi, the deadly trap of Ulysses

Scylla and Harybdi in Greek Mythology

Dogs and Harybdes Scylla and Harybdi are two of the most famous and terrifying monsters of Greek mythology. They resided opposite sides of a narrow sea passage, making each passage extremely dangerous. This passage is associated with mythical naval adventures, such as those of Jason, Ulysses and Aeneas. From their co-existence...More

Old: the dark sisters

The Elders of Greek mythology keep their common eye in dark rocky landscape

The Scriptures in Greek Mythology The Grey Sisters of Greek Mythology The Elders are a trinity of brothers in Greek mythology and are one of the most famous mythical triplets, next to figures such as the Mermaids, appearing in the accounts of Ancient Greece. The reputation of the Elders, however, is mainly due to their participation in the adventures of ...More