Aug 30, 2023 · Achelous was the name of both the largest river in Greece—flowing from the Pindus Mountains to the Ionian Sea—and the god of that river. A child of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys, Achelous was an ancient and powerful god. He fought Heracles for the hand of the princess Deianira, but was ultimately defeated.

Aug 24, 2023 · Amalthea was the name of either the nymph or goat (there were different versions) who nursed Zeus when he was a baby. In some accounts, Zeus honored Amalthea after her death by placing her among the stars as a constellation; in others, he celebrated her by placing her skin over his shield, the aegis.

Jul 14, 2023 · Heracles, son of Zeus, was a hero famous for his physical strength and for performing the Twelve Labors. He was easily recognized by his lion skin, club, and bow.

Jul 31, 2023 · Swift and fierce Achilles was one of the greatest warriors of Greek mythology. During the Trojan War, he was instrumental in helping the Greeks retrieve Helen and decimate Troy.

Mar 25, 2023 · The Sirens were sea monsters whose beautiful singing caused sailors to forget their home and throw themselves into the sea. Some heroes, including the cunning Odysseus, managed to outsmart them and escape their seductive song intact.

Mar 8, 2023 · Amphitrite was an enchanting nymph from the depths of the sea. An important goddess in her own right, she became the wife and queen of Poseidon, one of the greatest gods of the Greek pantheon.

Mar 9, 2023 · The Erinyes (“Furies”) were terrifying sisters who acted as goddesses of vengeance and retribution. From their grim home in the Underworld, the Erinyes punished crimes that violated the natural order—especially offenses against family members.

The horn she brings in which all Autumn’s stor’d, And ruddy apples for the second board. Now morn begins to dawn, the sun’s bright fire Gilds the high mountains, and the youths retire; Nor stay’d they, ’till the troubled stream subsides, And in its bounds with peaceful current glides. But Achelous in his oozy bed

Mar 24, 2023 · Nessus was a Centaur killed by Heracles when he tried to rape the hero’s wife, Deianira. But before dying, Nessus was able to trick Deianira into avenging him.

Aug 31, 2023 · The Naiads were water nymphs, generally associated with bodies of fresh water such as springs, rivers, and lakes. Many of them were the daughters, lovers, or mothers of famous heroes and gods.