{"id":39940,"date":"2022-03-16T01:22:13","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T01:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/?p=39940"},"modified":"2024-07-27T14:23:39","modified_gmt":"2024-07-27T14:23:39","slug":"greek-theogony-titans-and-gods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/greek-theogony-titans-and-gods\/","title":{"rendered":"Greek Theogony: The Victory of Gods against Titans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"last-updated\"><span><\/span> Last updated on July 27th, 2024 at 02:23 pm <\/p><div class=\"etoc\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor: pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #555555;color:#555555\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #555555;color:#555555\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/greek-theogony-titans-and-gods\/#theogony-in-greek-mythology\" title=\"Theogony in Greek Mythology\">Theogony in Greek Mythology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/greek-theogony-titans-and-gods\/#theogony-meaning\" title=\"Theogony meaning\">Theogony meaning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/greek-theogony-titans-and-gods\/#order-out-of-chaos\" title=\"Order out of Chaos\">Order out of Chaos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/greek-theogony-titans-and-gods\/#titans-and-gods-family-tree\" title=\"Titan&#8217;s and God&#8217;s family tree\">Titan&#8217;s and God&#8217;s family tree<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/greek-theogony-titans-and-gods\/#the-primordial-gods\" title=\"The Primordial Gods\">The Primordial Gods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/greek-theogony-titans-and-gods\/#the-titans-and-the-birth-of-the-gods\" title=\"The Titans and the Birth of the Gods\">The Titans and the Birth of the Gods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/greek-theogony-titans-and-gods\/#the-titanomachy-%e2%80%93-clash-of-the-titans\" title=\"The Titanomachy &#8211; Clash of the Titans\">The Titanomachy &#8211; Clash of the Titans<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/greek-theogony-titans-and-gods\/#the-12-olympian-gods\" title=\"The 12 Olympian Gods\">The 12 Olympian Gods<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/greek-theogony-titans-and-gods\/#the-gigantomachy\" title=\"The Gigantomachy\">The Gigantomachy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/greek-theogony-titans-and-gods\/#planets-named-after-gods-of-the-greek-mythology\" title=\"Planets named after Gods of the Greek mythology\">Planets named after Gods of the Greek mythology<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/greek-theogony-titans-and-gods\/#conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/greek-theogony-titans-and-gods\/#read-more-from-greek-mythology\" title=\"Read More from Greek Mythology\">Read More from Greek Mythology<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Theogony in Greek Mythology<\/h2>\n<div class=\"narrow-box\">\n<p>We, the Hellenes, possess our very own Theogony \u2013 often referred to as Cosmogony due to its intricate exploration of the birth of the <strong>Kosmos<\/strong> (Greek for Cosmos, the Universe). This significant facet is an integral part of <a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/greek-mythology\/\">Hellenic (Greek) mythology<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Each ancient religion boasts its unique Theogony. The <strong>Greek Theogony<\/strong>, an epic poem of over a thousand lyrical lines, was penned by the illustrious Hesiodos (Hesiod). Bursting with captivating narratives, it chronicles the epic battles between <a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/greek-mythology-olympian-gods\/\"><strong>Gods<\/strong><\/a> and <strong>Titans<\/strong>, many of which are imbued with a charming and somewhat innocent quality.<\/p>\n<p>These stories have been passed down through generations, evolving in the retelling. They delve into the inception of the Universe (also known as the Cosmos, hence it&#8217;s referred to as Cosmogony) and predominantly center around the birth (Genesis in Greek) of Titans and Gods.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hesiod<\/strong>, much like the legendary <strong>Homer<\/strong>, was an epic poet of great renown. He undertook the remarkable feat of compiling these narratives and weaving them into the fabric of the Theogony around 700 BCE \u2013 a substantial period after Homer&#8217;s composition of the Iliad and Odyssey around 762 BCE, and long after the conclusion of the Trojan War.<\/p>\n<p>In his endeavor, Hesiod endeavored to corral the diverse myths circulating throughout Greece regarding the world&#8217;s creation and the emergence of the Gods. Furthermore, he ventured to untangle the intricate genealogical web of the Gods woven by these myths.<\/p>\n<h2>Theogony meaning<\/h2>\n<p>The Greek word &#8220;<strong>Theogonia<\/strong>,&#8221; which is synonymous with &#8220;<strong>Theogony<\/strong>,&#8221; stems from the fusion of &#8220;<strong>Theos<\/strong>,&#8221; meaning <strong>God<\/strong>, and &#8220;<strong>Gonos<\/strong>,&#8221; meaning <strong>offspring<\/strong>, derived from the verb &#8220;<strong>Gennao<\/strong>,&#8221; signifying &#8220;<strong>I give birth<\/strong>.&#8221; Therefore, its literal translation is &#8220;<strong>the birth of Gods<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, &#8220;<strong>Cosmogonia<\/strong>,&#8221; corresponding to &#8220;<strong>Cosmogony<\/strong>,&#8221; emerges from &#8220;<strong>Cosmos<\/strong>,&#8221; denoting the <strong>Universe<\/strong>, and &#8220;<strong>Gonos<\/strong>.&#8221; This amalgamation signifies the <strong>birth of the Universe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, there exists the term &#8220;<strong>Genesis<\/strong>,&#8221; signifying <strong>birth<\/strong>, although its scope encompasses a broader range of births.<\/p>\n<p>So, when deciding between &#8220;<strong>Theogony<\/strong>,&#8221; &#8220;<strong>Cosmogony<\/strong>,&#8221; or &#8220;<strong>Genesis<\/strong>,&#8221; it&#8217;s crucial to consider the context. Hesiod&#8217;s work focuses on the birth and genealogy of deities, making &#8220;Theogony&#8221; the most fitting choice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Order out of Chaos<\/h2>\n<p>In the genesis, a solitary element reigned: <strong>Chaos<\/strong>, an entity without origin or end, emerged shortly after the colossal event known as the Big Bang. Its enormity enveloped the entirety of the Universe (Cosmos), and Chaos, both everything and nothing, became its essence.<\/p>\n<p>At a certain juncture, two deities emerged from Chaos in an instant. <strong>Chronos<\/strong>, the embodiment of <strong>time and space<\/strong>&#8216;s inception, materialized alongside <strong>Anangee (need)<\/strong>, the embodiment of the primal <strong>need for Creation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, the ancients were unaware of the concept of the Big Bang. To them, the emergence of <strong>Chronos (Time)<\/strong> marked the genesis of all existence.<\/p>\n<p>In their pursuit, the Greeks conjured order from Chaos, attributing significance and names to their wondrous creations. Their pantheon of Gods and the tapestry of myths were born from the intricate depths of the human imagination, offering an exploration into the realms of the divine.<\/p>\n<p>In their grand tapestry, they forged Titans, Gods, and a myriad of celestial tales, shaping the very fabric of the Cosmos as we comprehend it today.<\/p>\n<p>Let us now venture into this unfolding narrative, as recounted within &#8220;Theogonia.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Titan&#8217;s and God&#8217;s family tree<\/h2>\n<p>As per Hesiod&#8217;s &#8220;Theogony,&#8221; the divine hierarchy unfurled across three distinct epochs: the <strong>Primordial Gods<\/strong>, the <strong>Titans<\/strong>, and the <strong>Olympians<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40174\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 700px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/theogony.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40174 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/theogony-700x547.jpg\" alt=\"The Genealogy of Gods according to Greek Theogony\" width=\"700\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/theogony-700x547.jpg 700w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/theogony-1140x891.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/theogony-768x600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/theogony-1536x1200.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/theogony-2048x1600.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/theogony-386x302.jpg 386w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/theogony-780x610.jpg 780w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/theogony-1170x914.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/theogony-600x469.jpg 600w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/theogony-1024x800.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/theogony.jpg 2100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">The Genealogy of Gods according to Greek Theogony<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>The Primordial Gods<\/h3>\n<p>Emerging from the primordial chaos, a radiant assembly of seven deities graced existence. Among them, <strong>Gaia<\/strong>, the revered mother earth, held paramount significance. <strong>Eros<\/strong>, the embodiment of desire, shared the stage alongside <strong>Tartaros<\/strong>, the original deity of the underworld. <strong>Erebos<\/strong>, guardian of darkness, and <strong>Nyx<\/strong>, the harbinger of night, completed this celestial assemblage.<\/p>\n<p>Two venerable entities, preexisting the cosmic dawn, were intrinsic to this grand narrative: <strong>Chronos<\/strong>, the venerable <strong>father time<\/strong>, who initiated the passage of time, and <strong>Anangee<\/strong>, the embodiment of destiny and creation, bearing the profound weight of purpose.<\/p>\n<p>These seven, the pioneers of the cosmos, were revered by the early denizens of the bronze age.<\/p>\n<p>Gaia, untouched by fertilization, brought forth three more gods: <strong>Ouranos<\/strong>, the expansive sky enveloping the earth like an ardent lover; <strong>Pontos<\/strong>, the vast sea stretching to infinity; and <strong>Orea<\/strong>, the majestic mountains that touched the heavens.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nyx<\/strong>, ignited by <strong>Eros<\/strong>, entwined with <strong>Erebos<\/strong>, birthing <strong>Etheras<\/strong> and <strong>Hemera<\/strong>, the embodiments of day and night.<\/p>\n<p>Gaia and Ouranos, a celestial pair, fostered offspring. From their union arose the <strong>Kyclopes<\/strong>, the formidable <strong>Heckatoncheires<\/strong>, and the twelve potent <strong>Titans<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>From <strong>Tartaros<\/strong>, the lord of the underworld arose a legion of monsters, including <strong>Cerberos<\/strong>, the guardian of the abyss, and the fearsome <strong>Dragon<\/strong>, guardian of the Golden Fleece, which <strong>Jason<\/strong> and the Argonauts sought. The enigmatic <strong>Sphinx<\/strong>, with a human face, lion body, and bird wings, also sprang forth.<\/p>\n<p>In this ancient perspective, the underworld lacked the Christian concept of hell, instead representing a shadowy realm where souls lingered eternally without influence over the living.<\/p>\n<p>Pontos, the originator of the sea, yielded <a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/mighty-monsters-of-greek-mythology\/\">notorious creatures<\/a>: the <strong>Harpies<\/strong>, <strong>Sirens<\/strong>, and <strong>Gorgons<\/strong>. Chief among them was <strong>Medusa<\/strong>, her serpent hair capable of petrifying any who dared gaze upon her.<\/p>\n<p>Descendants of <strong>Pontos<\/strong> included the <strong>Graies<\/strong>, three crones who shared a tooth and an eye, foreseeing fate. Their name, even in modern Greek, signifies old women\u2014a timeless echo from the bronze age.<\/p>\n<p>From Pontos emerged <strong>Nereas<\/strong>, an esteemed sea god and father to the <strong>Nereids<\/strong>, an enchanting cohort of female sea nymphs.<\/p>\n<p>Erebos and Nyx engendered an array of primordial figures. <strong>Charon<\/strong>, the ferryman of the underworld, is featured among them.<\/p>\n<p>Nyx also spawned a host of entities personifying human fears and notions: <strong>Moros<\/strong> (Doom), <strong>Thanatos<\/strong> (Death), <strong>Oneira<\/strong> (Dreams), <strong>Nemesis<\/strong> (Divine Judgment), <strong>Momos<\/strong> (Blame), <strong>Phillies<\/strong> (Affection), <strong>Geeras<\/strong> (Aging), <strong>Eris<\/strong> (Dispute), <strong>Apatee<\/strong> (Deceit), <strong>Zophos<\/strong> (Distress), <strong>Moirae<\/strong> (Fates), and <strong>Hypnos<\/strong> (Sleep).<\/p>\n<p>Hypnos fathered <strong>Phorkys<\/strong>, <strong>Phobetor<\/strong> (the scarecrow), <strong>Ikelos<\/strong>, and <strong>Phantasos<\/strong> (Phantasy). These myriad deities, woven into the tapestry of time, speak of the grandeur and complexity of early mythology.<\/p>\n<h3>The Titans and the Birth of the Gods<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Titans<\/strong>, the second generation of Gods, emerged from the union of <strong>Gaia<\/strong> and <strong>Ouranos<\/strong>, numbering a formidable twelve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oceanos<\/strong>, the God of the ocean, and <strong>Tethys<\/strong>, the river goddess, assume positions in lieu of Pontus within this epoch. Their union birthed the <strong>Okeanides<\/strong>, a vast congregation of sea goddesses whose significance would unfold in the tales to come.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hyperion<\/strong>, God of light, and <strong>Theia<\/strong>, Goddess of the ether, brought forth <strong>Helios<\/strong>, the original Sun God, and <strong>Selene<\/strong>, the first goddess of the moon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Koeos<\/strong>, in consort with <strong>Phoebe<\/strong>, bestowed upon the world <strong>Asteria<\/strong> (group of stars), <strong>Leto<\/strong>, and the formidable Olympian twins, <strong>Artemis<\/strong> and <strong>Apollon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>While some of the twelve Titans formed couples, others remained solitary. <strong>Krios<\/strong>, not aligned with a consort among the Titans, wed a daughter of <strong>Pontus<\/strong>. Their union begots <strong>Pallas<\/strong>, the original God of War.<\/p>\n<p>Pallas united with <strong>Sphynx<\/strong>, their offspring numbering four: <strong>Kratos<\/strong> (translated to Strength in modern times), <strong>Nike<\/strong>, the Goddess of Victory, <strong>Zelea<\/strong>, the embodiment of Jealousy, and <strong>Via<\/strong>, the deity of Violence and Force.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kronos<\/strong>, God of the harvest, and <strong>Rhea<\/strong>, goddess of fertility, assume the mantle of paramount significance within this generation, for they birthed pivotal Olympians, including <strong>Dias<\/strong> (Zeus).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Themis<\/strong>, <strong>Mnemosyne<\/strong>, <strong>Dione<\/strong>, and <strong>Iapetos<\/strong> complete the roster of the last four Titans.<\/p>\n<p>Of them, <strong>Iapetos<\/strong> emerges as a central figure, fathering <strong>Atlas<\/strong>, the deity famed for supporting the world on his shoulders. Additionally, Iapetos sired <strong>Prometheas<\/strong> and <strong>Epimetheas<\/strong>, Gods embodying foresight and hindsight.<\/p>\n<p>Prometheus, the harbinger of humanity and bearer of fire, stands as a significant offspring, while Epimetheus wed the inaugural woman, <strong>Pandora<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Returning to <strong>Kronos<\/strong> and <strong>Rhea<\/strong>, they reign as the king and queen of this Titan generation. While <strong>Ouranos<\/strong> and <strong>Gaia<\/strong> initially held the throne, the myth suggests Kronos and Rhea&#8217;s ascent due to the following course of events.<\/p>\n<p>Ouranos, harboring disdain for his progeny with Gaia, notably the <strong>Hecatoncheires<\/strong> with their hundred hands, cast them deep into the recesses of Earth. <strong>Gaia<\/strong>, nursing both sorrow and ire, forged a colossal sickle and implored the <strong>Titans<\/strong> to sever <strong>Ouranos<\/strong>&#8216; reign.<\/p>\n<p>Cronos, the youngest of the Titans, undertook the audacious feat, effectively castrating his father. From the spilled blood emerged the <strong>Furies<\/strong>, the vengeful goddesses, as well as the <strong>Meliae<\/strong> nymphs and an assembly of <strong>Giants<\/strong> and <strong>Erinyes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Some renditions even assert the birth of the Goddess of love, <strong>Aphrodite<\/strong>, born from the sea foam encircling Ouranos&#8217; discarded genitals near the shores of <strong>Cyprus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Consequently, Cronos and Rhea ascended as the new rulers of the divine realm.<\/p>\n<p>However, history repeated as Cronos banished the Hecatoncheires, a continuation of his father&#8217;s decree. This fateful choice beckoned a prophecy: just as Cronos vanquished his progenitor, a child of his would one day dethrone him.<\/p>\n<p>Fearing this outcome, Cronos devoured each of his offspring upon birth. Six children graced the union of Cronos and Rhea, destined to constitute the third and final generation of Gods, <strong>the Olympians<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Though Cronos consumed the first five, a cunning stratagem transpired upon the birth of the sixth child, <strong>Dias<\/strong>. <strong>Rhea<\/strong> tricked Cronos, wrapping a stone as a decoy. Ingesting the rock, believing it to be Zeus, Cronos unwittingly spared the true child.<\/p>\n<p>Safeguarded by Rhea, Zeus matured, poised to challenge his father&#8217;s dominion.<\/p>\n<h3>The Titanomachy &#8211; Clash of the Titans<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Dias<\/strong>, or Zeus, matured under the nurturing care of <strong>Nymphs<\/strong> who cradled the newborn, nourishing him with the milk of a goat named <strong>Amalthea<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In time, he acquired the strength to challenge his father, Kronos. With a resolute determination, Zeus sundered Kronos&#8217; stomach, liberating his captive siblings and ushering forth the Hecatoncheires, who joined him as steadfast allies in the impending war against the Titans.<\/p>\n<p>Another rendition presents a different course, wherein Zeus employed a potent elixir to compel Kronos to disgorge his offspring. Unbeknownst to Kronos, his divine progeny remained alive within his belly due to their inherent immortality.<\/p>\n<p>Zeus united a formidable assembly of deities, comprised of his siblings and children, alongside the venerable Aphrodite.<\/p>\n<p>During the climactic <strong>Titanomachy<\/strong>, certain Titans rallied to the side of the Gods. Notably, Aphrodite, a Titaness, joined the celestial fray, alongside three brothers\u2014Prometheus, Epimetheus, and Atlas\u2014sons of Iapetos. Additionally, the Titaness <strong>Mnemosyne<\/strong> transitioned from Titan to Zeus&#8217; mistress.<\/p>\n<p>Led by Zeus, the Gods emerged victorious, relegating the vanquished Titans to <strong>Tartara<\/strong> (known as Tartarus in Roman myth), a bleak, distant realm detached from Earth. The Hecatoncheires assumed the role of their custodians in this shadowed domain.<\/p>\n<p>This epochal struggle, often referred to as the Clash of the Titans, culminated in the prophesied outcome\u2014<strong>Zeus<\/strong>&#8216; triumphant defeat of <strong>Kronos<\/strong>. This victory propelled Zeus to ascend as the third and ultimate sovereign among the pantheon of Gods.<\/p>\n<h2>The 12 Olympian Gods<\/h2>\n<p>The initial quintet of Rhea&#8217;s liberated children comprised <strong>Poseidon<\/strong>, <strong>Demetra<\/strong>, <strong>Hera<\/strong>, <strong>Hades<\/strong> (also known as <strong>Plouton<\/strong>, the new deity of the underworld), and <strong>Hestia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Poseidon, uniting with a <strong>Nereid<\/strong>, ascended as the novel God of the sea. <strong>Demetra<\/strong> assumed Kronos&#8217; former mantle, reigning as the goddess of the harvest.<\/p>\n<p>Dias, the omnipotent king of the Gods, claimed dominion over the sky, specifically embodying the realm of thunder. Alongside his siblings, he established his sovereign seat atop Mount Olympus, from whence he governed the cosmos.<\/p>\n<p>In a divine union, Dias wed his sister <strong>Hera<\/strong>, who ascended as the regal queen of the Gods, as well as the matron deity of women.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hades<\/strong>, or Plouton, took up the mantle of the God presiding over the underworld, while <strong>Hestia<\/strong> was consecrated as the goddess of the hearth.<\/p>\n<p>The name of the dwarf planet Pluto draws from the Greek deity of the underworld (though employing the Roman name), rather than Mickey Mouse&#8217;s faithful canine companion.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-full postclass clearfix\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pluto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source from Wikipedia<\/a>: The name Pluto, after the Greek\/Roman god of the underworld, was proposed by Venetia Burney (1918\u20132009), an eleven-year-old schoolgirl in Oxford, England, who was interested in classical mythology. She suggested it in a conversation with her grandfather Falconer Madan, a former librarian at the University of Oxford&#8217;s Bodleian Library, who passed the name to astronomy professor Herbert Hall Turner, who cabled it to colleagues in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Each member of the Lowell Observatory was allowed to vote on a short list of three potential names: Minerva (which was already the name for an asteroid), Cronus (which had lost reputation through being proposed by the unpopular astronomer Thomas Jefferson Jackson See), and Pluto. Pluto received a unanimous vote.<\/p>\n<p>The name was published on May 1, 1930. Upon the announcement, Madan gave Venetia \u00a35 (equivalent to \u00a3336 in 2021, or US$394 in 2021) as a reward.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And further down we read<\/strong>: The name &#8216;Pluto&#8217; was soon embraced by the wider culture. In 1930, Walt Disney was apparently inspired by it when he introduced Mickey Mouse a canine companion named Pluto, although Disney animator Ben Sharpsteen could not confirm why the name was given.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Athena<\/strong>, the Goddess of wisdom, bestowed her name upon the city of Athens. She emerged as the offspring of Dias and his first wife, <strong>Metis<\/strong>, an Oceanid.<\/p>\n<p>Dias and Hera brought forth <strong>Hephaestos<\/strong>, the fiery God, and <strong>Ares<\/strong>, the embodiment of war.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hermes<\/strong>, the fleet-footed messenger of the Gods, sprang from Dias and <strong>Maia<\/strong>, a daughter of <strong>Atlas<\/strong>. His iconic winged helmet distinguishes him as a bridge between earthly and celestial realms, embodying diverse roles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dionysos<\/strong>, born from Dias&#8217; dalliance with Semele, an Oceanic nymph, reigned as the God of revelry and wine.<\/p>\n<p>Completing this divine lineage, <strong>Apollon<\/strong>, the radiant God of the sun, and <strong>Artemis<\/strong>, the silvery Goddess of the moon, hailed from <strong>Leto<\/strong>. She was another of Dias&#8217; myriad mistresses, the daughter of Titans <strong>Koios<\/strong> and <strong>Phoebe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apollon<\/strong> also assumed dominion over medicine and the arts, while <strong>Artemis<\/strong> stood as the Goddess of hunting.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, the <strong>Olympian pantheon<\/strong> encompasses the five siblings of Dias, coupled with seven offspring from <strong>Hera<\/strong> and various unions, plus <strong>Aphrodite<\/strong>. It&#8217;s worth noting that, in an alternative myth, Aphrodite was Dias&#8217; daughter, distinct from the sea foam-born deity mentioned earlier.<\/p>\n<p>With 14 Gods in the roster instead of the anticipated 12, Hesiod skillfully resolves this incongruity. <strong>Hestia<\/strong>, for one, ceded her Olympian seat to <strong>Dionysos<\/strong>, while <strong>Hephaestos<\/strong> primarily resided on his Lemnos workshop.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, the tapestry of the Theogony continues, unfolding countless siblings, minor deities, and demigods. Dias, who strayed from fidelity to Hera, fathered a diverse array of progeny.<\/p>\n<p>From his union with Titaness <strong>Mnemosyne<\/strong>, the <strong>Nine Muses<\/strong>, sources of music and art, were born.<\/p>\n<p>Dias sired <strong>Epaphos<\/strong> through <strong>Io<\/strong>, and with Hera, brought forth <strong>Hebe<\/strong>, <strong>Enyo<\/strong>, and <strong>Eileithyia<\/strong>. The mightiest hero of all, <strong>Heracles<\/strong>, traced his lineage to Dias and his affair with Oceanid <strong>Alcmene<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, other Gods also fathered children. <strong>Aris<\/strong>, the God of war, shared an enduring liaison with <strong>Aphrodite<\/strong>, birthing <strong>Harmonia<\/strong>, <strong>Anteros<\/strong>, <strong>Himeros<\/strong>, <strong>Deimos<\/strong>, and <strong>Phobos<\/strong>, the latter two correlating with the moons of <strong>Aris<\/strong> (Mars in Roman mythology).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hermes<\/strong> and <strong>Aphrodite<\/strong> brought forth five children: <strong>Tyche<\/strong> (Luck), <strong>Rhode<\/strong>, <strong>Peitho<\/strong> (Persuasion), <strong>Evnomia<\/strong>, and <strong>Hermaphroditos<\/strong>, a being embodying both sexes.<\/p>\n<h3>The Gigantomachy<\/h3>\n<p>However, the Gods encountered another formidable trial in the form of the <strong>Giants<\/strong>, the offspring of <strong>Ouranos<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Consequently, a fresh conflict arose: the <strong>Gigantomachy<\/strong>, a battle as protracted as its predecessor.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the Gods emerged victorious, vanquishing the Giants and establishing their majestic abode atop <strong>Mount Olympus<\/strong> in <strong>Thessaly<\/strong>. From this celestial citadel, they wielded dominion over the realms of existence.<\/p>\n<h3>Planets named after Gods of the Greek mythology<\/h3>\n<p>Presenting a collection of planetary photographs, each adorned with their original Greek appellations, honoring the legacy of the Gods.<\/p>\n<p>This stance firmly opposes the Roman adaptations, which have, in essence, misshaped their identities.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, the Roman pantheon stands as an assortment of pilfered imitations, far from the genuine counterparts venerated in ancient Greece.<\/p>\n<p>This discrepancy is often fueled by Western historians lacking historical accuracy.<\/p>\n<p>By embracing the Greek nomenclature, a distinct linguistic divergence emerges.<\/p>\n<p>An &#8216;<strong>O<\/strong>&#8216; supersedes the Latin &#8216;<strong>U<\/strong>,&#8217; &#8216;<strong>K<\/strong>&#8216; substitutes &#8216;<strong>C<\/strong>,&#8217; and a trailing &#8216;<strong>N<\/strong>&#8216; frequently finds its place\u2014thus, Apollon supplants Apollo, and Pluton outshines Pluto.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that the original epithet for the lord of the underworld is <strong>Hades<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"kad-wp-gallery127\" class=\"kad-wp-gallery gallery kt-gallery-column-3 init-isotope-intrinsic reinit-isotope kad-light-wp-gallery clearfix rowtight\" data-fade-in=\"1\" data-iso-selector=\".g_item\" data-iso-style=\"masonry\" data-iso-filter=\"false\"><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"grid_item kt_item_fade_in kad_gallery_fade_in gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/the-planet-Hades-or-Pluton.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightboxhover\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\"><div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/the-planet-Hades-or-Pluton-366x366.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/the-planet-Hades-or-Pluton-366x366.jpg 366w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/the-planet-Hades-or-Pluton-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/the-planet-Hades-or-Pluton-732x732.jpg 732w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" data-caption=\"The dwarf planet Hades or Pluton\" class=\"light-dropshaddow\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" alt=\"The dwarf planet Hades or Pluton\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/the-planet-Hades-or-Pluton-366x366.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"366px\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"366px\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"caption kad_caption\"><div class=\"kad_caption_inner\">The dwarf planet Hades or Pluton<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"grid_item kt_item_fade_in kad_gallery_fade_in gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Poseidon-planet.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightboxhover\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\"><div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Poseidon-planet-366x366.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Poseidon-planet-366x366.jpg 366w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Poseidon-planet-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Poseidon-planet-732x732.jpg 732w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" data-caption=\"Poseidon planet\" class=\"light-dropshaddow\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" alt=\"Poseidon planet\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Poseidon-planet-366x366.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"366px\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"366px\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"caption kad_caption\"><div class=\"kad_caption_inner\">Poseidon planet<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"grid_item kt_item_fade_in kad_gallery_fade_in gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-planet-Uranos.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightboxhover\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\"><div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-planet-Uranos-366x366.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-planet-Uranos-366x366.jpg 366w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-planet-Uranos-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-planet-Uranos-732x732.jpg 732w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" data-caption=\"The planet Uranos\" class=\"light-dropshaddow\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" alt=\"The planet Uranos\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-planet-Uranos-366x366.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"366px\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"366px\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"caption kad_caption\"><div class=\"kad_caption_inner\">The planet Uranos<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"grid_item kt_item_fade_in kad_gallery_fade_in gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Cronos-the-planet.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightboxhover\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\"><div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Cronos-the-planet-366x366.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Cronos-the-planet-366x366.jpg 366w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Cronos-the-planet-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Cronos-the-planet-732x732.jpg 732w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" data-caption=\"Kronos - The planet\" class=\"light-dropshaddow\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" alt=\"Kronos - The planet\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Cronos-the-planet-366x366.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"366px\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"366px\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"caption kad_caption\"><div class=\"kad_caption_inner\">Kronos &#8211; The planet<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"grid_item kt_item_fade_in kad_gallery_fade_in gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Dias-the-planet.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightboxhover\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\"><div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Dias-the-planet-366x366.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Dias-the-planet-366x366.jpg 366w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Dias-the-planet-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Dias-the-planet-1140x1140.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Dias-the-planet-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Dias-the-planet-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Dias-the-planet-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Dias-the-planet-386x386.jpg 386w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Dias-the-planet-780x780.jpg 780w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Dias-the-planet-1170x1170.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Dias-the-planet-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Dias-the-planet-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Dias-the-planet-732x732.jpg 732w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Dias-the-planet.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" data-caption=\"Dias - The planet\" class=\"light-dropshaddow\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" alt=\"Dias - The planet\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Dias-the-planet-366x366.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"366px\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"366px\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"caption kad_caption\"><div class=\"kad_caption_inner\">Dias &#8211; The planet<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"grid_item kt_item_fade_in kad_gallery_fade_in gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Ares-planet.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightboxhover\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\"><div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Ares-planet-366x366.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Ares-planet-366x366.jpg 366w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Ares-planet-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Ares-planet-732x732.jpg 732w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" data-caption=\"Ares planet\" class=\"light-dropshaddow\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" alt=\"Ares planet\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Ares-planet-366x366.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"366px\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"366px\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"caption kad_caption\"><div class=\"kad_caption_inner\">Ares planet<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"grid_item kt_item_fade_in kad_gallery_fade_in gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Gaia-planet.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightboxhover\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\"><div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Gaia-planet-366x366.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Gaia-planet-366x366.jpg 366w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Gaia-planet-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Gaia-planet-1140x1140.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Gaia-planet-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Gaia-planet-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Gaia-planet-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Gaia-planet-386x386.jpg 386w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Gaia-planet-780x780.jpg 780w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Gaia-planet-1170x1170.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Gaia-planet-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Gaia-planet-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Gaia-planet-732x732.jpg 732w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Gaia-planet.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" data-caption=\"Gaia planet\" class=\"light-dropshaddow\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" alt=\"Gaia planet\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Gaia-planet-366x366.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"366px\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"366px\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"caption kad_caption\"><div class=\"kad_caption_inner\">Gaia planet<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"grid_item kt_item_fade_in kad_gallery_fade_in gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Aphrodite-the-planet.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightboxhover\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\"><div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Aphrodite-the-planet-366x366.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Aphrodite-the-planet-366x366.jpg 366w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Aphrodite-the-planet-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Aphrodite-the-planet-732x732.jpg 732w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" data-caption=\"Aphrodite - The planet\" class=\"light-dropshaddow\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" alt=\"Aphrodite - The planet\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Aphrodite-the-planet-366x366.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"366px\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"366px\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"caption kad_caption\"><div class=\"kad_caption_inner\">Aphrodite &#8211; The planet<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"grid_item kt_item_fade_in kad_gallery_fade_in gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-planet-Hermes.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightboxhover\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\"><div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-planet-Hermes-366x366.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-planet-Hermes-366x366.jpg 366w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-planet-Hermes-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-planet-Hermes-732x732.jpg 732w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" data-caption=\"The planet Hermes\" class=\"light-dropshaddow\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" alt=\"The planet Hermes\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-planet-Hermes-366x366.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"366px\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"366px\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"caption kad_caption\"><div class=\"kad_caption_inner\">The planet Hermes<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>As the visuals unfold before you, it becomes evident that the ancient Greek Gods were no more than embodiments of the very passions, fears, and emotions that continue to wield influence over our lives even in our present era.<\/p>\n<p>A discernible pattern emerges, wherein human passions, particularly the trepidations inherent to human nature, take center stage in the grand narrative of Theogony.<\/p>\n<p>The pantheon is replete with deities embodying our fears and anxieties, encapsulating the profound gamut of human sentiments\u2014evidenced by the very essence of their appellations.<\/p>\n<p>Ancient Greek religion stands worlds apart from contemporary faiths. Greek Mythology, the bedrock of their belief system, contrasts starkly with the doctrines of today.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of dogmas and vengeful deities, it epitomizes a melodic celebration of human emotions, fearlessly charting the depths of our innermost feelings. It can best be characterized as a philosophical tapestry rather than a conventional religion.<\/p>\n<p>In our modern era, it seems the ancient Greek deities have taken a vacation from the faith department. But don&#8217;t be fooled, they&#8217;ve got some serious staying power in the storytelling arena, like those favorite old jeans you can&#8217;t part with.<\/p>\n<p>Yep, these divine tales are the ultimate time travelers, strutting through history like they own the place. They&#8217;re like the cool grandpas of myths, refusing to retire to the dusty attic of forgotten tales.<\/p>\n<p>And let&#8217;s not forget, their enchantment game is still going strong. It&#8217;s like they&#8217;ve got an eternal Netflix subscription to captivate our imaginations. These stories are the fountain of creativity, bubbling with ideas for writers, artists, and daydreamers alike.<\/p>\n<p>Oh, but hold onto your popcorn, because here&#8217;s the kicker: What about a Hollywood blockbuster of epic proportions? Zeus, the ultimate Casanova, swept across the silver screen with more charm than a horde of heart-eye emojis. No mortal or goddess left unsatisfied \u2013 talk about divine intervention!<\/p>\n<p>So, my friends, brace yourselves for a cinematic extravaganza that would make even the Gods themselves give a standing ovation. It&#8217;s a vision so gripping, that even Mount Olympus would be quaking with excitement.<\/p>\n<div class=\"kad-spacer clearfix\" style=\"height:30px\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"read-more-from-greek-mythology\"><\/span>Read More from Greek Mythology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t<div id=\"kad-blog-grid\" class=\"shortcode_blog_grid_content rowtight reinit-isotope init-isotope\" data-fade-in=\"1\" data-iso-match-height=\"1\" data-iso-selector=\".b_item\" data-iso-style=\"masonry\"> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 b_item kad_blog_item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"post-45174\" class=\"blog_item kt_item_fade_in kad_blog_fade_in grid_item\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"imghoverclass img-margin-center\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/powerful-women-in-greek-mythology\/\" title=\"Ancient Goddesses: Powerful Women in Greek Mythology\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"kt-intrinsic-container kt-intrinsic-container-center\" style=\"max-width:364px\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\"><div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rhea-364x364.jpg\" width=\"364\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rhea-364x364.jpg 364w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rhea-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rhea-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rhea-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rhea-728x728.jpg 728w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rhea-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rhea-365x365.jpg 365w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rhea-540x540.jpg 540w, 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class=\"postauthortop author vcard\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"Teo\">\r\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"author\" class=\"fn\" content=\"Teo\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-user\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"virtue-meta-divider post-author-divider kad-hidepostauthortop\"> | <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"postedintop\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"Greek Mythology and History&nbsp;\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-folder\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"virtue-meta-divider post-comment-divider kad-hidepostedin\"> | <\/span>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"postcommentscount\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"0\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-bubbles\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"postdatetooltip\"> | <\/span>\r\n\t\t<span style=\"margin-left:3px;\" class=\"postdatetooltip\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"January 6, 2024\">\r\n\t\t\t<i 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class=\"posttags\"><i class=\"icon-tag\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/tag\/greek-mythology\/\" rel=\"tag\">Greek Mythology and History<\/a><\/span>\t\t<\/footer>\r\n\t<\/div><!-- Text size -->\r\n\t<\/div> <!-- Blog Item -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 b_item kad_blog_item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"post-43067\" class=\"blog_item kt_item_fade_in kad_blog_fade_in grid_item\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"imghoverclass img-margin-center\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/the-most-famous-tales-in-greek-mythology\/\" title=\"The Most Famous Tales in Greek Mythology\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"kt-intrinsic-container kt-intrinsic-container-center\" style=\"max-width:364px\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:98.901098901099%;\"><div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/aphrodite-eros-364x360.jpg\" width=\"364\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/aphrodite-eros-364x360.jpg 364w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/aphrodite-eros-700x692.jpg 700w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/aphrodite-eros-768x759.jpg 768w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/aphrodite-eros-386x382.jpg 386w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/aphrodite-eros-780x771.jpg 780w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/aphrodite-eros-728x720.jpg 728w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/aphrodite-eros-520x514.jpg 520w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/aphrodite-eros-260x257.jpg 260w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/aphrodite-eros.jpg 804w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" class=\"attachment-thumb wp-post-image kt-image-intrinsic\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" alt=\"Aphrodite and Eros\" ><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/aphrodite-eros-364x360.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"364px\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"360px\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t<\/a> \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"postcontent\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<header>\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/the-most-famous-tales-in-greek-mythology\/\"><h4 class=\"entry-title\">The Most Famous Tales in Greek Mythology<\/h4><\/a><div class=\"subhead color_gray\">\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"postauthortop author vcard\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"Teo\">\r\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"author\" class=\"fn\" content=\"Teo\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-user\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"virtue-meta-divider post-author-divider kad-hidepostauthortop\"> | <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"postedintop\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" 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