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  1. Arachne – Mythopedia

    Oct 2, 2023 · Arachne was a young Lydian woman of humble background who became renowned for her skills as a weaver. She had the hubris to challenge Athena to a weaving contest, which …

  2. Minerva – Mythopedia

    Dec 9, 2022 · Minerva was the wisest of the Roman pantheon, the patron deity of philosophy, craftsmanship, art, and strategy. A quintessentially Roman goddess, she was part of the …

  3. Species Names - Mythopedia

    Explore the dark reaches of your imagination with our species name generator! Lay the foundation for legendary civilizations with unique, mystical beings!

  4. Athena – Mythopedia

    Apr 3, 2023 · Athena, one of the Twelve Olympians, was the Greek goddess of wisdom, crafts, weaving, and warfare. She was also the patron goddess of Athens.

  5. Metamorphoses: Book 6 (Full Text) - Mythopedia

    Arachne drew the fam’d intrigues of Jove, Chang’d to a bull to gratify his love; How thro’ the briny tide all foaming hoar, Lovely Europa on his back he bore. The sea seem’d waving, and the …

  6. Frigg – Mythopedia

    Dec 1, 2022 · Frigg was the Norse goddess of motherhood and fertility, and possibly the namesake of Friday. Wife of Odin, she was the undisputed queen of the gods and best known …

  7. Perseus – Mythopedia

    Jul 3, 2023 · Perseus, son of Zeus, was a Greek hero from Argos. He is best remembered for killing Medusa, rescuing Andromeda, and founding the city of Mycenae.

  8. Bellerophon – Mythopedia

    Jul 7, 2023 · Bellerophon, son of Poseidon, was a hero from Corinth. He was best known for taming the winged horse Pegasus and for doing battle with the Chimera and other vicious foes.

  9. Marsyas – Mythopedia

    Mar 23, 2023 · Marsyas was a satyr who roamed the woodlands of Phrygia. A virtuoso of the panpipes, he foolishly challenged Apollo, the god of music himself, to a music contest. Upon …

  10. Amaterasu – Mythopedia

    Nov 29, 2022 · Amaterasu (天照) is the Japanese sun goddess, daughter of creator deities Izanagi and Izanami, and central to the Shinto religion. It is from her the Japanese nobility …