Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and sexual desire, may have originated from the Semitic goddess Ishtar or Astarte. She is often depicted as capricious and deceitful, causing the Trojan War. Depictions of her in art often show her naked, representing sexual freedom. Aphrodite (Venus in Roman mythology) is best known as the Greek goddess […]
Achilles, the Greek warrior in the Trojan War, was almost invincible due to his mother dipping him in the river Styx, but his heel was his weak point. He initially retired from warfare but was spurred into action after the Trojans killed his best friend. His fate was to die in battle, fulfilling a prophecy. […]
The Norse creation myth tells of the gods killing the giant Ymir and creating the world from his body. The Norse, also known as Vikings, were skilled sailors and their mythology has influenced literature and art, including works by Richard Wagner, JRR Tolkien, and Stan Lee. The Norse creation myth is a legend about the […]
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