Author: Metic
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Hephaestus
Read more: HephaestusHephaestus Hephæstus, the son of Zeus and Hera, was the god of fire in its beneficial aspect, and the presiding deity…
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Hera
Read more: HeraHERA, being the principal wife of Zeus and queen of heaven. Her favorite flowers were the dittany, poppy, and lily. Her…
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Heracles (Hercules)
Read more: Heracles (Hercules)Heracles [Ἡρακλῆς, also transliterated as Herakles, later romanised as Hercules], the most renowned hero of antiquity, was the son of Zeus…
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Read more: Heraklion Archaeological MuseumOne of the most important museums of Greece, the Heraklion Archaeological Museum (Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Ηρακλείου) displays artifacts from the numerous archaeological…
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Hermes (Mercury)
Read more: Hermes (Mercury)Messenger of Gods Hermes was the swift-footed messenger, and trusted ambassador of all the gods, and conductor of shades to Hades.…
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Hesperides
Read more: HesperidesThe Hesperides, the daughters of Atlas, dwelt in an island in the far west, whence they derived their name. They were…
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Hestia (Vesta)
Read more: Hestia (Vesta)Hestia Ἑστία (Hestia) was the daughter of Cronus and Rhea. She was the goddess of Fire in its first application to…
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History of Ancient Olympia
Read more: History of Ancient OlympiaThe sanctuary at Olympia (Ολυμπία) is positioned in a serene and fertile valley between the Alpheios and the Kladeos rivers in…
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History of the Acropolis
Read more: History of the AcropolisGeology & Geography The Acropolis rock is part of a Late Cretaceous limestone ridge (Higgins, 29) that cuts through the Attica…
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Horae (Seasons)
Read more: Horae (Seasons)Closely allied to the Graces were the Horæ, or Seasons, who were also represented as three beautiful maidens, daughters of Zeus…
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Hymen
Read more: HymenHymen or Hymenæus, the son of Apollo and the muse Urania, was the god who presided over marriage and nuptial solemnities,…
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Io
Read more : IoPriestess of Hera Table of Contents Io, daughter of Inachus, king of Argos, was a priestess of Hera. She was very…