Moirae (Fates) - Mythopedia
2023年3月9日 · The Moirae continue to make appearances in modern pop culture, where they are most commonly known as the “Fates.” In literature, the Moirae have featured in Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians series (2005–2009), Neil Gaiman’s graphic novel series The Sandman (1989–), and Stephen King’s novel Insomnia (1994).
Themis – Mythopedia
2023年3月10日 · Themis was a Greek Titan most famous for embodying the concept of justice. Unlike the other Titans, she sided with the Olympians in their celestial war with her brethren. Today, her image survives as “Lady Justice,” wearing a chiton (a kind of tunic) and holding a set of balanced scales.
Erinyes (Furies) – Mythopedia
2023年3月9日 · 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.
Iliad: Book 20 (Full Text) - Mythopedia
Suffice from yonder mount to view the scene, And leave to war the fates of mortal men. But if the armipotent, or god of light, Obstruct Achilles, or commence the fight. Thence on the gods of Troy we swift descend: Full soon, I doubt not, shall the conflict end; And these, in ruin and confusion hurl’d, Yield to our conquering arms the lower ...
Graeae - Mythopedia
2023年1月18日 · The Graeae were three sisters who lived in a remote corner of the world, sharing a single eye and a single tooth among them. They were best known for (reluctantly) helping Perseus in his quest to slay Medusa.
Odyssey: Book 11 (Full Text) - Mythopedia
But sheathe thy poniard, while my tongue relates Heaven’s steadfast purpose, and thy future fates.’ “While yet he spoke, the prophet I obey’d, And in the scabbard plunged the glittering blade: Eager he quaff’d the gore, and then express’d Dark things to come, the counsels of his breast.
Iliad: Book 12 (Full Text) - Mythopedia
As when two scales are charged with doubtful loads, From side to side the trembling balance nods, (While some laborious matron, just and poor, With nice exactness weighs her woolly store,) Till poised aloft, the resting beam suspends Each equal weight; nor this, nor that, descends: So stood the war, till Hector’s matchless might, With fates ...
Hecate – Mythopedia
2023年3月9日 · Hecate, daughter of Asteria and Perses, was a powerful but mysterious goddess usually associated with magic, witchcraft, and the Underworld. Though often an object of dread, Hecate was sometimes seen as a kind goddess and a protector of justice.
Morrigan – Mythopedia
2023年3月18日 · According to Celtic scholar Patrick K. Ford, mythological women like the Valkyries and the Morrígan represent the full circle of life: they had the power to give life (by giving birth) and take it away (by choosing who would die on the battlefield). Thus, it was natural for female figures to know the fates of men. Popular Culture
Admetus – Mythopedia
2023年10月4日 · Admetus, son of Pheres, was the king of Pherae in Thessaly. He had a reputation as a just and hospitable ruler and was a favorite of the god Apollo. When it came time for Admetus to die, his wife Alcestis was permitted to die in his place—though in the end she too was restored to life.