Hera was an important figure in Greek mythology. She was the goddess of marriage and childbirth, the sister and wife of Zeus, and queen of Mount Olympus. She was described as solemn and majestic, the most powerful of all the goddesses. Legend has it that Hera’s outstanding beauty first attracted the attention of the virile ...
When looking at sources for Greek mythology, there is no better place to turn than The Dictionary of Ancient Deities, by Patricia Turner and Charles Russell Coutler, which is the source used to gather the information for this article. This article will focus on describing the overall depiction of Hermes throughout history, including his different ...
For runners looking for a little exercise before the day’s big meal, the Cleveland Turkey Trot is a popular choice. In 2011, the race will be celebrating its 30th year. The Turkey Trot, sponsored by Hermes Sports & Events, takes place on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 24. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., a 1-Mile Fun ...
A guide that I created a while ago to ace a The Odyssey test: *May not contain every epithet, but lacks very few if any at all* Book One that man skilled in all ways of contending – Odysseus Peisenor’s son – Ops Polybos’ son – Eurymakhos Eupeithes’ son – Antinoos Ikarioss daughter – Penelope ...