May 20, 2023 · The bout between Pollux and Amycus was the Dioscuri’s main contribution to the voyage of the Argonauts. In ancient art, however, Castor and Pollux were sometimes shown helping the witch Medea fight the bronze automaton Talos, who attacked the Argonauts as they were returning home. The Calydonian Boar Hunt

Oct 9, 2023 · The story of Amycus’ defeat and death at the hands of Polydeuces (or “Pollux” to the Romans) was retold by Valerius Flaccus (first century CE) in his Argonautica (99ff). The myth can also be found summarized in the Fabulae (17) of …

Dec 8, 2022 · Helen of Troy, “the face that launched a thousand ships,” was a daughter of Zeus and Leda who was famous for her extraordinary beauty. When Helen left her Greek husband for a handsome Trojan prince, the Greeks started the Trojan War to get her back.

Nov 29, 2022 · The pantheon of Chinese gods and goddesses is extensive, spanning thousands of years as well as different ethnic groups and changing geographical boundaries. Some of the most enduring deities are Pangu, the Jade Emperor, Guanyin, Sun …

Jul 31, 2023 · Etymology. The name Achilles (“Achilleus” is the Greek pronunciation) is an old one, found on tablets from the Mycenaean Period (ca. 1700–1100 BCE).

Mar 10, 2023 · Coeus, a Greek Titan whose name meant “inquiry,” was grandfather to the Olympians Apollo and Artemis. After he and the other Titans were banished to Tartarus, Coeus led an escape attempt, but he was ultimately driven back by Cerberus, the three-headed guard dog of the Underworld.

Sep 4, 2023 · Phineus was a king of Thrace, famous for his skill as a prophet. He was blinded, however, for angering the gods. Phineus is best remembered for his role in the myth of the Argonauts: he gave them life-saving counsel in exchange for their help in defeating the Harpies.

Dec 8, 2022 · Ajax the Greater was a Greek hero who hailed from the island of Salamis. Renowned for his great size and strength, he was one of the most formidable of the Greeks who fought at Troy, regarded as second only to Achilles.

Yet two are wanting of the numerous train, Whom long my eyes have sought, but sought in vain: Castor and Pollux, first in martial force, One bold on foot, and one renown’d for horse. My brothers these; the same our native shore, One house contain’d us, as one mother bore.

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