At all times, people sought to explain the cause of various natural phenomena. They were frightened by the powerful rumble of thunder and the terrible consequences of lightning strikes, a raging storm at sea or a volcano erupting in deadly lava thrilled. Manifestations of the elements were often attributed to the activities of certain higher beings. In this regard, mythological tales of powerful deities appeared. They described the characters and manners of the gods, their habits and fruits of life. These stories often featured a very interesting plot. The gods, like people, had the scope of their occupations, committed acts, entered into relationships. The most striking example of such a worldview was the mythology of ancient Greece. Ancient Greek
The goddesses and gods forever became the world literary heritage.
Divine pantheon
The mythology of the Greeks describes in detail two groups of gods: the Olympic gods and the titans. Both groups included both male gods and ancient Greek goddesses. The Titans are a group of second-generation gods, including 6 brothers and 6 sisters. The titan gods bore the following names: Kronos, Kriyus, Kay, Ocean, Gipper, Iapetus. Their sisters were the ancient Greek goddesses: Themis, Thetis, Phoebe, Mnemosyne, Rhea, Teia. The composition of the Olympic celestials included 12 gods of the third generation. At different times, this composition has undergone changes. The supreme power was held in his hands by the god of heaven and weather Zeus, who succeeded in this post his own father - the god of the time of Kronos.
Ancient Greek goddesses. Names and characteristics
It is believed that in their deities the people personifies some qualities of a human character. The ancient Greek goddesses personified a number of qualities of the fundamental feminine. Each resident of Olympus reflected some side of the female personality. These are the ancient Greek goddesses. The list includes only representatives of the higher pantheon.
Artemis
In ancient Greece was considered the goddess of hunting, wild animals, and
chastity.
Athena
The great warrior of ancient Greece. It embodied wisdom and military strategy. She patronized sciences, creativity and crafts. Despite the warlike image of Athena, she was appreciated for her kindness and desire to resolve issues in peaceful ways.
Hera
The wife of the supreme god Zeus, the queen of the Olympic gods. Patronized women and marriage.
Demeter
Goddess, under whose auspices were fertility and agriculture. Under the protection of Demeter was all living things on the planet.
Hestia
This goddess patronized the sacrificial fire and the hearth. She preferred to live alone, not entering into marital relations with anyone. As a result, it is believed that Hestia personifies the independence of female nature. Her attention is directed inward.
The most important value is your own spiritual world. Such introversion of character was opposed by Athena and Artemis. These ancient Greek goddesses personified the desire of a woman to achieve some external goals.
Aphrodite
Depicted in the image of a naked beauty. She was the goddess of love, beauty and pleasure.