Hestia and Demeter: 2 Goddesses in Greek Mythology

In Greek Mythology, Goddess Hestia and Goddess Demeter are the daughters of Cronus and Rhea, sisters of Zeus, Poseidon, Hades and Hera, two goddesses living on Mount Olympus. While the goddess Hestia never leaves Mount Olympus because she is a domestic goddess, Demeter, symbolizing the earth, crops and wheat, is a goddess who descends to earth and among the mortals. Who is the Goddess Hestia? In Greek mythology, Hestia is the goddess of the heart, hearth and sacred fire. She is the daughter of Titans…

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THE 12 TITANS IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY: Children of Gaia and Uranus

WHO ARE THE 12 TITANS IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY? Greek Mythology has a wide selection of divine beings. One of these beings are the forms known as Titans, which occupy an important place in mythology. The  12 Titans born from the union of Gaia (Earth) and Uranus (Sky) hold a significant place in mythology, playing a crucial role in the creation of many generations. Children of Gaia and Uranus Gaia, the Earth or land, was one of the first beings to emerge from Chaos during the…

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Hephaestus: The Greek God of Fire  – Greek Mythology

Hephaestus in Greek Mythology; the God  of Fire and Iron, The Artisan Deity In Greek mythology, the god Hephaestus (Hephaistos) is the son of Zeus and Hera, renowned as the god of creative fire, sacred weapons, and craftsmanship. While Hephaestus is generally accepted as the son of Zeus and Hera, some myths suggest that he is solely the son of Hera. According to this myth, angered by Zeus’s solo birth of Athena, the goddess Hera gave birth to the Greek god of iron by herself.…

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