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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Goddess Athena: The Goddess of Wisdom in Greek Mythology

The Birth of the Goddess of Wisdom Athena: The goddess Athena was born from the union of Zeus and Metis. Athena, uniquely, emerged fully armored from her father’s split skull. In Greek mythology, she was revered as the goddess of wisdom. Zeus entered his first marriage with Metis, the goddess of wisdom and counsel. Upon this union, Gaia warned Zeus through a prophecy. It foretold that a male child born after a female would overthrow Zeus, surpassing him in power. Fearing this outcome, Zeus was…

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