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Abas A.
Because Metanize's son mocked him for drinking water, Demeter turned him into a lizard. There was a magical power in his shield.
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Abaris A.
The Scythian priest of Apollo, the god, had taught him in divination. He lives without eating anything. He rode a golden arrow shot by Apollo and traveled around the world.
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absyrtos A.
Son of the Kolkhi (Georgian) king and brother of Medea.
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acacallis A.
One of Minos' daughters. Hermes and Apollo fell in love with this girl.
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Acamas A.
Son of Theseus and Phedre.
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Admetos A.
Father of Alkestis, king of the city of Phere in Thessaly.
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Admete A.
Eurystee's daughter.
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Adonis A.
A young man famous for his beauty, there are various rumors about him.
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Adrasteia A.
A fairy girl living on the island of Crete.
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Adrastos A.
King of Argos, (Adraste)
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Adrogos A.
One of the sons of the Cretan king Minos.
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aedon A.
Nightingale. According to an Attic legend, Aedon was the daughter of the Athenian king Pandion.
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Acetes A.
(Aietes) The king of a region between the Caucasus mountains and the Black Sea. He is the brother of the magician Circe and the son of the sun.
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aegee A.
(Aige) Aegean father of Theseus and king of Athena.
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Aegina A.
(Aigina) Daughter of the river god Asopos.
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Aeson A.
(Aison) Brother of Pelias, king of Thessaly, and father of Jason.
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Aethra A.
(Aitra) Daughter of the king of Trezene, mother of Theseus.
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Agemedes A.
The famous sculptor and architect built the temple of Apollo in Delphi.
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Agememnon A.
One of the most important of the Greek kings. Commander-in-chief of the Greek armies in the Trojan War.
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Aganippe A.
The sacred source of the Muses, that is, the Muses, on Mount Hlikon
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agepenar A.
One of the Greek heroes.
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agathodaimon A.
God of Grace, who gives fertility to the land and abundance to the cities.
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Agathon A.
A famous Athenian tragedian.
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agave A.
(Agarie) Daughter of King Kadmos. Mother of Dionysus, sister of Semele.
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Agdistis A.
One of the ancient Anatolian goddesses. It takes its name from Agdos Mountain in the Sivrihisar region. According to Pausanias, Zeus had a dream and his seeds were scattered on the earth. Agdistis, who had both male and female qualities, was created from these seeds, and the gods caught this strange creature. They cut off his male limb. An almond tree grows from the severed limb. The daughter of the Sangrios (Sakarya) river plucks an almond from this tree, puts it on her chest and becomes pregnant, giving birth to Attis. Attis turns out to be a very nice young man. At that time, Agdistis, who retained only her feminine qualities because she lost her masculinity, loves this beautiful young man.
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Dada D
A legendary Cretan woman who killed herself for the sake of her honor.
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Daedalion D
The son of Eoshoros, the morning star, was very fond of war and hunting. God Apollo, who was saddened by the pain he suffered after his daughter's death, turned this sad father into a vulture.
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Daimon D
The name given to almost deified people who are believed to have divine power.
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Iarea I
One of the beautiful fairies of Mount Ida.
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Iacchus I
God of the Eleusinian Mysteries. Although some believe that he is the son of Demeter, the main belief is that he is the son of Zeus and Persephone. Zeus shaped this child, whose real name was Zagreus, to save him from the cruelty of his jealous wife. The day she transformed him into a bull, Hera's followers caught him and slaughtered him. Zeus could not come to his son's aid. He told Apollo to bring the remains of his body to Mount Parnassos. Apollo brought the child's heart, which was still beating. Zeus sucked the heart and recreated Zagres. This time he named him Iacchus.
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Kaanthos K
Son of Oceanus. When Apollo kidnapped his sister Melia, he sent his father Kaanthos after them. When he saw his brother in Apollo's arms, he set fire to the god's temple out of anger. Thereupon, Apollo killed him with his arrow.
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Kabarnos K
Young man from Paros who reported that Demeter's daughter had been kidnapped by Hades.
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udeus u
Euripe's father. One of Kadmos' friends.
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ouranos u
The oldest god. Son and husband of Gaia.
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Urania u
One of the Nine Moses (Goddess of Inspiration). Astronomy and geometry would inspire. From her union with Apollo, Linus and Hymene were born.
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Uragos u
Another name for Hades.
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Ultor u
Vengeful. Nicknames of Zeus and Ares
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Ultio u
Revenge. Daughter of Ether (Air) and Gaia (Earth).
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Ulios u
One of the names of Apollo. It means alive and healthy.
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ukelegon u
One of Priam's friends. Troy was also a very important person. He could not join the war because he was old.
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Ufens u
One of the princes of Italy. Turnus assistant. He was killed by Gyas of Troy.
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udeus u
Euripe's father. One of Kadmos' friends.
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Vulturus V
Apollo's nickname
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Victoria V
Latin name of Nike, goddess of victory.
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Vesta V
Another name for Hestia, the goddess of the fireside.
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Vesper V
Latin name of Hesperos.
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Venus V
Another name for Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty and love.
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velovis V
A Roman god. He is considered one of the underground gods and is believed to govern volcanoes and fish.
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time V
The god who protects those who rest and relax in the countryside.
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vagitanos V
The god who controls the screams and cries of children.
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Yphicles Y
Son of Amphitryon and Alcmene. Alkides' twin brother. Although Alkides' father was Zeus, Zeus gave birth to both of them at the same time so that his lover would not suffer from labor pains a second time.
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Yphitime Y
A Nymph that Hermes fell in love with. As a result of this union, Satyrs were born.
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Yphicles Y
Son of Amphitryon and Alcmene. Alkides' twin brother. Although Alkides' father was Zeus, Zeus gave birth to both of them at the same time so that his lover would not suffer from labor pains a second time.
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Zagreus Z.
Son of Zeus and Persephone. Zeus approached Persephone in the form of a snake, and from their union Zagreus was born.
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Zeus Z.
Prime God. The greatest and most powerful of the gods. He dethroned his father Kronos and took his place.
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Zeuxo Z.
A fairy who is the daughter of Oceanus and Tethys.
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Zeuxsippe Z.
daughter of Laomedon
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Zethos Z.
Son of Zeus and Antiope. Amphion's brother.
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Zetes Z.
Son of Boreas and Orithyie. Kalais' twin brother. That's why they call these two brothers Boreads. They have wings on their shoulders and heads.
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Zephyros Z.
The west wind is the harbinger of spring.
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Zelos Z.
Symbol of loyalty. Son of Styx and Oceanus. Victory, Power, Violence are the brothers of Zelos.
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Zazanas Z.
Zeus' nickname
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Zamalksis Z.
A Thracian hero, later deified
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Zakynthos Z.
A hero from Boeotia. He is believed to be the son of Dardanos, and he gave his name to the island of Zanta.
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Zacoreus Z.
The name of one of the princes who came to the aid of Perseus. He was killed by Argos.
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LIVING ZEUGMA ILLUSTRATION
Zeugma, which had its most glorious days in the 2nd century AD, was one of the 4 largest cities of the Roman Empire. Zeugma was truly a magnificent city, where high-ranking officers resided, as it was the headquarters of the 4th Legion, and rich merchants lived, due to its strategic advantages.
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