A complete A-Z list of the Greek goddesses of ancient mythology, their names and the areas of influence they had.
Even the gods and goddesses had to submit to them. The Roman name for the Fates was Parcae. The Roman equivalents for Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos were Nona, Decuma, and Morta, respectively. A similar group of deities appears in Norse mythology. The Norns are a trio that determines the destiny of gods and men, just like the Fates.
Selene’s Distinction Among Moon Goddesses Additionally, although the ancients considered Hecate and Artemis counted as lunar goddesses, only Selene was the personification of the moon itself. She is said to have driven the moon chariot. This heavenly vehicle got its power from white horses. It drove across the sky, providing the night with its light. The moon goddess loved a mortal man named ...
Selene - Greek Titan Goddess of the Moon - Greek Gods and Goddesses
Iris as a Messenger Iris would frequently use her pitcher to serve nectar to the gods and goddesses on Mount Olympus. When these major ancient Greek deities needed to send messages to other gods or to human beings, they would sometimes ask Iris to transmit their words. She could travel very quickly from Mount Olympus to Earth, and could even journey quickly into Hades. Many ancient Greeks ...
Facts and information on the many Greek gods and goddesses of ancient mythology. From the Olympian gods and goddesses down to the minor gods and goddesses.
Antheia, one of the goddesses known as the Graces, was the goddess of flowers, blossoms, vegetation, and human love.