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  1. Arachne – Mythopedia

    Oct 2, 2023 · Arachne was a young Lydian woman of humble background who became renowned for her skills as a weaver. She had the hubris to challenge Athena to a weaving contest, which ended …

  2. Minerva – Mythopedia

    Dec 9, 2022 · Minerva was the wisest of the Roman pantheon, the patron deity of philosophy, craftsmanship, art, and strategy. A quintessentially Roman goddess, she was part of the widely …

  3. Athena – Mythopedia

    Apr 3, 2023 · Athena, one of the Twelve Olympians, was the Greek goddess of wisdom, crafts, weaving, and warfare. She was also the patron goddess of Athens.

  4. Species Names - Mythopedia

    Explore the dark reaches of your imagination with our species name generator! Lay the foundation for legendary civilizations with unique, mystical beings!

  5. Frigg – Mythopedia

    Dec 1, 2022 · Frigg was the Norse goddess of motherhood and fertility, and possibly the namesake of Friday. Wife of Odin, she was the undisputed queen of the gods and best known for her fierce …

  6. Metamorphoses: Book 6 (Full Text) - Mythopedia

    Arachne drew the fam’d intrigues of Jove, Chang’d to a bull to gratify his love; How thro’ the briny tide all foaming hoar, Lovely Europa on his back he bore. The sea seem’d waving, and the trembling maid …

  7. Perseus – Mythopedia

    Jul 3, 2023 · Perseus, son of Zeus, was a Greek hero from Argos. He is best remembered for killing Medusa, rescuing Andromeda, and founding the city of Mycenae.

  8. Amaterasu – Mythopedia

    Nov 29, 2022 · Amaterasu (天照) is the Japanese sun goddess, daughter of creator deities Izanagi and Izanami, and central to the Shinto religion. It is from her the Japanese nobility claims descent and …

  9. Marsyas – Mythopedia

    Mar 23, 2023 · Marsyas was a satyr who roamed the woodlands of Phrygia. A virtuoso of the panpipes, he foolishly challenged Apollo, the god of music himself, to a music contest. Upon being defeated, …

  10. Bellerophon – Mythopedia

    Jul 7, 2023 · Bellerophon, son of Poseidon, was a hero from Corinth. He was best known for taming the winged horse Pegasus and for doing battle with the Chimera and other vicious foes.