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  1. Daphne – Mythopedia

    Mar 8, 2023 · Daphne was a virginal nymph, the daughter of a Greek river god. In her most famous myth, she was desired by the Olympian god Apollo and was only able to escape his advances by …

  2. Thanatos – Mythopedia

    Jan 6, 2023 · Thanatos, son of Nyx and twin brother of Hypnos, was the divine personification of death. Hated by gods and mortals alike, Thanatos could be outwitted or overpowered at times, but he …

  3. Nymphs – Mythopedia

    Jan 6, 2023 · The nymphs were minor divinities who took the form of beautiful young women. They represented diverse aspects of nature, including water, mountains, trees, and even specific locales. …

  4. Dryads and Hamadryads – Mythopedia

    Jan 9, 2023 · Dryads and Hamadryads were the most famous tree nymphs of ancient Greek mythology. Hamadryads in particular were closely connected with the trees in which they lived, and even died …

  5. Greek Names - Mythopedia

    Create characters that transport you to the Greek peninsula with our Greek name generator. Give them names that resonate with mythology and history.

  6. Daphnis – Mythopedia

    Oct 2, 2023 · Daphnis, often said to have been a son of Hermes, was a handsome herdsman who lived in Sicily. When he was blinded by a jealous nymph for his infidelity, he invented pastoral poetry to …

  7. Hippolyta – Mythopedia

    Jul 11, 2023 · Hippolyta was an Amazon queen and the owner of a famous mythical girdle. She fought Heracles when the hero was sent to her kingdom to steal the girdle for his ninth labor.

  8. Krishna – Mythopedia

    May 19, 2023 · Krishna, avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, is both trickster and lover. As a youthful playboy, his antics included seducing village girls and stealing their clothes. As an adult, he slew …

  9. Calypso – Mythopedia

    Jan 6, 2023 · Calypso, daughter of the Titan Atlas, was a Greek nymph and goddess. She lived on the island of Ogygia, where the hero Odysseus was shipwrecked on his way back from the Trojan War. …

  10. Ladon – Mythopedia

    Mar 23, 2023 · Ladon was a formidable serpent or dragon, tasked with guarding the golden apples hidden in the Garden of the Hesperides. When Heracles came to steal the apples for his eleventh …