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Twelve Olympians

Twelve Olympians
Major deities of the Greek pantheon Fragment of a Hellenisticrelief (1st century BC–1st century AD) depicting the twelve Olympians carrying their attributes in procession; from left to right, Hestia (scepter), Hermes (winged cap and staff), Aphrodite (veiled), Ares (helmet and spear), Demeter (scepter and wheat sheaf), Hephaestus (staff), Hera (scepter), Poseidon (trident), Athena (owl and helmet), Zeus (thunderbolt and staff), Artemis (bow and quiver), Apollo (lyre), from the Walters Art Museum.[1] Although Hades was a major ancient Greek god, and was the brother of the first generation of Olympians (Zeus, Poseidon, Hera, Demeter, and Hestia), his realm was the underworld, far from Olympus, and thus was not usually considered to be one of the Olympians. Besides the twelve Olympians, there were many other cultic groupings of twelve gods. Olympians[edit] Twelve gods[edit] List[edit] There is no single canonical list of the twelve Olympian gods. Genealogy[edit] See also[edit] Notes[edit] Related:  -Metamorphoses by Ovid

Mount Olympus Olympus' highest peak, Mytikas Every year thousands of people visit Olympus to admire its nature, to tour its slopes, and reach its peaks. Organized mountain refuges and various mountaineering and climbing routes are available to visitors, who want to explore its nature. The usual starting point for it is the town of Litochoro, on the eastern foothills of the mountain, 100 km from Thessaloniki, where, in the beginning of every summer, the Mountain Olympus Marathon terminates. Geography[edit] The shape of Olympus was formed by rain and wind, which produced an isolated tower almost 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) above the sea, which is only 18 kilometres (11 mi) away at Litochoro. Satellite photo of Olympus' region Olympus' dry foothills are known as the Xirokampi, containing chaparral and small animals. Geology[edit] Morphology[edit] The complicated geological past of the region is obvious on the morphology of Olympus and its National Park. Olympus has numerous ravines and gullies. Etymology[edit]

Thessaly Place in Thessaly and Central Greece, Greece Thessaly (Greek: Θεσσαλία, Thessalía; ancient Thessalian: Πετθαλία, Petthalía) is a traditional geographic and modern administrative region of Greece, comprising most of the ancient region of the same name. Before the Greek Dark Ages, Thessaly was known as Aeolia (Greek: Αἰολία, Aiolía), and appears thus in Homer's Odyssey. Mythology[edit] According to legend, Jason and the Argonauts launched their search for the Golden Fleece from the Magnesia Peninsula. History[edit] The first ancient theatre of Larissa. Ancient history[edit] Thessaly was home to extensive Neolithic and Chalcolithic cultures around 6000–2500 BC (see Cardium pottery, Dimini and Sesklo). In the summer of 480 BC, the Persians invaded Thessaly. In the 4th century BC, after the Greco-Persian Wars had long ended, Jason of Pherae transformed the region into a significant military power, recalling the glory of Early Archaic times. Byzantine period[edit] Modern[edit] Geography[edit]

Titanomachy Ten-year long war between the Titans and the Olympians in Greek mythology. In Greek mythology, the Titanomachy ( Greek: Τιτανομαχία Titanomakhia, "Titan battle") was a ten-year[1] series of battles fought in Ancient Thessaly, consisting of most of the Titans (the older generation of gods, based on Mount Othrys) fighting against the Olympians (the younger generations, who would come to reign on Mount Olympus) and their allies. This event is also known as the War of the Titans, Battle of the Titans, Battle of the Gods, or just the Titan War. The war was fought to decide which generation of gods would have dominion over the universe; it ended in victory for the Olympian gods. Conflict among the first gods[edit] Uranus drew the enmity of Gaia when he imprisoned six of her children-- the three Hecatonchires (giants with 50 heads and 100 arms) and the three Cyclopes (also giants, each with a single eye in the middle of its forehead)-- within her womb. Titanomachy, the lost poem[edit]

Poseidon Ancient Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses Some scholars suggested that Poseidon was probably a Pelasgian god[11] or a god of the Minyans.[12] However it is possible that Poseidon, like Zeus, was a common god of all Greeks from the beginning.[13] Etymology The origins of the name "Poseidon" are unclear and the possible etymologies are contradictive among the scholars. Beekes suggests that the word has probably a Pre-Greek origin.[22] The original form was probably the Mycenean Greek Ποτ(σ)ειδάϝων (Pot(s)eidawōn). Bronze Age Greece Linear B (Mycenean Greek) inscriptions If surviving Linear B clay tablets can be trusted, the names po-se-da-wo-ne and Po-se-da-o ("Poseidon")[14] occurs with greater frequency than does di-u-ja ("Zeus"). Poseidon was the chief god at Pylos. Po-tini-ja (potnia: lady or mistress) was the chief goddess at Pylos and she was closely associated with Poseidon. Wa-na-ssa (anassa:queen or lady) appears in the inscriptions usually in plural. Mycenean cult Origins

Iliad Epic poem attributed to Homer The Iliad (;[1] Ancient Greek: Ἰλιάς, Iliás, Attic Greek pronunciation: [iː.li.ás]; sometimes referred to as the Song of Ilion or Song of Ilium) is an ancient Greek epic poem in dactylic hexameter, traditionally attributed to Homer. Set during the Trojan War, the ten-year siege of the city of Troy (Ilium) by a coalition of Greek states, it tells of the battles and events during the weeks of a quarrel between King Agamemnon and the warrior Achilles. Although the story covers only a few weeks in the final year of the war, the Iliad mentions or alludes to many of the Greek legends about the siege; the earlier events, such as the gathering of warriors for the siege, the cause of the war, and related concerns tend to appear near the beginning. Then the epic narrative takes up events prophesied for the future, such as Achilles' imminent death and the fall of Troy, although the narrative ends before these events take place. Synopsis[edit] Major characters[edit]

Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Pie (Treats For Co-Irkers) Due to other family commitments on Thanksgiving day, we're having our Thanksgiving dinner this Saturday. My kids (and their dogs) will be here to celebrate and give thanks for our many blessings, hopefully an Ohio State win over that team from up north being included on that list. GO BUCKS! While I would have preferred to bake the more traditional pumpkin pie for our holiday dinner, several of the kids don't care for pumpkin (I know, it's crazy isn't it!) So this year I made this peanut butter cream cheese pie. Actually, I made three of them and sent some with hubby to share with the co-irkers, because we're also very thankful that he has such a great job and wonderful people to work with. Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Pie (from the Nestle website) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine the cookie crumbs, 2 TBSPS of the sugar and the melted butter in a medium bowl. Heat 3/4 cup of the cream just to a boil. Combine remaining chocolate chips and remaining cream in small, heavy-duty plastic bag.

Lapiths From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Legendary people in Greek mythology The Lapiths (; Ancient Greek: Λαπίθαι) were a group of legendary people in Greek mythology, who lived in Thessaly, in the valley of the Peneus[1] and on the mountain Pelion. Mythology[edit] Origin[edit] Centauromachy[edit] Battle of Centaurs and Lapiths, by Piero di Cosimo (notice the female centaur with a male centaur in the foreground). In the Centauromachy, the Lapiths battle with the Centaurs at the wedding feast of Pirithous. The Lapith Caeneus was originally a young woman named Caenis and the favorite of Poseidon, who changed her into a man at her request, and made Caeneus into an invulnerable warrior. In later contests, the Centaurs were not so easily beaten. List of Lapiths[edit] In art[edit] [edit] References[edit] Sources[edit] External links[edit] Media related to Centauromachy at Wikimedia Commons Media related to Lapiths at Wikimedia Commons

Uranus Seventh planet from the Sun History Like the classical planets, Uranus is visible to the naked eye, but it was never recognised as a planet by ancient observers because of its dimness and slow orbit.[24] Sir William Herschel first observed Uranus on 13 March 1781, leading to its discovery as a planet, expanding the known boundaries of the Solar System for the first time in history and making Uranus the first planet classified as such with the aid of a telescope. Discovery Sir William Herschel observed Uranus on 13 March 1781 from the garden of his house at 19 New King Street in Bath, Somerset, England (now the Herschel Museum of Astronomy),[27] and initially reported it (on 26 April 1781) as a comet.[28] With a homemade 6.2-inch reflecting telescope, Herschel "engaged in a series of observations on the parallax of the fixed stars. Herschel recorded in his journal: "In the quartile near ζ Tauri ... either [a] Nebulous star or perhaps a comet Name Uranus has two astronomical symbols. Formation

Family Tree of the Greek Gods: Hesiod's Theogony (Transliterated Greek Names) (1) Khaos in Hesiod's poem is the air, literally the "gap" between heaven and earth. He uses the word clearly as such in his description of the Titan-War where, through the flaming lightning bolts of Zeus "all the land (gaia) seethed, and Okeanos' streams and the unfruitful sea (pontos) . . . flame unspeakable rose to the bright upper air (aither) . . . astounding heat seized the gap (khaos)." (2) At the start of the genealogies Hesiod says "at the first Khaos came to be, but next wide-bossomed Gaia (Earth) . . . and dim Tartaros in the depths of the wide-pathed Earth, and Eros." Some interpret this to mean that Gaia and the others were born of, or emerged from, Khaos. However most read this passage to say that the five emerged sequentially but independently of one another. (3) According to Hesiod the spirit-children of Nyx and Eris were born without a sire. (4) The three Moirai (Fates) appear twice in the genealogies of Hesiod, and in both places their names are given.

Herodotus 5th century BC Greek historian and author of The Histories Despite Herodotus's historical significance, little is known about his personal life. His Histories primarily deals with the lives of Croesus, Cyrus, Cambyses, Smerdis, Darius, and Xerxes and the battles of Marathon, Thermopylae, Artemisium, Salamis, Plataea, and Mycale; however, his many cultural, ethnographical, geographical, historiographical, and other digressions form a defining and essential part of the Histories and contain a wealth of information. Herodotus has been criticized for the fact that his book includes many obvious legends and fanciful accounts. Many authors, starting with the late fifth-century BC historian Thucydides, have accused him of making up stories for entertainment. Place in history[edit] Herodotus announced the purpose and scope of his work at the beginning of his Histories:[a] Here are presented the results of the enquiry carried out by Herodotus of Halicarnassus. Predecessors[edit] Writing style[edit]

Killer Peanut Butter Mousse Brownie Pie I can think of worse ways to die... We’re eating a chilled “pie” made of layers of fudgy coffee brownies, rich airy peanut butter mousse, crumbled Reese’s peanut butter cups and finished with a drizzle of ganache. It’s a well-known fact that sweets are not really my cuppa beer. Going into the this dish with the concept in my head, I had no idea how wildly popular it was going to turn out to be! Killer Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie For the Brownies: 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped 1 stick butter, cut in cubes 1 tbsp instant espresso or coffee (optional) 2 eggs 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 3 fingered pinch of salt 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup all purpose flour For the Peanut Butter Mousse: 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter, (do NOT use natural or crunchy!) For the Ganache: 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1o mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, roughly chopped Make the Brownies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a small pot of water to a boil.

Ixion King of the Lapiths in Greek mythology In Greek mythology, Ixion ( ik-SY-ən;[1] Greek: Ἰξίων, gen.: Ἰξίονος means 'strong native'[2]) was king of the Lapiths, the most ancient tribe of Thessaly.[3] Family[edit] Background[edit] Ixion was expelled from Olympus and blasted with a thunderbolt. Some versions of the myth portray Ixion as being trapped in Hades after his death.[21] Only when Orpheus played his lyre during his trip to the Underworld to rescue Eurydice did it stop for a while. Analysis[edit] Robert L. In the fifth century, Pindar's Second Pythian Ode (c. 476–468 BC) expands on the example of Ixion, applicable to Hiero I of Syracuse, the tyrant of whom the poet sings. See also[edit] Notes[edit] References[edit] Further reading[edit] Graves, Robert, (1955) 1960. External links[edit]

Titan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search Titan most often refers to: Titan may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media[edit] Fictional entities[edit] Fictional locations[edit] Fictional species and groups of characters[edit] Individual fictional characters[edit] Other fictional entities[edit] Titan, a chemical in Batman: Arkham AsylumTitan, a class of ship in Eve OnlineTitan, a ship in The Wreck of the Titan: Or, Futility Films[edit] Gaming[edit] Literature[edit] Music[edit] Groups and labels[edit] Works[edit] Roller coasters[edit] Television[edit] Brands and enterprises[edit] Entertainment and media companies[edit] Transportation companies[edit] Other brands and enterprises[edit] People[edit] Places[edit] Science and technology[edit] Computing[edit] Smartphones[edit] Other uses in computing[edit] Cranes[edit] Natural sciences[edit] Sports teams[edit] Transportation[edit] Aircraft and spacecraft[edit] Automotive[edit] Maritime[edit] Rail[edit] Other uses[edit] See also[edit]

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