Thursday, March 2, 2017

Wikipedia Trails: From Harmonia to Satyrs

1. Harmonia. I have never heard of her before! She is the goddess of harmony and discord; I find that fascinating because I thought those were polar opposites. While there is some other account that she has different parents, it is most commonly acknowledged that she is the daughter of Ares and Aphrodite.

2. Europa. Europa was kidnapped by Zeus; however, he was not in his normal form, but rather in the form of a bull. She was collecting flowers with her sisters and happened to see him. She decided to get on the bull, following Zeus's plan, which led to him dashing off and taking her away from her family.



Jupiter and Europa. Source.

3. Nymph. Nmyphs are female deities connected to nature. They are not considered immortal and can give birth to immortal children; they do not die from old age or sickness. However, they can still be killed. They are known for dancing and singing.

4. Satyrs. Satyrs are males associated with Dionysus. They love dancing and wine; they often play the pipes. They also dance with nymphs. 

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