Vasilis Megas, Author at Olympioi

The Cyclopes were a neutral group of strong, divine giants with a single eye in the middle of their forehead.

Cyclopes – One-Eyed Giant Monsters That Assisted The Gods of Olympus

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August 21, 2023

The Graeae were creatures born with grey hair that used in turns one single eye and one single tooth.

Graeae – One-eyed Guards of the Gorgons

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August 21, 2023

The Sphinx was a ruthless, part human part lion, creature with large wings that ate those who failed to answer her riddle.

Sphinx – Monster That Plagued The Road to the City of Thebes

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August 17, 2023

"Since Uranus was such a masculine figure in the Greek pantheon, it makes no wonder that his fall from power included the act of castration. This act, carried out by Uranus' son Cronus, was monstrous and scandalous, but it was also very symbolic, showing that Cronus is taking all the strength, power, and masculinity away from Uranus. This painting by Giorgio & Cristoforo shows the exact moment when Cronos castrated Uranus in front of all other gods. "

Uranus – The Sky God, One of The Greek Primordial Deities

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August 16, 2023

"When Cronus overthrew Uranus, he took his sister Rhea to be his consort. Together, they ruled over the universe, and they also gave birth to Olympian gods. As Rhea was giving birth to their children, Cronus would swallow them one by one out of fear of having the same fate as his father, Uranus. In this picture, Rhea is shown showing her newborn child to Cronus, not suspecting that he would swallow it." - Cronus by Karl Friedrich Schinkel

Cronus – Leader of the Titans

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August 13, 2023

Oceanus by Trustees of the British Museum

Oceanus – Titan God of the Ocean

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August 13, 2023

Tethys by Nevit Dilmen

Tethys – Titan Goddess of Fresh Water

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August 13, 2023

Rhea

Rhea – Titan Goddess of Fertility and Motherhood

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August 13, 2023

Gaia by sailko

Gaia – Greek Goddess and Mother of The Earth

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August 13, 2023

Iapetus by Peter Paul Rubens

Iapetus God of Death and Craftsmanship

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August 13, 2023

"A daughter of Gaia and Uranus, a personification of memory - Mnemosyne. She personified not only the memory of individuals but also the collective memory. As such, she was also considered the source of language and writing. In most of her artistic depictions, Mnemosyne is a young and beautiful woman with wavy hair and a somewhat pensive facial expression." - Mnemosyne by National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona

Mnemosyne: Titan Goddess of Memory

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August 13, 2023

"We all know Hades is the god of the Underworld, but what if there was a god with similar powers, yet older and maybe even more powerful? Meet Tartarus - a god that shares his name with the Underworld - that's how feared and revered he was. Along with Gaia, he emerged from Chaos, which makes him one of the most ancient gods. Within Tartarus' version of the Underworld, many lost souls and fallen gods have found their place of eternal suffering. You can see the despair of the place in this artwork by James Barry"

Tartarus – God and Namesake of the Underworld

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August 13, 2023

"Aether is another god revered in the Orphic traditions, and he ruled over the light and the upper sky. He was the son of Nyx and the brother of Hemera. However, his exact ""origins"" are often disputed, as there are several theories on his parentage. Aether was one of the most important gods, and in this depiction, you can see him fighting a giant with a lion's head. "

Aether – The Great God of The Higher (Blue) Atmosphere

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August 13, 2023

"Nyx - the mistress, the mother, the maiden. She was the goddess of the night and the bringer of life. She brought rest and peace to all the souls that grew tired from their daily activities. She was neither bad nor good - she was simply dark, mysterious, and obscure. Nyx gave birth to numerous children - some of which were wonderful, while others were frightful and monstrous. In this depiction, you can see Nyx as a beautiful and ethereal woman surrounded by fog-like air. Her features are delicate, but her color palette is dark, smokey, and raw."

Nyx – The Greek primordial Goddess of Night

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August 13, 2023

"Born from Nyx, Hemera was a sister and consort to Aether. Together, the two represented joy and light. As such, they ruled over the daytime, bringing the light into the lives of numerous living creatures, men and gods alike. Every day, Hemera waited patiently in Tartarus for her mother. Once she saw Nyx approaching, she knew it was her time to shine and take over the day. This beautiful artwork shows Nyx embracing her two beloved children, Hemera and Aether. She is covering them with her cloak, showing her motherly love and protection - even when her children turned out to be her complete opposites."

Hemera – The Bright Goddess of Day

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August 13, 2023

Thalassa

Pontus and Thalassa – The Primordial Deities of the Sea

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August 13, 2023

Phanes by Camille Flammarion

Phanes – The God of Creation And New Life

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August 13, 2023

Erymanthian Boar

The Erymanthian Boar – Fourth Labor of Heracles

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August 13, 2023

Caucasian eagle by Francesco & Michelangelo

The Caucasian Eagle – Punishment of Prometheus

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August 13, 2023

cerberus

Cerberus – Twelfth Labor of Heracles

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August 13, 2023

Orthrus

Orthrus – Tenth Labor of Heracles

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August 13, 2023

Colchian dragon by Charles

The Colchian Dragon – Guardian of the Golden Fleece

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August 13, 2023

Medusa by Caravaggio

Medusa – Snake-Haired Monster That Could Petrify with Her Eyes

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August 13, 2023

Crommyonian Sow by Louvre Museum

The Crommyonian Sow – Plague of the Isthmus of Corinth

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August 13, 2023

Chimera

Chimera – Terror of Lycia

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August 13, 2023

Lernaean Hydra by Gustave Moreau

The Lernaean Hydra – Second Labor of Heracles

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August 13, 2023

Ladon by Antonio Tempesta

Ladon – Eleventh Labor of Heracles (Hercules)

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February 27, 2023

Empusa by greek_br0s

The Empusa – Hecate’s One-legged monster

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February 26, 2023

Mares of Diomedes by Antonio Tempesta

The Mares of Diomedes – Eighth Labor of Heracles

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February 26, 2023