Introduction
Introduction
THE religions of ancient Greece and Rome are extinct. The so-called divinities of Olympus have not a single worshipper among living men…
Introduction: Olympus
The following lines from the "Odyssey" will show how Homer conceived of Olympus: "So saying, Minerva, goddess azure-eyed, Rose to Olympus…
Introduction: Saturn
Saturn and Rhea were not the only Titans. There were others, whose names were Oceanus, Hyperion, Iapetus, and Ophion, males; and Themis…
Introduction: Venus
Venus (Aphrodite), the goddess of love and beauty, was the daughter of Jupiter and Dione. Others say that Venus sprang from the foam of the…
Introduction: Mercury
Mercury (Hermes) was the son of Jupiter and Maia. He presided over commerce, wrestling, and other gymnastic exercises, even over thieving…