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Greek Mythology
Posted by FuckItWhatever
I always thought it was funny that along with the god of the sea and earthquakes, Poseidon was also the god of horses lol. Just seemed like a random thing
The myth that goes along with that is that ol’ Poseidon became smitten with Demeter, goddess of the harvest, grains @PinsNNeedles 😁, and fertility. But she wasn’t having it so she told him to create a beautiful animal to impress her. So Poseidon spent some time trying to do that and created the horse, but by the time he had made the horse he wasn’t interested in Demeter anymore 😂 🌾🌾🐴🔱
interesting.
his name translates to 'husband of earth' which of course would link him to Demeter.
he pursued her but she rejected him and shapeshifted into a mare.
he rapes her and she gives birth to their child- a horse.
Icarus - Great lesson on balance, complacency, and Pride coming before the Fall.
Springtime came and Icarus fell
And flew past the Sailors who never tell
The secrets of the Sirens and their 7 year spell
Never fall and your Wings will never melt
I've been listening to this for like, almost a year...up until then never got into Greek mythology but I enjoy this podcast 💛🙃
The story of Hermes is probably among my favorites - from Greek mythology....
After all... Hermes is the God of Geminis. 😏
Hades & Persephone / God of underworld and goddess of spring. Their love story and the legend of four seasons always fascinated me.
Posted by CuddleBug1288
I've been listening to this for like, almost a year...up until then never got into Greek mythology but I enjoy this podcast 💛🙃
She's a great storyteller. A Cancer
Posted by shellshocker
Posted by CuddleBug1288
I've been listening to this for like, almost a year...up until then never got into Greek mythology but I enjoy this podcast 💛🙃
She's a great storyteller. A Cancer
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I love listening to her - she adds just enough humor n it keeps me hooked! A Cancer huh, doesn't surprise me - my stepdad's a Cancer n he'a a great storyteller as well.
Grew up reading about Greek mythology. I have always loved Aphrodite and Ares. Love and war. Ying and yang.
I've always been fascinated with Medusa..probably because I love snakes, but also because of the whole turning people into stone. It was so tragic for her.
Zeus was a dick.
Hercules is another favorite.
As I get older I am getting more into Norse mythology. It is so complex and fascinating....yet the similarities to the Greek gods is also fascinating in itself. Thor has always been my favorite even b4 the movies but as I dig deeper I find that there were many more interesting figures.
im a fan of eros and psyche love story
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Personally I'm a huge fan of Greek mythology and my country has centuries old ties with Greece.
The term - medicine is derived from Medea, Colchian Lady, who was the daughter of king Aeëtes of Colchis. She used to heal people using herbs and according to some she was a witch too..
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@FuckItWhatever topic's ready to start discussion lol
I also take pride knowing Greek mythology very well and would love to hear your favorite myth or just having general discussion..
When I first came to the states the only book (unfortunately) that brought with me was the Greek mythology that I managed to lose at the terminal, despite my efforts for 2 years I couldn't track it down.