Centaurs - Mythopedia
Mar 22, 2023 · Ancient folk etymologies sometimes sought a connection between “Centaur” and the Greek word ταῦρος (taûros), meaning “bull.” Martin Bernal has looked elsewhere for the …
Nessus – Mythopedia
Mar 24, 2023 · Nessus was a Centaur killed by Heracles when he tried to rape the hero’s wife, Deianira. But before dying, Nessus was able to trick Deianira into avenging him.
Chiron - Mythopedia
May 20, 2023 · Chiron was the wisest and most honorable of the Centaurs, a race of half-man, half-horse creatures. He is best remembered for tutoring the great heroes of Greek mythology, …
Creature Names - Mythopedia
Our creature name generator is your guide to finding names as enchanting and powerful as the creatures they represent. List of creature names From ancient Greek myth to the world of …
Achilles - Mythopedia
Jul 31, 2023 · Alternate Names. According to Apollodorus, Achilles was originally named Ligyron. It was changed to Achilles after his mother, Thetis, abandoned him because he had never put …
Minotaur - Mythopedia
May 20, 2023 · Alternate Names. In some traditions, the Minotaur’s real name was Asterion. This name, which means “the starry one,” suggests a connection with the constellation Taurus, the …
Chimera - Mythopedia
Mar 22, 2023 · The Chimera was a monster with a hybrid body: part lion, part snake, and part goat. The hero Bellerophon tracked the Chimera to its remote mountain lair and killed it with …
Ceryneian Hind – Mythopedia
Mar 21, 2023 · As is often the case, these modern representations tend to depart from the ancient mythological sources. In the 1990s TV series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, for example, …
Cassiopeia - Mythopedia
Sep 25, 2023 · Mythopedia. We’re building the world’s most authoritative, online mythology resource, with engaging, accessible content that is both educational and compelling to read.
Heracles - Mythopedia
Jul 14, 2023 · After defeating the river god Achelous in a wrestling competition, Heracles carried away the Calydonian princess Deianira as his bride. As the newlyweds traveled to Heracles’ …
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