But as the God of War, Mars could not help being belligerent.He announced that he had come to avenge the honour
Nicholas ChongMots clés classical-mythology
The natural mates of men were the Meliads[Ash Nymphs], who were Demi-Goddesses,
Nicholas ChongMots clés classical-mythology
The Milesians did not model their women after Helen, reported to be the most beautiful woman of their times,
Nicholas ChongMots clés classical-mythology
And it was told that as soon as Poseidon saw the young Goddess, who looked no more than eighteen years of age, by human reckoning, passion immediately overwhelmed him. Unlike all the other Goddesses
Nicholas ChongMots clés classical-mythology
And Nerites told her what virginity was all about.He said that his sisters were all virgins before they coupled with the Gods, Dactyls
Nicholas ChongMots clés classical-mythology
Eros, who was awakened when the girdle was cast aside, thought it unfitting that the Goddess of Love should turn herself into a Goddess of War, since that post was already filled by Athena. On the other hand, a battle between the Goddess of Love with the God of War also did not make sense, as they should either make love or make war
Nicholas ChongMots clés classical-mythology
Then, having accomplished what he wanted to do, Eros decided to stop the futile battle. He recalled Phobos
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And the naked lovers looked for a place where they could lay together
Nicholas ChongMots clés classical-mythology
It was told that during the wedding feast, Eris [Discordia], a daughter of Nyx, threw a golden apple into their midst, intended as a prize for the most beautiful amongst the three Goddesses at the table: Athena, Hera
Nicholas ChongMots clés classical-mythology
And thus when the great day arrived when the amphora was full with Poseidon`s seed, the young Goddess was carried by Zeus` Great Eagle to Mount Ida from where she hurled the amphora into the sea. And it was reported by witnesses that when the amphora hit the water, thousands of Nymphs of all types were born
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