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Praxidice
In Greek mythology, Praxidice (Ancient Greek: Πραξιδίκη, ) may refer to the following characters: * Praxidice, goddess of judicial punishment and the exactor of vengeance, which were two closely allied concepts in the classical Greek world-view. * Praxidice, according to the Orphic hymn to Persephone, an epithet of Persephone: "Praxidike, subterranean queen. The Eumenides’ source other fair-haired, whose frame proceeds from Zeus’ ineffable and secret seeds." As ''praxis'' "practice, application" of ''dike'' "justice", she is sometimes identified with Dike, goddess of justice. * Praxidice, according to Stephanus of Byzantium, a daughter of Ogygus named Praxidike was married to Tremiles (after whom Lycia had been previously named Tremile) and had by him four sons: Tlos, Xanthus, Pinarus and Cragus. Of them Tlos had a Lycian city named Tlos after himself. Cragus may be identical with the figure of the same name mentioned as the husband of Milye, sister of Solymus. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cragus (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Cragus or Cragos (Ancient Greek: Κράγος ''Kragos'') was a Lycian god identified with Zeus, and humanized into a son of Tremiles, eponym of Tremile which was afterwards named Lycia. His mother was the nymph Praxidice, daughter of Ogygus, and brother of Tlos, Xanthus and Pinarus. Cragus may be identical with the figure of the same name mentioned as the husband of Milye, sister-wife of Solymus.Stephanus of Byzantium, ''Ethnica'' s.v. Milyai' It is after Cragus that Mount Cragus was named. He was worshiped as the god of victory and strength. Notes Reference * Stephanus of Byzantium Stephanus or Stephan of Byzantium ( la, Stephanus Byzantinus; grc-gre, Στέφανος Βυζάντιος, ''Stéphanos Byzántios''; centuryAD), was a Byzantine grammarian and the author of an important geographical dictionary entitled ''Ethni ..., ''Stephani Byzantii Ethnicorum quae supersunt,'' edited by August Meineike (1790-1870), published 1849. A few entries from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tremilus
In Greek mythology, Tremilus (Ancient Greek: Τρεμίλου or Τρέμιλος ''Tremilos'') or Tremiles (Τρεμίλης) was the eponym of Tremile which was afterwards called Lycia. He was married to the nymph Praxidice, daughter of Ogygus, on silver Sibros beside the whirling river. The couple had four sons: Tloos, Xanthus, Pinarus and Cragus. Mythology When Tremiles died, Bellerophontes renamed the Tremileis Lycians. Hekataios calls them Tremilas in the 4th book of his Genealogies.Stephanus of Byzantium, s.v. Tremilē' (quoting a poem by Panyassis) Note Reference * Stephanus of Byzantium Stephanus or Stephan of Byzantium ( la, Stephanus Byzantinus; grc-gre, Στέφανος Βυζάντιος, ''Stéphanos Byzántios''; centuryAD), was a Byzantine grammarian and the author of an important geographical dictionary entitled ''Ethni ..., ''Stephani Byzantii Ethnicorum quae supersunt,'' edited by August Meineike (1790-1870), published 1849. A few entries from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arete
''Arete'' (Greek: ) is a concept in ancient Greek thought that, in its most basic sense, refers to 'excellence' of any kind Liddell, H.G. & Scott, R. ''A Greek–English Lexicon'', 9th ed. (Oxford, 1940), s.v.br>—especially a person or thing's "full realization of potential or inherent function." The term may also refer to excellence in " moral virtue." The concept was also occasionally personified as a minor goddess, Arete (not to be confused with the mythological Queen Arete), who, together with sister Homonoia, formed the ''Praxidikai'' ('Exacters of Justice'). In its earliest appearance in Greek, this general notion of excellence was ultimately bound up with the notion of the fulfillment of purpose or function: the act of living up to one's full potential. A person of arete is of the highest effectiveness; they use all of their faculties—strength, bravery, and wit—to achieve real results. In the Homeric world, arete involves all of the abilities and potentialitie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pinarus (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Pinarus (Ancient Greek: Πίναρός ''Pinaros'') was the son of Tremilus who named after himself the land he settled, Tremile, which later became Lycia. His mother was the nymph Praxidice, daughter of Ogygus, and he was the brother to Tloos,Stephanus of Byzantium, ''Ethnica'' s.v. Tlōs' Xanthus, and Cragus. Note Reference * Stephanus of Byzantium Stephanus or Stephan of Byzantium ( la, Stephanus Byzantinus; grc-gre, Στέφανος Βυζάντιος, ''Stéphanos Byzántios''; centuryAD), was a Byzantine grammarian and the author of an important geographical dictionary entitled ''Ethni ..., ''Stephani Byzantii Ethnicorum quae supersunt,'' edited by August Meineike (1790-1870), published 1849. A few entries from this important ancient handbook of place names have been translated by Brady KieslingOnline version at the Topos Text Project. {{Greek-myth-stub Lycians Characters in Greek mythology Lycia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xanthus (mythology)
In Greek mythology, the name Xanthus or Xanthos (; Ancient Greek: Ξάνθος means "yellow" or "fair hair") may refer to: *''Divine'' ** Xanthus, the gods' name for Scamander, the great river of Troy and its patron god. ** Xanthus, one of the twelve sons of the god Pan who were allies of Dionysus during the latter's Indian campaign. His brothers were Aegicorus, Argennus, Argus, Celaeneus, Daphoeneus, Eugeneios, Glaucus, Omester, Philamnus, Phobus and Phorbas. Xanthos was said to have "a mane of hair like a bayard which gave that name to the horned frequenter of the rocks". *''Human'' ** Xanthus, son of King Triopas and Oreasis. ** Xanthus, an Egyptian prince as son of King Aegyptus. He was killed by his wife-cousin, the Danaid Arcadia. **Xanthus, a member of the Arcadian royal family as the son of Erymanthus, descendant of King Lycaon. He was the father of Psophis, one of the possible eponyms of the city of Psophis. **Xanthus, a Theban prince as one of the Niobids, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aulis (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Aulis (Ancient Greek: Αὐλίς) was the eponym of the Boeotian town of Aulis. Mythology Aulis was a daughter of King Ogyges of Boeotia.'' Suda'' s.v''Praxidike''/ref> Her sisters were Alacomenia and Thelxinoea, collectively called Praxidicae (Πραξιδίκαι), goddesses who watched over oaths. Other traditions called Aulis a daughter of Euonymus, the son of the river-god Cephissus.Stephanus of Byzantium, s.v. ''Αὐλίς'' Notes References * Pausanias Pausanias ( el, Παυσανίας) may refer to: *Pausanias of Athens, lover of the poet Agathon and a character in Plato's ''Symposium'' *Pausanias the Regent, Spartan general and regent of the 5th century BC * Pausanias of Sicily, physician of t ..., ''Description of Greece'' with an English Translation by W.H.S. Jones, Litt.D., and H.A. Ormerod, M.A., in 4 Volumes. Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1918. Online version at the Perseus Digital Libra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thelxinoë
In Greek mythology, Thelxinoë ( grc-gre, Θελξινόη, Thelxinóē; English translation: "mind charming") was a name attributed to four individuals. *Thelxinoë, one of the sirens. Also known as Thelxiope or Thelxiepia. *Thelxinoë, one of the four later recognized muses in Greek tradition. Her sisters Aoede, Arche and Melete and they were regarded as daughters of Zeus by Plusia. She was linked with the charming of the mind as a Muse. The moon of Jupiter Thelxinoe is named after her. *Thelxinoë, one of Semele's attendants.Nonnus8.178/ref> *Thelxinoëa, also Thelxionoea or Thelxineia, one of the so-called Praxidicae (the other two were Alacomenia and Aulis), daughters of King Ogyges of Boeotia.'' Suda'' s.v''Praxidike''/ref> Notes References Greek legendary creatures Mythological hybrids Greek Muses Greek goddesses Children of Zeus * Hesiod, ''Catalogue of Women'' from ''Homeric Hymns, Epic Cycle, Homerica'' translated by Evelyn-White, H G. Loeb Classic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tloos
In Greek mythology, Tloos (Ancient Greek: Τλῶος) or Tlos (Τλῶς) was the eponym of Tlos, a Lycian city. He was the son of Tremilus who named after himself the land he settled, Tremile, which later became Lycia. Tlos' mother was the nymph Praxidice, daughter of Ogygus, and he was the brother to Xanthus, Pinarus and Cragus.Stephanus of Byzantium, s.v. Tremilē' (quoting a poem by Panyassis) Note Reference * Stephanus of Byzantium Stephanus or Stephan of Byzantium ( la, Stephanus Byzantinus; grc-gre, Στέφανος Βυζάντιος, ''Stéphanos Byzántios''; centuryAD), was a Byzantine grammarian and the author of an important geographical dictionary entitled ''Ethni ..., ''Stephani Byzantii Ethnicorum quae supersunt,'' edited by August Meineike (1790-1870), published 1849. A few entries from this important ancient handbook of place names have been translated by Brady KieslingOnline version at the Topos Text Project. {{Greek-myth-stub Lycians Characters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milye
In Greek mythology, Milye (Ancient Greek: Μιλύης) was a local eponymous heroine and sister of Solymus, thus possible daughter of Zeus and Chaldene or Calchedonia. Her first husband was her own brother and later on of Cragus, son of Tremilus and the nymph Praxidice.Stephanus of Byzantium, ''Ethnica'' s.v. Tremilē' (quoting a poem by Panyassis) Notes References * Stephanus of Byzantium Stephanus or Stephan of Byzantium ( la, Stephanus Byzantinus; grc-gre, Στέφανος Βυζάντιος, ''Stéphanos Byzántios''; centuryAD), was a Byzantine grammarian and the author of an important geographical dictionary entitled ''Ethni ..., ''Stephani Byzantii Ethnicorum quae supersunt,'' edited by August Meineike (1790-1870), published 1849. A few entries from this important ancient handbook of place names have been translated by Brady KieslingOnline version at the Topos Text Project. Children of Zeus Lycians Women in Greek mythology Lycia {{Greek-myth-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Homonoia (mythology)
Homonoia ( (Ancient Greek: Ὁμόνοια), in ancient Greek religion, was a minor goddess of concord, unanimity, and oneness of mind. Her opposite number was Eris (Strife). Mythology Homonoia was believed to be the daughter of Soter, the saviour daimon, and Praxidike, the goddess of judicial punishment and vengeance. Her siblings were Arete (a goddess personifying virtue) and Ktesios, minor god of household. Arete and Homonoia were referred to as the Praxidikai, taking this name after their mother. As such Homonoia was probably closely identified with the Theban Goddess-Queen Harmonia.Praxidike (Exacter of Justice): A deity whose head alone is venerated. Mnaseas in his treatise ''On Europe'' says that Soter (Saviour) and his sister Praxidike (Exacter of Justice) had a son Ctesius (Household) and daughters Homonoia (Concord) and Arete (Virtue), who were called Praxidikai (Exacters of Penalties) after their mother.Suida, ''Suda Encyclopedia'' s.v''Praxidike'' See also *Homo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soter (daimon)
In Greek mythology, Soter (Ancient Greek: Σωτήρ means 'saviour, deliverer') was the personification or ''daimon'' of safety, preservation and deliverance from harm. Mythology Suda Suidas makes him the brother and husband of Praxidike and by her the father of Ktesios, Arete and Homonoia. (Note that both Soter and Ktesios were also cult titles of Zeus). Praxidike (Exacter of Justice): A deity whose head alone is venerated. Mnaseas in his treatise ''On Europe'' says that Soter (Saviour) and his sister Praxidike (Exacter of Justice) had a son Ctesius (Household) and daughters Homonoia (Concord) and Arete (Virtue), who were called Praxidikai (Exacters of Penalties) after their mother. Orphic hymn In the Orphic Hymns, Praxidike was identified with Persephone, Soter with Zeus, and their daughters Praxidikai with the Erinyes. Aeschylus' account According to Aeschylus, Soter as the husband of Peitharchia and father of Eupraxia. When you invoke the gods, do not be ill-adv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
