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Theognete
In Greek mythology, Theognete was the daughter of Laodicus. By Aeson, King of Iolcus, she was the mother of JasonScholia on Apollonius Rhodius, ''Argonautica'' 1.45 and possibly Promachus (Jason's brother). In some accounts, she was called Arne;Tzetzes on Lycophron, 872 Alcimede, daughter of Phylacus; Polymede (PolymeleHesiod, '' Ehoiai'' fr. 38; Tzetzes, ''Chiliades'' 6.979; Scholia on Homer, ''Odyssey'' 12.69 or Polypheme), daughter of Autolycus; Amphinome;Diodorus Siculus, 4.50.2 RhoeoTzetzes, ''Chiliades'' 6.979 or Scarphe. Notes References * Apollodorus, ''The Library'' with an English Translation by Sir James George Frazer, F.B.A., F.R.S. in 2 Volumes, Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1921. ISBN 0-674-99135-4Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aeson
In Greek mythology, Aeson (; Ancient Greek: Αἴσων ''Aísōn'') was a king of Iolcus in Thessaly. He was the father of the hero Jason. According to one version of the story, he was imprisoned by his half-brother Pelias, and when Pelias intended to kill him he committed suicide. In another story, he was killed by Jason's wife Medea, who brought him back to life as a young man. Family Aeson was the son of Cretheus and Tyro. He had two brothers Pheres and Amythaon. Through his mother Tyro who consorted with the sea god Poseidon, he had two half-brothers, Neleus and Pelias.Hesiod. ''Catalogue of Women'' 30–33(a). Aeson was the father of Jason and Promachus with Alcimede, daughter of Phylacus and ClymeneHyginus, ''Fabulae'14/ref>.Apollonius Rhodius, ''Argonautica'', 1. 45 ff, 233, 251 ffHyginus, ''Fabulae'', 3, 13 Valerius Flaccus, ''Argonautica'', 1. 297 Other sources say the mother of his children was (1) PolymedePseudo-Apollodorus, ''Bibliotheca'', 1. 9. 16Tzetzes on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason
Jason ( ; ) was an ancient Greek mythological hero and leader of the Argonauts, whose quest for the Golden Fleece featured in Greek literature. He was the son of Aeson, the rightful king of Iolcos. He was married to the sorceress Medea. He was also the great-grandson of the messenger god Hermes, through his mother's side. Jason appeared in various literary works in the classical world of Greece and Rome, including the epic poem ''Argonautica'' and the tragedy ''Medea''. In the modern world, Jason has emerged as a character in various adaptations of his myths, such as the 1963 film '' Jason and the Argonauts'' and the 2000 TV miniseries of the same name. Persecution by Pelias Pelias (Aeson's half-brother) was power-hungry and sought to gain dominion over all of Thessaly. Pelias was the progeny of a union between their shared mother, Tyro ("high born Tyro"), the daughter of Salmoneus, and the sea god Poseidon. In a bitter feud, he overthrew Aeson (the rightful king), kill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polymele
In Greek mythology, the name Polymela or Polymele (Ancient Greek: Πολυμήλη "many songs", derived from ''polys'', "many" and ''melos'' "song") may refer to the following figures: * Polymele, daughter of Autolycus and one of the possible mothers of Jason by Aeson, King of Iolcus.Hesiod, '' Ehoiai'' fr. 38; Tzetzes, ''Chiliades'' 6.979; Scholia on Homer, ''Odyssey'' 12.69 She was also called Polymede or Polypheme,Scholia on Apollonius Rhodius, 1.45 otherwise the mother of the hero was either Amphinome,Diodorus Siculus, 4.50.2 Theognete, daughter of Laodicus,Scholia on Apollonius Rhodius, 1.45 Rhoeo,Tzetzes, ''Chiliades'' 6.979 Arne or Scarphe. * Polymele, daughter of Peleus and one of the possible mothers of Patroclus by Menoetius, the other two being StheneleApollodorus3.13.8 Scholia on Apollonius Rhodius, 1.46; Scholia on Homer, ''Iliad'' 16.14 and Periopis; some refer to her as "Philomela". In some accounts, Damocrateia, daughter of Aegina and Zeus, was also called the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laodicus
In Greek mythology, Laodicus (Ancient Greek: Λαόδικος means 'tried by the people') may refer to the following figures: *Laodicus, father of Theognete, one of the possible mothers of Jason by Aeson. *Laodicus, father of Europe who was one of the sacrificial victims of Minotaur. *Laodicus, one of the Suitors of Penelope who came from Zacynthus along with other 43 wooers.Apollodorus, Epitome 7.29 He, with the other suitors, was shot dead by Odysseus with the assistance of Eumaeus, Philoetius, and Telemachus.Apollodorus, Epitome 7.33 Notes References * Apollodorus, ''The Library'' with an English Translation by Sir James George Frazer, F.B.A., F.R.S. in 2 Volumes, Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1921. ISBN 0-674-99135-4Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scarphe (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Scarphe was possibly the mother by Aeson, King of Iolcus, of JasonTzetzes on Lycophron, 872 and possibly Promachus (Jason's brother). In some accounts, she was called Arne; Alcimede, daughter of Phylacus; Polymede (PolymeleHesiod, '' Ehoiai'' fr. 38; Tzetzes, ''Chiliades'' 6.979; Scholia on Homer, ''Odyssey'' 12.69 or PolyphemeScholia on Apollonius Rhodius, ''Argonautica'' 1.45), daughter of Autolycus; Amphinome;Diodorus Siculus, ''Bibliotheca historica'' 4.50.2 RhoeoTzetzes, ''Chiliades'' 6.979 or Theognete, daughter of Laodicus. Notes References * Apollodorus, ''The Library'' with an English Translation by Sir James George Frazer, F.B.A., F.R.S. in 2 Volumes, Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1921. ISBN 0-674-99135-4Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhoeo (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Rhoeo ( /ˈriːoʊ/; Ancient Greek: Ῥοιώ ''Rhoiṓ'') may refer to two distinct characters: * Rhoeo, daughter of Staphylus and mother of Anius by Apollo. * Rhoeo, one of the possible mother by Aeson of JasonTzetzes, ''Chiliades'' 6.979 and possibly Promachus. In some accounts, she was called Arne;Tzetzes on Lycophron, ''Alexandra'' 872 Alcimede, daughter of Phylacus; Polymede (PolymeleHesiod, '' Ehoiai'' fr. 38; Tzetzes, ''Chiliades'' 6.979; Scholia on Homer, ''Odyssey'' 12.69 or PolyphemeScholia on Apollonius Rhodius, ''Argonautica'' 1.45), daughter of Autolycus; Theognete, daughter of Laodicus; AmphinomeDiodorus Siculus, ''Bibliotheca historica'' 4.50.2 or Scarphe. * Notes References * Apollodorus, ''The Library'' with an English Translation by Sir James George Frazer, F.B.A., F.R.S. in 2 Volumes, Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1921. ISBN 0-674-99135-4Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amphinome
In Greek mythology, the name Amphinome (Ancient Greek: Ἀμφινόμη means 'she of the surrounding pasture') may refer to the following deity and women: * Amphinome, the Nereid who feeds Poseidon's flock. As one of the 50 marine-nymphs, she was a daughter of the 'Old Man of the Sea' Nereus and the Oceanid Doris. Amphinome and her other sisters appeared to Thetis when she cries out in sympathy for the grief of Achilles for his slain friend Patroclus.Homer, ''Iliad'18.39-51/ref> * Amphinome, wife of Aeson, King of Iolcus. She was the mother to Jason and Promachus, Aeson's sons. She and her husband were persecuted by king Pelias of Iolcus. After Pelias had killed her husband and younger son, Amphinome stabbed herself with a sword. As she lay dying she pronounced a curse against the king. Otherwise, the mother of the hero was called Polymele, Polymede or Polypheme,Scholia on Apollonius, 1.45 Theognete, daughter of Laodicus, Rhoeo,Tzetzes, ''Chiliades'' 6.979 Arne or Scarphe. * A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polymede
In Greek mythology, the female name Polymede (Ancient Greek: Πολυμήδη) may refer to: *Polymede, daughter of Autolycus by Mestra, Neaera or Amphithea and the possible mother of Jason by Aeson, King of Iolcus. She was also called Polymele or Polypheme,Scholia on Apollonius Rhodius, 1.45 otherwise the mother of the hero was either Amphinome,Diodorus Siculus, 4.50.2 Theognete, daughter of Laodicus,Scholia on Apollonius Rhodius, 1.45 Rhoeo,Tzetzes, ''Chiliades'' 6.979 Arne or Scarphe. *Polymede, mother of Nestor by Neleus, king of Pylos. Otherwise, Nestor's mother was known as Chloris, a Minyan princess and daughter of King Amphion of Orchomenus.Scholia on Homer, ''Odyssey'' 11.281 citing Pherecydes; Apollodorus1.9.9/ref> Notes Women in Greek mythology References * Apollodorus, ''The Library'' with an English Translation by Sir James George Frazer, F.B.A., F.R.S. in 2 Volumes, Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1921. Online ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arne (Greek Myth)
In Greek mythology, Arne (; grc, Ἄρνη) may refer to three different characters: * Arne (daughter of Aeolus), daughter of Aeolus (son of Hellen) and mother of Aeolus (son of Poseidon) and Boeotia by Poseidon.Diodorus Siculus, 4.67.3–5 * Arne, mother by Aeson of Jason and possibly Promachus. In some accounts, Jason's mother was called Alcimede, daughter of Phylacus; Polymede, (Polymele or PolyphemeScholia on Apollonius of Rhodes, ''Argonautica'' 1.45), daughter of Autolycus; Amphinome;Diodorus Siculus, 4.50.2 Theognete, daughter of Laodicus; RhoeoTzetzes, ''Chiliades'' 6.979 or Scarphe.Tzetzes on Lycophron, 872 * Arne Sithonis, Greek princess who betrayed her motherland for a bribe from King Minos Notes References * Apollodorus, ''The Library'' with an English Translation by Sir James George Frazer, F.B.A., F.R.S. in 2 Volumes, Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1921. ISBN 0-674-99135-4Online version at the Perseus Digital Libra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Homer
Homer (; grc, Ὅμηρος , ''Hómēros'') (born ) was a Greek poet who is credited as the author of the ''Iliad'' and the ''Odyssey'', two epic poems that are foundational works of ancient Greek literature. Homer is considered one of the most revered and influential authors in history. Homer's ''Iliad'' centers on a quarrel between King Agamemnon and the warrior Achilles during the last year of the Trojan War. The ''Odyssey'' chronicles the ten-year journey of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, back to his home after the fall of Troy. The poems are in Homeric Greek, also known as Epic Greek, a literary language which shows a mixture of features of the Ionic and Aeolic dialects from different centuries; the predominant influence is Eastern Ionic. Most researchers believe that the poems were originally transmitted orally. Homer's epic poems shaped aspects of ancient Greek culture and education, fostering ideals of heroism, glory, and honor. To Plato, Homer was simply the one who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hesiod
Hesiod (; grc-gre, Ἡσίοδος ''Hēsíodos'') was an ancient Greek poet generally thought to have been active between 750 and 650 BC, around the same time as Homer. He is generally regarded by western authors as 'the first written poet in the Western tradition to regard himself as an individual persona with an active role to play in his subject.' Ancient authors credited Hesiod and Homer with establishing Greek religious customs. Modern scholars refer to him as a major source on Greek mythology, farming techniques, early economic thought, archaic Greek astronomy and ancient time-keeping. Life The dating of Hesiod's life is a contested issue in scholarly circles (''see § Dating below''). Epic narrative allowed poets like Homer no opportunity for personal revelations. However, Hesiod's extant work comprises several didactic poems in which he went out of his way to let his audience in on a few details of his life. There are three explicit references in ''Works and Days'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catalogue Of Women
The ''Catalogue of Women'' ( grc, Γυναικῶν Κατάλογος, Gunaikôn Katálogos)—also known as the ''Ehoiai '' ( grc, Ἠοῖαι, Ēoîai, )The Latin transliterations ''Eoeae'' and ''Ehoeae'' are also used (e.g. , ); see Title and the ''ē' hoiē''-formula, below. Though rare, ''Mulierum Catalogus'', the Latin translation of , might also be encountered (e.g. ). The work is commonly cited by the abbreviations ''Cat''., ''CW'' (occasionally ''HCW'') or ''GK'' (= ''Gynaikon Katalogos'').—is a fragmentary Greek epic poem that was attributed to Hesiod during antiquity. The "women" of the title were in fact heroines, many of whom lay with gods, bearing the heroes of Greek mythology to both divine and mortal paramours. In contrast with the focus upon narrative in the Homeric ''Iliad'' and ''Odyssey'', the ''Catalogue'' was structured around a vast system of genealogies stemming from these unions and, in M. L. West's appraisal, covered "the whole of the heroic age." ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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