Sileni
Sileni (moon men) – In Greek mythology, creatures of the hills and woods, often confused with satyrs, having horse’s ears, flattened noses, horse’s tails or legs, or both. The most famous of the group was Silenus, teacher of Dionysus, who…
Month: December 2017
Sibyls
Sibyls : In Greek and Roman cult, name given to women endowed with prophetic gifts under the god Apollo. Their number varied from one to…
Seven Sages of Greece
Seven Sages of Greece – In Greek history and legend, seven men noted for their wisdom. They are Thales of Miletus (seventh century b.c.e.), who…
Serpent and the File, The
The Serpent and the File is an Aesopic fable found in various collections throughout the world. In the course of its wanderings a serpent came…
Satyrs
satyrs In Greek mythology, creatures of the hills and woods, half-men, half-animal; followers of Dionysus and Pan. Noted for their love of wine, women, and…
Sarpedon
Sarpedon (rejoicing in a wooden ark) In Greek mythology, hero, son of Zeus and Laodamia or Europa; grandson of Bellerophon. Sarpedon was the commander of…
Sam Hart of Woburn
Sam Hart of Woburn : In American folklore of New England, a horseman who once entered into a race with the devil. The devil appeared…
Ruidoso
Ruidoso In American western folklore, a big maverick steer that brought destruction on all who came in contact with it. At its death it turned…
Betsy Ross
Painting depicting the story of Betsy Ross presenting the first American flag to General George Washington, by Edward Percy Moran Ross, Betsy (1752–1836) In American…
Rosie the Riveter
Rosie the Riveter In American folklore of World War II, name given to a fictional woman who symbolized women’s contributions to the war effort. In…