Lux Ferre

Erato (sexual passion) In Greek mythology, one of the nine Muses; Muse of love or erotic poetry, lyrics, and marriage songs; daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne. Her symbol was a lyre. The

Epimenides In Greek mythology, a culture hero and a shepherd of Crete. He wrote poetry, taught the worship of the gods, and built the first temples. One day he fell asleep while

Ephialtes (he who leaps upon) In Greek mythology, a giant, son of Poseidon (or Aloeus and Iphimedeia or Uranus and Gaea), twin brother of Otus. When the war between the Titans (giants)

Elgin Marbles Popular name given to Greek sculptures from the Parthenon at Athens portraying Theseus, Lapiths, Centaurs, three Fates, Iris, and others. They were removed from the ruins by the seventh earl

Far and away the most famous of the ancient mysteries, the mystery rites of Eleusis were celebrated every September for nearly 2000 years in the small town of the same name, a

Electra (amber) In Greek mythology, daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra; sister of Orestes, Iphigenia, and Chrysothemis. Electra convinced her brother Orestes to murder their mother, Clytemnestra, and Aegisthus, their mother’s lover, in

Dryope (oaken face) In Greek mythology, a name for various women. According to the Homeric Hymn to Pan (attributed to Homer but not by him), one, a nymph of Arcadia, was the

Doris (bountiful) In Greek mythology, a sea goddess, daughter of Oceanus and Tethys; sister of Eidyia, Electra, Clymene, Meliboea, Metis, Perseis, Pleione, Proteus, Styk, Europa, Clytia, and Callirrhoë, the rivers and fountains;