Daphnis
Daphnis (laurel) In Greek mythology, inventor of bucolic poetry; a son of Hermes by a Sicilian nymph. He was exposed to die but was saved…
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Danaidae
Danaidae In Greek mythology, the 50 daughters of Danaus who married the 50 sons of Aegyptus, Danaus’s brother. Among the women were Calaeno, Exato, Eurydice,…
Danaë
Danaë (laurel, bay) In Greek mythology, mother of the hero Perseus; daughter of King Acrisius of Argos and Eurydice; sister of Evarete. Acrisius had been…
Danaans
Danaans In Greek mythology and legend, name given to the subjects of King Danaus of Argos. The name was then applied to all Greeks. Homer…
Damon and Pythias
Damon and Pythias (tamer and discoverer) – (fourth century b.c.e.) In Greek legend, two male lovers, believed to be Pythagorean philosophers. Pythias plotted against the…
Rat
Rat In Egyptian mythology, wife of the sun god Ra. She was called “mother of the gods,” as Ra was called “father of the gods.”…
Seker
Seker (Sacharis, Seger, Sokar, Solare, Sokaris) In Egyptian mythology, death god of the necropolis of Memphis. Originally, Seker may have been a vegetation god. Later…
Ennead
Ennead (nine) In Egyptian mythology, nine deities whose characteristics symbolize the elemental-primal forces in the universe. The Great Ennead revolved around the mythology of Heliopolis,…
Duat
Duat (Tuat) In Egyptian mythology, the underworld or other world. Originally, Duat signified the place through which the sun god Ra passed each evening after…
Aloubi
“Aloubi,” appears to be a relatively obscure figure in vampire folklore, particularly from the Aquitaine region of France. The information you provided is consistent with…
