AEGISTHUS In Greek mythology, son of Pelopia and THYESTES. Aegisthus became the lover of CLYTEMNESTRA, the wife of King AGAMEMNON, after the king had gone off to the TROJAN WAR. Aegisthus and
Olympian Spirits ORIGIN: Greece When children are asked to name Greek gods, they are almost always really being asked to name the Olympian pantheon. Twelve spirits are officially classified as Olympians. They were considered the official ruling pantheon of Greece.
Iodama ORIGIN: Greece Iodama, priestess of Athena, entered the goddess’ sacred precinct at night and encountered Athena with Medusa’s head. Iodama was instantly transformed to stone. She was then venerated in the
Kedalion The Purifier; The Old Crab; Phallic One ALSO KNOWN AS: Cedalion ORIGIN: Greece Instead of throwing baby Hephaestus into the sea, another version of this Greek myth suggests that Hera brought
The sea isn’t all fun, games and splashing about. Dangers lurk in the deep, too, and sometimes approach the shore. Keto is the goddess of the dangers of the sea; the treacherous
Khronos ORIGIN: Orphic Khronos is the Time Lord, Gnostic spirit of time. He turns the wheel of the zodiac. In various esoteric traditions, Khronos emerges from the primeval void to birth the
Kore : The Maiden Kore is not a name but a title, usually indicating Persephone, especially in her aspect as the eternally youthful Goddess of Spring. Kore was venerated amongst Mystery Traditions
Lamia ORIGIN: Greek or Berber (Amazigh) In Greek mythology, Lamia was a Libyan queen loved by Zeus. Their relationship lasted long enough to bear at least two children. Hera, Zeus’ jealous wife,
Lamia of the Sea is an ominous sea spirit who roams the modern Greek coasts. It is not entirely clear whether she is the same as child-killing Lamia. She more closely resembles
The Lampades, infernal Nymphs, inhabit Hades. Their origins are murky: they may or may not be daughters of Nyx and/or the various river deities of Hades. The Lampades serve in Hekate’s entourage:
Lethe ORIGIN: Greece Lethe names a river that runs through Hades. Drinking its waters causes amnesia. Dead souls entering Hades were required to sip Lethe’s waters in order to forget and wholly
Leto : The Obscure One; The Hidden One; The Forgotten One ALSO KNOWN AS: Latona (Rome) Mythology books are often dismissive of Leto: she’s portrayed as just one of Zeus’ many girlfriends.
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