Siren
Siren The word Siren refers to two distinct types of spirits: • True Sirens, the Sirens of classical Greek mythology, are bird-women, related to the…
Category: Greek Mythology
Typhon
Kronos was mightier than Uranus. Zeus was mightier than Kronos. Why does that analogy stop right there? Why doesn’t Zeus have a son who is…
Sphinx
Sphinx (throttler) In Greek mythology, a monster, half-woman, half-beast; daughter of Echidna and Orthus or Typhon. The Sphinx had the head of a woman and…
Styx
Styx ORIGIN: Greece In Greek mythology, the River Styx forms the boundary between the realms of the living and the dead, encircling Hades nine times.…
Telchines
Telchines The Telchines are mysterious, magical spirits who rule the island of Rhodes. Sea spirits, their mother is Thalassa. The Telchines are magicians, shamans, and…
Tethys
Tethys Mistress of the Sea ORIGIN: Greece Tethys is a primeval sea goddess. She and her consort, Oceanos, have multitudes of children. Three thousand of…
Thalassa
Thalassa ALSO KNOWN AS: Thalatta ORIGIN: Greece Thalassa, a primeval sea spirit, is the essence of the sea itself. Thalassa literally means “sea.” She is…
Thanatos
Thanatos ORIGIN: Greece Thanatos is an ancient lord of death. He may be the son of Nyx alone or her son with Erebus. Hypnos, Lord…
Themis
Themis ORIGIN: Greece CLASSIFICATION: Titan Themis is the spirit of Earth’s wisdom. Her name may mean “steadfast.” She is a goddess of justice, righteousness, and…
Thetis
Thetis ORIGIN: Greece CLASSIFICATION: Nereid Thetis is the great goddess of the Aegean Sea. She is now most famous as Achilles’ mother, but she is…