Aengus og
Aengus og (Angus, Oengus) In Celtic mythology, son of Dagda, god of love and beauty, who had a golden harp. His kisses became birds that…
Aegyptus
Aegyptus (Greek form of Het-Ka-Ptah, an ancient city near Egyptian Memphis) In Greek mythology, son of Belus and Anchinoë; twin brother of Danaus. Aegyptus conquered…
Aegle
Aegle (dazzling light) In Greek mythology, one of the Hesperides, who guarded the Golden Apples. The name is also that of the youngest daughter of…
Aegialeia
Aegialeia is in Greek mythology, the daughter of Adrastus of Argos and Amphithea; wife of Diomedes, sister of Argeia, Aegialeus, Cyanippus, Deipyle, and Hippodameia. In…
Aëdon
Aëdon (nightingale, songstress) is in Greek mythology, the daughter of Pandareos, wife of the Theban king, Zethus; and mother of Itylus, whom she killed and…
Aeaea
Aeaea In Greek mythology, a female hunter who was changed by the gods into an island of the same name to help her escape the…
Adu Ogyinae
Adu Ogyinae In African mythology (Ashanti of Ghana), the first man. The Ashanti tell several myths concerning the origin of man. One states that on…
Adrian, St.
Adrian, St. (the man from Adria) (fourth century) In Christian legend, a military saint in northern Europe during the Middle Ages. Patron of Flemish brewers.…
Adno-artina
In Australian Aboriginal mythology, Adno-Artina is a legendary gecko lizard known for its boldness and strength. According to the myth, Adno-Artina challenged Marindi, a powerful…
Admetus
Admetus (untamed) In Greek mythology, an Argonaut, son of Pheres and Periclymene (or Clymene) and husband of Alcestis; father of Eumelus and Perimele. Admetus took…