- Thetis – Mythopedia
Thetis was a nymph and goddess of the sea, one of the fifty Nereids born to Nereus and Doris, and the wife of the mortal hero Peleus When her son Achilles went to fight in the Trojan War, she did everything in her power to prevent his death
- Achilles – Mythopedia
Overview Achilles, son of Peleus and Thetis, was one of the greatest heroes and warriors of Greek mythology He was raised by the centaur Chiron and fought in the Trojan War, where he gained fame and glory But this glory came at a cost, for Achilles was destined to die young Achilles was instrumental in keeping the Trojans at bay during the decade-long Trojan War During the final year of
- Scylla – Mythopedia
Scylla was a multi-headed, hybrid monster who haunted a narrow strait opposite the whirlpool Charybdis With her darting heads and sharp teeth, Scylla would pick off unwary sea creatures or sailors who passed too close
- Eurynome – Mythopedia
Eurynome was one of the three thousand Oceanids, daughters of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys As one of Zeus’ many lovers, she became the mother of the Charites (also known as the “Graces”)
- Tethys – Mythopedia
Tethys was a Greek Titan associated with water and motherhood She had thousands of children with her husband Oceanus, some of whom went on to marry or give birth to gods themselves
- Nereids – Mythopedia
The Nereids were the fifty daughters of the sea gods Nereus and Doris Numbered among the nymphs—female divinities who took the form of beautiful young women—the Nereids were widely regarded as kind and helpful sea deities The most famous among them were Amphitrite, Galatea, and Thetis
- Themis – Mythopedia
Themis was a Greek Titan most famous for embodying the concept of justice Unlike the other Titans, she sided with the Olympians in their celestial war with her brethren Today, her image survives as “Lady Justice,” wearing a chiton (a kind of tunic) and holding a set of balanced scales
- Iliad: Book 18 (Full Text) - Mythopedia
Thetis, hearing his lamentations, comes with all her sea-nymphs to comfort him The speeches of the mother and son on this occasion Iris appears to Achilles by the command of Juno, and orders him to show himself at the head of the intrenchments The sight of him turns the fortunes of the day, and the body of Patroclus is carried off by the Greeks
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