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Abas

Abas (A´bas), a son of Meganira, was turned into a newt, or water-lizard, for deriding the ceremonies of the Sacrifice.

Mythology February 6, 2024 February 15, 2024 Abas, Meganira, myth, mythological character, mythology, newt, sacrifice, water-lizard
Absyrtus

Absyrtus (Absy´rtus). After [[Jason (mythology)]] had slain the dragon which guarded the golden fleece, he fled with [[Medea (mythology)]], the […]

Mythology February 6, 2024 February 15, 2024 Absyrtus, Aeetes, Jason, Medea, myth, mythological character, mythology
Achelous

Achelous (Achelo´us) was a river god, and the rival of [[Hercules (mythology)]] in his love for [[Deianira (mythology)]]. To decide […]

Mythology February 6, 2024 February 15, 2024 Achelous, Deianira, Hercules, myth, mythological character, mythology
Acheron

Acheron (Ach´eron). The current of the river Acheron, across which all souls had to pass to hear their decree from […]

Mythology February 7, 2024 February 15, 2024 Acheron, Charon, myth, mythological character, mythology, Pluto
Achilles

Achilles (Achil´les) was the most valiant of the Greek heroes in the Trojan War. He was the son of [[Peleus […]

Mythology February 7, 2024 February 15, 2024 Achilles, myth, mythological character, mythology, Paris, Peleus, Thetis, Troy
Acidalia

Acidalia (Acida´lia), a name given to [[Venus (mythology)]], from a fountain in Boeotia.

Mythology February 7, 2024 February 15, 2024 Acidalia, myth, mythological character, mythology, Venus
Acis

Acis (A´cis). A Sicilian shepherd, loved by the nymph Galatea. One of the [[Cyclops (mythology)]] who was jealous of him […]

Mythology February 7, 2024 February 15, 2024 Acis, Cyclops, Etna, myth, mythological character, mythology
Actaeon

Actaeon (Actae´on) was the son of [[Aristaeus (mythology)]], a famous huntsman. He intruded himself on [[Diana (mythology)]] while she was […]

Mythology February 7, 2024 February 15, 2024 Actaeon, Aristaeus, Diana, myth, mythological character, mythology
Ades

Ades (A´des), see [[Hades (mythology)]].

Mythology February 8, 2024 February 15, 2024 Ades, Hades, myth, mythological character, mythology
Adonis

Adonis (Ado´nis), the beautiful attendant of [[Venus (mythology)]], who held her train. He was killed by a boar, and turned […]

Mythology February 8, 2024 February 15, 2024 Adonis, myth, mythological character, mythology, Venus

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