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Betrayed by the Acts of Others? The Events that Led to Prometheus’s Perennial Punishment
Roman Mythology of the Ages of Man, Metamorphoses and the Founding of Rome
The Myth of Cupid and Psyche
Song of the Nibelungs: The Epic Germanic Tale of Love, Death, and Revenge
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Betrayed by the Acts of Others? The Events that Led to Prometheus’s Perennial Punishment | Ancient Origins
The story of Prometheus, Epimetheus and Pandora is a popular myth of ancient Greece - on that has been told and retold throughout the ages. It is a tale of Prometheus, the son of a titan, who was punished for helping mankind. www.ancient-origins.net
Roman Mythology of the Ages of Man, Metamorphoses and the Founding of Rome | Ancient Origins
The Romans possessed a rich mythology that exerted (and continues to exert) a significant influence on Western culture. Many Roman myths, specifically those concerning the gods, have their equivalent in the Greek myths .Nevertheless, Roman mythology also contained tales unique to this civilization, most notably the myths concerning the founding of Rome. www.ancient-origins.net
The Myth of Cupid and Psyche's Forbidden Love
The great Greek goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite (or Venus in Latin), was born from the foam near the island of Cyprus, for which reason she is referred to as "the Cyprian." Aphrodite was a jealous goddess, but she was also passionate. Not only did she love the men and gods in her life, but her sons and grandchildren, as well. www.thoughtco.com
Song of the Nibelungs: The Epic Germanic Tale of Love, Death, and Revenge | Ancient Origins
The Nibelungenlied , or "The Song of the Nibelungs", is a Middle High German epic poem first written sometime in the thirteenth century. Though its author is unknown, The Nibelungenlied remains one of the premiere Germanic texts.It is appreciated for its literary style, contrasting the themes of emotion and violence, and its recollection and assimilation of older Germanic tales. www.ancient-origins.net