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  2. Greek mythology - Wikipedia

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    Greek mythology is the body of myths originally told by the ancient Greeks, and a genre of ancient Greek folklore, today absorbed alongside Roman mythology into the broader designation of classical mythology. These stories concern the ancient Greek religion 's view of the origin and nature of the world; the lives and activities of deities ...

  3. Cassandra - Wikipedia

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    Cassandra or Kassandra ( / kəˈsændrə /; [2] Ancient Greek: Κασσάνδρα, pronounced [kas:ándra], also Greek: Κασσάνδρα, and sometimes referred to as Alexandra) [3] in Greek mythology was a Trojan priestess dedicated to the god Apollo and fated by him to utter true prophecies but never to be believed.

  4. Amazons - Wikipedia

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    In Greek mythology, the Amazons ( Ancient Greek: Ἀμαζόνες Amazónes, singular Ἀμαζών Amazōn; in Latin Amāzon, -ŏnis) are portrayed in a number of ancient epic poems and legends, such as the Labours of Heracles, the Argonautica and the Iliad.

  5. Narcissus (mythology) - Wikipedia

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    Ancient Greece portal. Myths portal. v. t. e. In Greek mythology, Narcissus ( / nɑːrˈsɪsəs /; Ancient Greek: Νάρκισσος, romanized : Nárkissos) was a hunter from Thespiae in Boeotia (alternatively Mimas or modern day Karaburun, Izmir) who was known for his beauty which was noticed by all, regardless of gender.

  6. Pandora - Wikipedia

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    Pandora. In Greek mythology, Pandora ( Greek: Πανδώρα, derived from πᾶν, pān, i.e. "all" and δῶρον, dōron, i.e. "gift", thus "the all-endowed", "all-gifted" or "all-giving") [1] was the first human woman created by Hephaestus on the instructions of Zeus. [2] [3] As Hesiod related it, each god cooperated by giving her unique ...

  7. Orpheus - Wikipedia

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    Roman Orpheus mosaic, a very common subject. He wears a Phrygian cap and is surrounded by the animals charmed by lyre -playing. In Greek mythology, Orpheus ( / ˈɔːrfiːəs, ˈɔːrfjuːs /; Ancient Greek: Ὀρφεύς, classical pronunciation: [or.pʰeú̯s]) was a Thracian bard, legendary musician and prophet.

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