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Makedon (mythology) — For the Greek municipality see Makednos (municipality). Makedon, also Macedon or Makednos (Greek: Μακεδών), was the eponymous mythological ancestor of the ancient Macedonians according to various ancient Greek fragmentary narratives. In most… … Wikipedia
Actaea (mythology) — Actaea (Ἀκταία) was a name attributed to two characters in Greek mythology.*Actaea one of the Nereids (sea nymphs). [Apollodorus. Library , [http://www.theoi.com/Text/Apollodorus1.html 1.2.7] .] [Hesiod. Theogony ,… … Wikipedia
Orpheus — For other uses, see Orpheus (disambiguation). Roman mosaic depicting Orpheus, wearing a Phrygian cap and surrounded by the beasts charmed by the music of his lyre. Orpheus ( … Wikipedia
Pimpleia — Orpheus s life Pimpleia (Ancient Greek: Πιμπλεία) was a city in Pieria in Ancient Greece, located near Dion and Mount Olympus.[1] Pimpleia is described as a κώμη ( quarter, suburb ) of Dion by Strabo … Wikipedia
Ancient Macedonians — The expansion of ancient Macedon up to the death of King Philip II (r. 359–336 BC). The Macedonians (Greek: Μακεδόνες, Makedónes) originated from inhabitants of the northeastern part of the Greek peninsula, in the alluvial plain around the rivers … Wikipedia
Leibethra — Orpheus s life Libethra or Leibethra (Ancient Greek: τὰ Λίβηθρα or Λείβηθρα) was a city close to Olympus where Orpheus was buried[1][2] by the Muses … Wikipedia
Dionysus — Bacchus redirects here. For other uses, see Bacchus (disambiguation). This article is about the Greco Roman deity. For other uses of the names Dionysus and Dionysos , see Dionysos (disambiguation). For other uses of the theophoric name Dionysius … Wikipedia
Maenad — Bacchae redirects here. For the tragedy by Euripides, see The Bacchae. Bassarids redirects here. For the opera by Hans Werner Henze, see The Bassarids. Furious Maenad,carrying a thyrsus and a panther,with a snake rolled up over her head.Tondo of… … Wikipedia
Oeagrus — In Greek mythology, Oeagrus (Ancient Greek: Οἴαγρος; Modern Greek: Οίαγρος), son of Pierus or Tharops, was a king of Thrace. He and the muse Calliope were the parents of Orpheus and Linus.[1][2][3][4] He was also sometimes called the father of… … Wikipedia
Ancient Greece — The Parthenon, a temple dedicated to Athena, located on the Acropolis in Athens, is one of the most representative symbols of the … Wikipedia
