Literatuur - Mythologische karakters

a hero from Greek mythology who is known for slaying the Minotaur and for being the founder and king of Athens

Theseus

a figure in Greek mythology who was punished for his wrongdoing

Tantalus

an eight-legged horse from Norse mythology, belonging to the god Odin

Sleipnir

a character in Greek mythology who was punished in the afterlife by being forced to repeatedly push a boulder up a hill, only to have it roll back down again

Sisyphus

a goddess in Norse mythology who is associated with earth, fertility, family, and harvest

sif

a sculptor who fell in love with his own ivory statue of a woman and prayed to the goddess Aphrodite to bring it to life

Pygmalion (beeldhouwer)

a figure from Greek mythology, known for her beauty and love story with the god Eros

psyche

a clever Titan in Greek mythology who created humans and stole fire from the gods, resulting in his punishment

Prometheus

the last king of Troy during the Trojan War, known for his tragic fate and his noble character

Priamus

the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses, who was often depicted as a powerful and moody deity with a trident

Poseidon

the queen of the gods in Greek mythology and the wife and sister of Zeus

Hera

the Greek goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest

Demeter

the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, handicrafts, strategic warfare, and inspiration, characterized by wearing a golden helmet and shield

Athena

the Greek god of music, poetry, prophecy, medicine, and the sun, who was often depicted as a handsome and talented young man with a lyre or a bow

Apollo

the Greek goddess of hunting, wilderness, childbirth, and virginity, who was often depicted as a skilled archer and protector of young women

Artemis

the ancient Greek god of war, who was often depicted as a fierce and violent deity, associated with conflicts, battles, and the shedding of blood

Ares

the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and sexuality, and was often depicted as a beautiful woman who had the power to make people fall in love

Aphrodite

a Greek god associated with fire, metalworking, and crafting, often depicted as a skilled blacksmith

Hephaestus

a Greek god of commerce, thieves, travelers, and athletes, often depicted with winged sandals and a winged helmet

Hermes

the Greek goddess of the hearth, home, and family

Hestia (godin van de haard

the ancient Greek god of wine, fertility, ritual madness, theater, and religious ecstasy

Dionysos

the Greek god of the underworld who ruled over the souls of the dead and was often depicted as a stern and formidable figure

Hades

the king of the gods in ancient Greek mythology, known as the god of the sky, lightning, thunder, and justice

Zeus

a powerful god in Norse mythology associated with justice and bravery, often depicted as a one-handed god

Tyr

a mighty god from Norse mythology who carries a big hammer and can control thunder and lightning

Thor

the son of Oedipus and Jocasta in Greek mythology, and was one of the two warring brothers in the play Antigone

Polynices

a famous hero from Greek mythology, often depicted as a man wielding a sword and holding the severed head of Medusa

Perseus

a Greek goddess of vegetation and the underworld, daughter of Zeus and Demeter, and wife of Hades

Persephone

a figure in Greek mythology who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape the unwanted advances of the god Apollo

daphne

a figure in Greek mythology who was the prince of Troy and was known for his role in the Trojan War, including his abduction of Helen, which was said to have sparked the conflict

Parijs

the first woman created by the gods, who was given a box containing all the evils of the world and was instructed not to open it, but curiosity got the better of her and she released all the evils into the world

Pandora

a legendary musician and poet in Greek mythology who is known for his musical talent and his attempt to rescue his wife Eurydice from the underworld

Orpheus

the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, who avenged his father's murder by killing his mother and her lover Aegisthus

Orestes

a tragic hero in Greek mythology who unknowingly kills his father and marries his mother, leading to his own downfall

Oedipus

a legendary hero in Greek mythology who was known for his intelligence, cunning, and skill in battle, and was the central character of Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey

Odysseus

a major god in Norse mythology, often portrayed as an older man with one eye, who is associated with wisdom, magic, war, and death

Odin

a Norse deity associated with the sea, wind, fishing, and wealth

Njord

a figure from Greek mythology who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water and ultimately turned into a flower that bears his name

narcis

a wise and knowledgeable figure in Norse mythology who was known for guarding a sacred well of wisdom and advising the gods with his counsel

Mimir

a legendary king of Sparta, who played a significant role in the Trojan War and was married to the beautiful Helen of Troy

Menelaüs

a mischievous and cunning god in Norse mythology who was known for his shape-shifting abilities, trickery, and association with chaos and fire

Loki

a hero in Greek mythology who led the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece

Jason

a Norse goddess associated with youth, beauty, and the renewal of life

Idun

a figure from Greek mythology who flew too close to the sun using wings made of feathers and wax, causing his wings to melt and him to fall into the sea and drown

Icarus

a legendary hero known for his strength and bravery, famous for his Twelve Labors, and the son of Jupiter in Roman mythology

Hercules

a goddess in Norse mythology who rules over the underworld and is often depicted as half alive and half dead

Hel

a Norse deity associated with foresight, vigilance, and the guardian of the Bifröst bridge, believed to have keen senses and the ability to sound a horn to warn of impending danger

Heimdall

a Trojan prince and the greatest warrior in the Trojan War, known for his courage, leadership, and devotion to his country and family

Hector

a goddess in Norse mythology who is known as the wife of Odin and the goddess of marriage, motherhood, and destiny

Frigg

a Norse god associated with fertility, prosperity, and sunlight

Freyr

a powerful and monstrous wolf that played a significant role in the ultimate downfall of the Norse gods known as Ragnarök

Fenrir

a figure in Greek mythology who was the wife of Orpheus and died tragically

Eurydice

the daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra, and is known for seeking vengeance on her mother for her father's murder

Electra

the founder and first queen of Carthage, according to ancient sources, and is known for her tragic love affair with Aeneas in Virgil's epic poem, the Aeneid

Dido

a legendary inventor in Greek mythology who is famous for creating the Labyrinth of Crete and designing wings that allowed him and his son Icarus to escape from imprisonment

Daedalus

a legendary figure in Greek mythology who was the king of Thebes and was known for his strict adherence to the law and his belief in the importance of order and stability in society

Creon

a figure in Greek mythology with incredible strength and endurance who was condemned to hold up the sky on his shoulders for entirety

atlas

a figure in Greek mythology known for her exceptional athletic ability and fierce determination

Atalanta

the daughter of King Minos of Crete, who helped Theseus defeat the Minotaur and escape the Labyrinth, and later became the wife of the god Dionysus

Ariadne

a character in Greek mythology, known for his leadership as the commander-in-chief of the Greek army during the Trojan War

Agamemnon

a figure in Greek mythology who was known for his exceptional beauty and was a favorite of the goddess Aphrodite, but died young and was honored as a symbol of youthful male beauty

adonis

a legendary hero of ancient Greek mythology who was believed to be the son of a mortal king and a goddess, and was known for his remarkable strength, courage, and fighting abilities

Achilles