Titans & Olympians. Their Star Origin Story & the People of Ancient Greece.wmv

THIS IS THE STAR ORIGIN STORY OF THE 'GODS' -- THE TITANS & OLYMPIANS OF GREEK MYTHOLOGY... AND THEIR REAL HISTORY WITH THE PEOPLE OF ANCIENT GREECE. All sixteen (16) Greek 'gods', Titans & Olympians are originally from the Perseus constellation, the star Algol. Their home world is known as: Myra {Mear-ah}. It might be valuable to know Myra was originally colonized approximately 200000 years ago by people who were originally from Lyra {Lie-rah}. Collectively, they were a group of people from the 6th dimension who manifested physical human bodies. As they created their Earth bodies of 10-12' tall... they maintained many of their natural 6th dimensional powers while on Earth. The twelve (12) Olympians first migrated to the Cassiopea constellation, the star Chaph, for which the capital "B" is its symbol . These Olympians lived on a planet by the name of -- Lakima {Lah-kee-mah}, 42 light years from Earth's solar system. The Titans traveled directly to and arrived at Earth first... the ones to first rule from the Temple on Mount Olympus. This the the story of their origin, the rule over the people of ancient Greece... and their impressive, profound impact on these people & their way of life. Enjoy.

Origin of Myths

Myths have been around since the beginning of time. It originated with the Greek's account of creation and covers subjects from origins of civilizations, hero's, customs and most any other imaginable subject. It has served as an excellent form for passing down history, and customs form one generation to the next; was one of the earliest forms of children's literature.

"In the beginning there was a period of Chaos, when air, water, and matter were combined in a formless mixture. On this floated a Cosmic Egg, from which there arose Gaea (Earth) and Uranus (Sky). These deities created the earth and its creatures and the Sun, Moon, and Stars."

The study of such is known as mythology. Where one studies a body or collection of myths belonging to a people addressing their origin, history, deities, ancestors, and heroes, or myths associated with an event, individual, or institution

Myth's origins have became even more prevalent and proved invaluable as an instrument in promoting and perpetuating religions, folkways and mores as civilizations evolved into more complex and intellectual forms; in primitive times in preserving a nations or peoples history and passing it down from one generation to the next.

In conclusion then we might purpose that it is from the study of humanities difference and similarities whether it be their cultures, how they view themselves or govern themselves that myths not only originated, they perpetuated.

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The Origin and Role of the Greek Goddesses

Six goddesses ruled from Mt. Olympus according to the tales of classical-era mythology.  Hera was both wife and sister to Zeus and is regarded as the queen of the Gods.  The Greek mythology cast the goddesses as protectors and stewards of the feminine aspect.  They are in control of love, fertility and the bounties of the Earth.  Like their male counterparts, they can possess great wisdom and be prone to rash decisions. 

Hera

Hera was both sister and wife to Zeus, both born to Cronus and Rhea.  She was Goddess of women, marriage and childbirth.  Many tales of Greek mythology center around the jealousy and retribution Hera plotted against the love interests romanced by Zeus and the offspring who were fathered by her powerful, but unfaithful husband.  Herakles, son to Zeus and the mortal Alceme, was just one of many to incur the vengeful goddess' wrath.  Juno is the Roman representation of Hera. 

Demeter

Born the second daughter of Rhea and Cronus, Demeter was goddess of the lands who nourished the soil.  Greek mythology cast her as the "bringer" of the seasons.  Her central myth involved her daughter Persephone, who was abducted by Hades and forced to become his queen.  Demeter was anguished and life stood still as her grief prevented the coming of the seasons.  Zeus was swayed by the starving people and the other deities and he dispatched Hermes to return Persephone from the underworld.  Although she was returned to her mother, Hades had tricked her, and by the rule of fates Persephone was forced to return for four months of every year as penance for eating the seeds that Hades had offered. 

Aphrodite

She was the goddess of love, lust and sensuality and her beauty was unsurpassed.  In Greek, her name translates to "risen from the foam" and legend suggests she was created after Cronus severed Ouranos' genitals and discarded them in the ocean.  Other variations on her mythology suggest she was daughter to Zeus or Dione.  Her legendary beauty was cause for concern amongst the Gods, who feared that they would go to war possess her.  Zeus married her off to Hephaestus, God to the blacksmiths who was crippled and homely according to Greek mythology.  This did little to deter her ability to use her beauty for meddle in the affairs of Gods and mortals.  In Rome, Aphrodite was referred to as Venus.

Artemis

The Greek goddess Artemis was daughter of Zeus and the mortal Leto, and twin sister to Apollo.  Artemis was one of the three Virgin Goddesses in Greek mythology.  Artemis the Virgin Huntress' rule over nature was absolute and it was believed that she delivered fertility to the lands of all who worshipped her.  As sister to Apollo, the sun God, she became connected to the Moon.  She is identified with the Roman goddess Diana.

Athena

Tales of the origin of Athena vary, but it's generally agreed that she is the daughter of Zeus and Metis, a Titan consort of the king of Gods.  In the predominant origin tale; Zeus, fearing the prophecy that claimed Metis' offspring may be more powerful than himself, swallowed the Titan goddess whole.  Metis birthed and raised her child inside Zeus and sent her forth, springing from Zeus' head, a fully-formed woman armed for battle.  Athena was the Goddess of Wisdom and Knowledge who taught women to sew and weave and men how to tend the lands and metal works.  She is one of the three virgin Goddesses along with Artemis and Hestia.  She was the patron of the city of Athens and Parthenon was built to honor her.

Hestia

The oldest daughter of Cronus and Rhea, she was one of the three virgin Goddesses along with Athena and Hera.  She was pursued by both Poseidon and Apollo who wished her hand in marriage, but remained faithful to the vow of chastity she made to Zeus.  Hestia was warmly regarded by those who worshipped her for her generous spirit and peaceful nature.  Hestia remained for eternity in Mt. Olympus, never engaging in the wars and conflicts that occupied the other gods.  She was the only deity to be worshipped in all temples regardless of their affiliation to a specific god.

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The Origin and Role of the Greek Gods

In classical-era mythology, twelve Gods and Goddesses ruled from Mt. Olympus.   Zeus was the deemed the king of the Gods and Hera his queen.  This pantheon of twelve Gods and Goddesses are considered the Olympians, representing primary aspects of life such as war, love and death.  Six male gods exist in the pantheon, two (Zeus and Poseidon) were born of Titan Gods themselves and overthrew their father to rule the universe.   Hades, their brother, also fought by their side, but after the victory he was given rule of the Underworld, so did not sit atop Mt. Olympus with his brothers.

Zeus - King of the Gods

Zeus was King of the Gods and ruler of Mt. Olympus.    He was the youngest son to Cronus and Rhea, Titans who were themselves children of Ouranos and Gaia, the sky and Earth in classical Greek mythology.  Zeus overthrew his father Cronus with the aid of his two brothers, Poseidon and Hades in a ten-year battle known as the Titanomachy, or more popularly as "The Clash of the Titans."  Zeus fathered many of the characters in Greek mythology with Goddesses, deities and mortals alike.  Greek artists frequently portrayed Zeus either astride his throne ruling over Olympus or striding forward with thunderbolt in hand.  Jupiter is the Roman equivalent of Zeus.

Poseidon

God of the seas, bringer of earthquakes and brother to Zeus and Hades.  He was given reign of the seas after the battle of the Titans.  He is perhaps the most iconic of the Greek gods, his trident a familiar and pervasive symbol.  The ancient Greeks believed he had the ability to offer calm waters for sailing and bountiful fishing expeditions, but when angered would smash his trident into the ground causing earthquakes and tidal waves.  He was a popular god and considered the protector of many Greek cities.

Apollo

Apollo was perhaps the most multi-faceted God, seen as God of light and the sun; prophecy and truth; healing and medicine; music, art and poetry.  Son of Zeus and Leto, he has a twin sister, the virgin Goddess Artemis.  He was regarded as the most handsome of the Gods, always depicted as youthful and clean-shaven.  He was considered to have both great capacity to heal and to bring forth pestilence and plague.  His symbols are the bow, lyre and laurel.  He is also known as "Apollo" by the Romans.

Ares

The God of war was named Ares.  The Greeks viewed him more as the God of bloodlust or slaughter.  Ares was seen as unpredictable, chaotic and barbaric.  It was his half-sister Athena who acted as goddess of strategic warfare.  The vulture and dog were the sacred animals of Ares.  The Roman God Mars was connected to Ares, but he was also seen as a God of agriculture and held in higher regard by mortals.

Dionysus

Born to Zeus and the mortal Semele in the city of Thebes, Dionysus was regarded as one of the gods of the epiphany or "gods that come."  He was the God of Wine, Merriment and Ecstasy and fittingly a popular god often honored with festivals.  Writings of the time contend that he possessed an androgynous beauty and long, flowing locks.  This could be the influence of one tale that suggests Hermes was tasked by Zeus to hide the boy away to protect him from the vengeful Hera.  Hermes took him to his mortal relatives and commanded that they raise the boy as a girl to deceive Hera and protect him.

Hephaestus

Regarded as a gentle and compassionate god, he was the god of metal, blacksmiths, artisans, craftsman, metallurgy, volcanoes and fire.  Thrown from Mt. Olympus by his mother Hera, he is the only God depicted as repulsive.  He was also described as lame, due to the injuries he suffered in his fall from Mt. Olympus.  Hephaestus is credited with the creation of many of Greek mythologies most magnificent weapons and tools including:  Hermes' sandals and helmet, the Aegis breastplate, the armor of Achilles, Helio's chariot, Eros bow and arrow and the thrones at Mt. Olympus.  The Romans named this god Vulcan.

Hermes

With wings on his sandals, Hermes was possessed of great speed and assumed the role of "messenger of the Gods" and transporter of souls to the Underworld.  He was the only God permitted to enter the realms of Heaven, Earth and the Underworld.  Like all Gods, he was possessed of fallibility:  the impulse to steal.  This shortcoming earned him the honor of God of Thieves.  The son of Zeus, Hermes was a trusted ally of the king of Gods and frequent confidant.  He wore a "petasus" (a shallow, round hat) and was often portrayed with wings on his shoulders along with his famed winged sandals.  The Roman incarnation of Hermes is Mercury.

Hades

Brother of Zeus and Poseidon, Hades fought alongside his brothers in the Titanomachy, helping to destroy their father Cronus and begin the rule of the Olympian Gods.  After their victory in the battle of the Titans, Hades and his brothers divided rule of the world.  Drawing lots, Zeus was given the sky, Poseidon the seas and Hades the underworld.  Popular notions of Hades are a bit distorted, probably from Christian views of hell.  In Greek mythology, Hades was a benevolent ruler who sought balance in the Underworld, but was capable of rage and vindictive actions if crossed.  Hades is associated with Cerebus, the three-headed canine that helps guard the underworld and the Helm of Darkness given to him by the Cyclops' prior to the Battle of the Titans. 

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