Religion

Religion

Refers to any set of beliefs of any community or nation, concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of life and the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a supernatural or divine agency.

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Apollo

Anthropology; Mythology

God of the Sun, music, archery, poetry, healing, and prophecy. He is Artemis's twin brother, and Son to Zeus.

Ares

Anthropology; Mythology

God of war, murder and bloodshed. Brother to Hephaestus, and is the son of Zeus.

Artemis

Anthropology; Mythology

Goddess of the hunt,wilderness,wild animals,night, and the moon. Apollo is her twin brother. Artemis is a virgin goddess and is also protector of maidens.

Athena

Anthropology; Mythology

Goddess of wisdom, weaving, the arts, warfare and reason. She is the favorite daughter of Zeus.

Demeter

Anthropology; Mythology

Goddess of fertility, grain and harvest. Demeter is a sister of Zeus. Her daughter is Persephone, Hades' wife.

Hephaestus

Anthropology; Mythology

God of fire and the forge. Ugly son of Hera and Zeus is his father in some accounts. Married to Aphrodite, but she does not love him because he is deformed and as a result is ...