Nov 5, 2024 · To expand your knowledge of Greek gods, here are 16 of the lesser-known Greek Gods you probably haven’t come across but should know more about. 1. Priapus. Believed to be the son of Aphrodite and Dionysus, Priapus was a minor god of ancient Greek myth. He was known as the god of fertility, male genitals, livestock, and fruits and vegetables.

Feb 26, 2025 · Here are 10 lesser-known Greek Gods and Goddesses you should know. 1. Helios: The God of the Sun. Son of the Titans Hyperion and Theia, Helios was the deity and personification of the sun. Visually, he was depicted as radiantly handsome with golden hair and shining eyes, wearing a crown of rays.

These 10 absurd deities come from eight different world religions, past and present. From Loki to Dionysus, these weird gods are presented alongside their craziest myths and legends.

Dec 9, 2021 · Everyone knows the Olympian gods Zeus, Poseidon and Apollo but in the vastness of Greek mythology there are many more random, obscure and sometimes completely unknown Greek gods and goddesses. This is our attempt to catalogue a few of them.

Aug 31, 2023 · From the sea goddess Metis to Nemesis, the goddess of retribution, here are fifteen lesser-known Greek gods and goddesses: Aeolus is the god of the winds. He gave Odysseus a bag containing all the winds in the world, except the …

Apr 7, 2014 · Most of us have heard of famous Greek Gods such as Zeus and Apollo a well as demi-gods such as Heracles and Perseus and many others from myths and legends. Their stories move the imagination and have captivated people for thousands of years.

Jun 25, 2023 · Most of us are familiar with major Greek goddesses like Hera, Aphrodite, and Athena. These female deities play important roles in Greek mythology as wives, mothers, and leaders. Classic Greek literature has kept the mythology of major Greek gods and goddesses alive for centuries.

Oct 27, 2024 · Ancient deities refer to the gods and goddesses worshipped by early civilizations, playing a crucial role in their cultural and social frameworks. These divine beings were often seen as guardians of various aspects of life, from agriculture and war to love and the afterlife.

Aug 31, 2021 · Here’s a bunch of some of the most obscure Greek gods and goddesses. One of the most obscure Greek gods and goddesses, Epaphus, is the son of Io and Zeus. Io is the mortal ancestor of Perseus.

May 14, 2021 · With hundreds of thousands of gods worshiped in the world and throughout history, it is little wonder, that some of them would manage the more day-to-day aspects of life. It’s even less surprising that some of them would be found in the Greek and Roman pantheons, which were large and malleable.