The Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome

blood, a bright ethereal fluid called Ichor, never engendered disease, and, when shed, had the power of producing new life.

Most of these divinities lived on the summit of Mount Olympus,

The ancient Greeks had several different theories with regard to the origin of the world, but the generally accepted notion was that before this world came into existence, there

peace and tranquillity

Their blood, a bright ethereal fluid called Ichor

Rhea, the wife of Cronus, and mother of Zeus and the other great gods of Olympus, personified the earth, and was regarded as the Great Mother and unceasing producer of all plant-life

The Titans were twelve in number; their names were: Oceanus, Ceos, Crios, Hyperion, Iapetus, Cronus, Theia, Rhea, Themis, Mnemosyne, Phœbe, and Tethys.

the gods enjoyed immortality.

We often hear of them visiting mankind and partaking of their hospitality, and not unfrequently both gods and goddesses become attached to mortals, with whom they unite themselves, the offspring of these unions being called heroes or demi-gods,

we frequently behold them actuated by revenge, deceit, and jealousy.