Aristaeus (In the Greek mythology

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• Aristaeus — ▪ Greek mythology       Greek divinity whose worship was widespread but concerning whom myths are somewhat obscure. The name is derived from the Greek aristos (“best”). Aristaeus was essentially a benevolent deity; he introduced the cultivation… …   Universalium

• Greek astronomy — is the astronomy of those who wrote in the Greek language in classical antiquity. It is understood to include the ancient Greek, Hellenistic, Greco Roman, and Late Antiquity eras. It is not limited geographically to Greece or to ethnic Greeks, as …   Wikipedia

• Aristaeus — A minor god in Greek mythology, which we read largely through Athenian writers, Aristaeus or Aristaios (Greek: Ἀρισταῖος), ever close follower of the flocks , was the culture hero credited with the discovery of many useful arts, including bee… …   Wikipedia

• USS Aristaeus (ARB-1) — The USS Aristaeus (ARB 1) was one of 12 battle damage repair ships built for the United States Navy during World War II. The lead ship in her class, she was named for Aristaeus (in Greek mythology, the son of Apollo and the huntress Cyrene), the… …   Wikipedia

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• Cyrene (mythology) — In Greek mythology, as recorded in Pindar s 9th Pythian ode, Cyrene (or Kyrene, Greek Κυρήνη) ( sovereign queen ) was the daughter of Hypseus, King of the Lapiths. When a lion attacked her father s sheep, Cyrene wrestled with the lion. Apollo,… …   Wikipedia

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• List of Greek mythological figures — A listing of Greek mythological beings. Many of the gods and goddesses had Roman and Etruscan equivalents. See also family tree of the Greek gods and the list of Greek mythological creatures. For a list of the deities of many cultures (including… …   Wikipedia

• Apollo — This article is about the Greek and Roman god. For other uses, see Apollo (disambiguation) and Phoebus (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Phobos (mythology). Apollo …   Wikipedia

• Nysiads — The Nysiads or Nysiades (Νυσιάδες) were the nymphs of Mount Nysa who cared for and taught the infant Dionysus[1][2][3]. Their names include[4]: Ambrosia Arsinoe Bromia or Bromis Cisseis Coronis Erato Eriphia Nysa …   Wikipedia