The river-god Achelous

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• Achelous — In Greek mythology, Achelous (English, pronEng|ækɨˈloʊəs; Greek: polytonic|Ἀχελῷος (Achelōos)) was the patron deity of the silver swirling [Hesiod, Theogony 337f.] Acheloos River, which is the largest river of Greece, and thus the chief of all… …   Wikipedia

• Acheloos River — The Acheloos (Greek: Αχελώος), also Achelous , is a river in western Greece. It formed the boundary between Acarnania and Aetolia of antiquity. It empties into the Ionian Sea. In ancient times its spirit was venerated as the river god Achelous.… …   Wikipedia

• Achelous River — Longest river in Greece. It rises in the Pindus Mountains and flows south 140 mi (220 km) to the Ionian Sea. Hydroelectric dams harness its waters at Kastraki and Kremasta. In ancient mythology, Achelous was a protean river god, who was… …   Universalium

• USS Achelous (ARL-1) — was one of 39 tank landing ships converted into landing craft repair ships for service in the United States Navy during World War II. The lead ship in her class, she was named for the Greek god Achelous, the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the… …   Wikipedia

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• Heracles — This article is about the Greek mythic hero. For the Roman mythological analogue, see Hercules. For other uses, see Heracles (disambiguation). Heracles …   Wikipedia

• Minotaur — This article is about the mythological monster. For other uses, see Minotaur (disambiguation). Minotaur Minotaur bust, (National Archaeological Museum of Athens) Mythology Greek Grouping …   Wikipedia

• Cornucopia — Allegorical depiction of the Roman goddess Abundantia with a cornucopia, by Rubens (ca. 1630) For other uses, see Cornucopia (disambiguation). The cornucopia (in Latin also cornu copiae) or horn of plenty is a symbol of abundance and nourishment …   Wikipedia

• Amalthea (mythology) — In Greek mythology, Amalthea or Amaltheia (Greek: Ἀμάλθεια) is the most often mentioned among foster mothers of Zeus. Her name in Greek ( tender goddess ) is clearly an epithet, signifying the presence of an earlier nurturing goddess, [ ...the… …   Wikipedia

• Heracles — Heraclean, adj. /her euh kleez /, n. 1. Hercules (def. 1). 2. Also called Heracles Furens /fyoor euhns/. (italics) a tragedy (420? B.C.) by Euripides. [ < Gk Heraklês, lit., having the glory of Hera, equiv. to Héra HERA + kles, akin to kléos… …   Universalium

• siren — sirenlike, adj. /suy reuhn/, n. 1. Class. Myth. one of several sea nymphs, part woman and part bird, who lure mariners to destruction by their seductive singing. 2. a seductively beautiful or charming woman, esp. one who beguiles men: a siren of… …   Universalium