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Eros

EROS was the mischievous god of love, a minion and constant companion of the goddess Aphrodite. The poet Hesiod first represents him as a primordial deity who emerges self-born at the beginning of time to spur procreation. (See the Protogenos Eros and Phanes for more information.) The same poet later describes two love-gods, Eros and Himeros (Desire), accompanying Aphrodite at the time […]

Rocky, a short story by Karen Eastland

‘Incoming,’ someone screamed and everyone ran for cover beneath the bird places. I looked for my human amongst the dust and debris left by the attack. The cries of loss and anguish tore at my heart as my friends and neighbours looked for their humans too. ‘Incoming,’ Fred called, then saw as he pulled Frank […]

Athena: The Story of the Birth of the Goddess of Wisdom, Justice and War

  Athena: The Story of the Birth of the Goddess of Wisdom, Justice and War