Name origin: Roman goddess and queen of the underworld. Equivalent of the Greek Persephone, with virtually identical mythology. She was combined with, or replaced, the ancient Roman fertility goddess Libera.
Focus On: (26) Proserpina Read Post »
Phocaea or Phokaia (modern-day Foça in Turkey) was a city on the western coast of Anatolia. Greek colonists from Phocaea founded the city of Massalia (Marseille), from where the asteroid was discovered.
Focus On: (25) Phocaea Read Post »
Name origin: Greek Titan goddess of divine law and order. Themis presides specifically over the traditional rules of conduct first established by the gods. She was also a prophetic goddess who presided over the most ancient oracles, including Delphi.
Focus On: (24) Themis Read Post »
Name origin: Ancient Greek Muse of eloquence and epic poetry. Kalliope was the eldest of the Muses, depicted in older art with a lyre, and later with a tablet and stylus or a scroll.
Focus On: (22) Kalliope Read Post »
Name origin: Greek muse of tragedy. Literal translation: ‘to sing’ or ‘the one that is melodious’; initially the muse of chorus.
Focus On: (18) Melpomene Read Post »
Name origin: Greek sea goddess and the leader of the fifty Nereides. Like many other sea gods, Thetis possessed the gift of prophecy and power to change her shape at will.
Focus On: (17) Thetis Read Post »
Name origin: Greek goddess of good order, civic stability and lawful conduct.
Focus On: (15) Eunomia Read Post »
Name origin: Roman nymph, wife and counsellor of king Numa Pompilius.
Focus On: (13) Egeria Read Post »
Name origin: Greek goddess of health and healing, daughter and assistant of Asklepios.
Focus On: (10) Hygiea Read Post »
Name origin: Greek goddess of wisdom and counsel, mother of Athene by Zeus.
Focus On: (9) Metis Read Post »
