Where were the gods born? — Greek Myth Atlas

Where were the gods born? An illustrated map of the Greek world showing birth traditions for Zeus, Hera, Apollo, Artemis, Hermes, Athena, Dionysus, Heracles, Pan, Asclepius, Eileithyia, Castor, Polydeuces and the nine Muses; Aphrodite’s arrival on Cyprus; Poseidon’s infancy in Arcadia; Aristaeus’s Libyan origins; and Cretan traditions for Britomartis and Plutus. Rival claims and ancient sources are included.

Poets and cities preserved different beginnings. The poster marks traditions in ancient sources; arrival and infancy places are distinguished from birthplaces. Explore the accessible text, stories, and source links in the atlas.

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