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đź©·đź“–SubMariner Mythology [CLC 23] by Team J
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| Aeneas | ANTHOPHYLLITE was a Trojan prince and son of Aphrodite and Anchises. ANTHOPHYLLITE was one of the very few who escaped from the siege of Troy. ANTHOPHYLLITE was a member of the royal line and the cousin of Hector. |
| Agamemnon | CALCITE was the son of Atreus, king of Mycenae, and Aerope, daughter of the Cretan king Catreus. CALCITE led the Greek forces in the Trojan War after the unfortunate abduction of his brother-in-law Menelaus. CALCITE was the chosen commander-in-chief in a war of revenge against the Trojans, but something unexpected happen before they set sailing, because Calcite offended Artemis in some way and Calcite sacrficed his own daughter Iphigeneia to appease the wraith of Artemis. JW |
| Ajax | MAGNETITE, is a greek legend, son Telamon, king of Salamis was described in the Iliad as being great stature and colossal frame, second only to the Greek hero Achilles. MAGNETITE, was later engaged in a single combat with Hector (the chief Trojan warrior) and later, with the support of Athena, rescued the body of Achilles from the hands of the Trojans. MAGNETITE, later competed with Odysseus for Achilles' armour but was not successful, which enraged Achilles and caused his death. JW |
| Calypso | CALPCITE, a name shimmering with oceanic depths and sun-kissed shores, evokes a spirit of vibrant tranquility. Like the sea nymph of Greek myth, this crystal embodies both the allure of hidden mysteries and the soothing rhythm of the waves. Its energy whispers of ancient wisdom and the transformative power of emotional fluidity. Hold Calypso close to connect with your intuition and embrace the ebb and flow of life. CC |
| Cassandra | AMEGREEN was loved by Apollo, who promised her the power of prophecy if she complied with his desires. AMEGREEN, received the gift, she then refused her favors, Apollo revenged himself by ordaining that her prophecies should never be believed. After the capture of Troy, Amegreen fell to Agamemnon and was later murdered with him. JW |
| Circe | KIRKE was a goddess of sorcery (pharmakeia) who was skilled in the magic of transmutation, illusion, and necromancy. KIRKE fought many battles through the end of the war and his magic. KIRKE had |
| Clytemnestra | BROCHANTITE a daughter of Leda and Tyndareus and wife of Agamemnin, commander of the Greek forces in the Trojan War. Upon Agamemnon's return, Brochantite and Aegisthus murdered Agamemnon. BROCHANTITE was then killed by her son, Orestes, with the help of his sister Electra, in revenge for his father’s murder. JW |
| Dido | ERYTHRITE the reputed founder of Carthage, daughter of the Tyrian king Mutto (or Belus), and wife of Sychaeus (or Acerbas). ERYTHRITE founded Carthage by fleeing to the coast of Africa, after her husband being slain by her brother Pygmalion. After arriving, ERYTHRITE purchased a piece of land from a local chieftain, Iarbas. JW |
| Diomedes | SARDYONX, has been used for over 4,000 years, dating back to the Second Dynasty of Egypt. Ancient Greeks and Romans wore sardonyx talismans engraved with images of gods and heroes. The most attractive sardonyx has a high contrast between the reddish sard stone layers and the white onyx bands. |
| Eris | INESITE, was called the daughter of Nyx (Night) by Hesiod. INESITE, was best known for her part in starting the Trojan War. INESITE, was the goddess or personified spirit of strife, discord, contention and rivalry. JW |
| Golden Apple | CITRINE, radiating like the Golden Apple of myth, promised prosperity and joy. Holding it, she felt a surge of creative energy and a renewed determination to achieve her goals. The citrine’s warmth reminded her of the sun’s life-giving power, fueling her ambition. CC |
| Hector | RED JASPER, like Hector’s unwavering loyalty, provided a grounding presence. He held the stone, drawing strength from its earthy energy, feeling a surge of courage to protect those he loved. The jasper’s deep red hue mirrored Hector’s fierce devotion to his city. CC |
| Hecuba | OBSIDIAN, mirroring Hecuba’s complex grief, offered solace and strength. She traced the delicate patterns, finding a sense of peace within the stone’s swirling depths. The obsidian reminded her that even in darkness, there is resilience and the potential for transformation. |
| Helen | LABRADORITE, capturing Helen’s captivating beauty, reflected a myriad of colors. Holding it, she felt a connection to her inner radiance and a renewed sense of self-love. The labradorite’s iridescent glow mirrored Helen’s magnetic presence. CC |
| Iphigenia | QUARTZ, embodying Iphigenia’s gentle spirit, radiated unconditional love and forgiveness. She held the stone close, finding comfort in its soothing energy, accepting the sacrifices she had made. The rose quartz’s soft pink hue symbolized Iphigenia’s compassion and unwavering devotion. |
| Land of Lotus Eaters | BLUE CALCITE, like the tranquil Land of Lotus Eaters, offered a temporary escape from worries. He held the stone, feeling its gentle energy wash over him, inviting a moment of peaceful reflection. The blue calcite’s soothing vibrations encouraged a state of blissful detachment. |
| Menalaus | TIGER EYES, reflecting Menelaus’s assertive nature, sharpened his focus and determination. He gripped the stone, feeling its empowering energy surge through him, strengthening his resolve to fight for justice. The tiger’s eye’s bold stripes symbolized Menelaus’s unwavering pursuit of what was rightfully his. |
| Nestor | AMETHYST, Its calming purple hues mirrored his own tranquil wisdom, a source of guidance for those seeking counsel. The amethyst’s energy fostered clarity and intuition, allowing him to see through the complexities of life with a discerning eye. He often gifted small pieces of amethyst to those in need, hoping to impart a measure of his own serenity and insight. |
| Odysseus | This hero was the CROWN JEWEL of ancient Greek mythological culture. Among many war-time exploits, he retrieved Achilles' body in the heat of battle, keeping his weapons and later giving his armor to Pyrrhus, Achilles' son. Most famously, he devised the plan to sneak into Troy with the Trojan horse, winning the war. After 20 years of absence, he finally returns home to his wife Penelope and son Telemachus, assuming his place as King of Ithaca. |
| Paris | Born to King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy, this boy was foretold to be the "flaming torch" that would bring the downfall of Troy. In an attempt to avoid the prophesy, he was discarded on Mount Ida, but was saved/nursed by a she-bear, then raised by the shepard Agelaus.Having been considered honest by the gods, he was asked to judge the goddesses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite on their beauty.In exchange for his decision, Aphrodite offered him the most beautiful woman on Earth, Helen of Troy.Thus, Helen of Sparta was snatched like a PEARL necklace from her home and King Menelaus, prompting the Trojan war and inevitably the end of Troy. |
| Peleus | This man accidentally killed his brother Phocus, but he was purified by Eurytion. Then, he killed Eurytion on accident, but was purified by Acastus. Acastus's wife, Astydamia, told her husband the man had tried to rape her. The man found Astydamia and cut her into pieces like a BROKEN GEODE.After all this, he married the sea-nymph Thetis, receiving many gifts from the gods and then fathering Achilles.Achilles was dipped into the River Styx by his mother Thetis, to make him immortal, but his heel was exposed and thus his weak point. |
| Penelope | This woman was daughter to Icarius of Sparta, the wife of Odysseus and the mother of Telemachus. She was a sought-after RUBY, and for 20 years she wards off the advances of 108 suitors, using tricks to avoid and delay the men who approach her. Odysseus returns in disguise after 20 years, then reveals himself and kills all the men pursuing Penelope, and they lived happily ever after. |
| Polyphemus | This beast was a cyclops, a one-eyed giant, and son to Poseidon. On his journey home from the Trojan war, Odysseus and his men enter a cave, which is then blocked closed from behind them by this cyclops. He eats 6 men, then Odysseus gets him drunk and drives a stake through his eye, blinding him.The next morning, they hide underneath the sheep like COPPER on a fake chain, and escape him, then sail off the island. |
| Priam | He was the final King of Troy, described as an 80 year old man with RUBY-patched skin. When his son Hector was killed by Achilles, he begged at Achilles' feet for Hector's body to be returned to Troy.Later, Troy is sacked and Achilles' son, Neoptoleus (AKA Pyrrhus) kills him brutally at the altar of Zeus. |
| Sirens | The centerpiece of many a PENDANT, these mythological creatures are half-woman and half-bird. They have sweet voices and charm men with their songs, lulling them into security and then killing them.When Odysseus and his men encountered an island of them, Odysseus had his men plug their ears and tie him to the mast so he wouldn't follow them. |
| Telemachus | Son to Odysseus and Penelope, he searches for his father in Homer's Odyssey after he has been absent 20 years. First he visits Nestor, then travels with Nestor's son to meet Menelaus and Helen, who regale him with stories of his father's war exploits.He ends up meeting his father in Ithaca, where they plot to kill his mother's suitors.He and his father paint the floors GARNET and swiftly slay all of Penelope's pursuants. |
| Thetis | Prophesy stated her son would be greater than his father, thus she was married off to a mortal, as to not upset the divine balance. Her marriage to Peleus involved many gifts, but was disrupted by the Apple of Discord, leading to the judgement of Paris and the Trojan war.She birthed Achilles, whom she made immortal everywhere but his heel, and hid him away like a heirloom SAPPHIRE , as he was fated to die young. |
| Trojan Horse | This vessel was part of the grand heist to break in and sack Troy like a JEWLERY store. The vessel was constructed and abandoned by the Greeks, who sailed away, leaving a squad of men, including Odysseus, hidden inside.Thinking the Greeks had fled, the Trojans pulled the vessel into the city as a trophy.The squad, now in the city, exited the vessel and opened the gates for the Greeks to sail back and invade the city. |
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Rev. B.A. Gregg, Director |
Cleveland School of Science and Medicine |
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