"A"rchetypes
Athena is often associated with this trait: something that helps you make good decisions and often grows over time, just like that extra tooth.
What is wisdom?
This Greek city of democracy shares its name with the goddess of wisdom.
What is Athens?
This Norse goddess, associated with death and the afterlife, rules over the realm of the dead. Though she is feared by many, her role as a protector and guide to the souls of the deceased gives her a complex, somewhat heroic dimension. Count your Loki stars!
Who is Hel?
This show, which centers around a powerful Amazonian princess fighting for justice, premiered in the 1970s.
What is Wonder Woman?
Artemis, the goddess of the hunt as well as this, which governs the ebb and flow of the sea.
What is the moon?
Before Miss Cleo, there was Pythia. This ancient Greek site was where people traveled for answers to their burning questions. If you've ever seen The Matrix, think of the Oracle who predicted Neo's future. This is where it all started.
What is Delphi?
This powerful sorceress, known for turning into pigs and luring them to her island, might seem like a villain, but her isolation and struggle also give her the traits of a tragic hero.
Who is Circe?
In this late 1990s show, Drusilla, a vampire reminiscent of Cassandra, plays a role in the story of destruction and chaos.
What is Buffy the Vampire Slayer?
Aphrodite is the goddess of what Whitney Houston says she will always do.
What is love?
This city was home to Juno, queen of the gods and wife of the fifth planet. Picture a place that inspired movies like 'Gladiator'.
What is Rome?
Her beauty and charm caused a war, yet she wasn't the one who started it. Known as the face that launched a thousand ships, she could be considered a villain to some, but her beauty and wit also make her a hero in others' eyes.
Who is Helen of Troy?
This 2017 Marvel movie introduces the character Valkyrie, a powerful warrior from Asgard, inspired by Norse mythology.
What is Thor: Ragnarok?
Amaterasu, the Japanese goddess of this, is said to bring light to the world.
What is the sun?
Isis' powers were believed to control the flooding of this river. Beyonce and Kendrick also "took a swim one time."
What is the Nile?
This Gorgon, once a beautiful woman, was cursed by Athena and turned into a monster with snakes for hair. Anyone who looked at her turned to stone, but she was later slain by Perseus.
Who is Medusa?
This 2010 fantasy series features Medea, the Greek sorceress who helps Jason and the Argonauts.
What is Atlantis?
Much like Judge Judy, and people born in early September, Astrea is always striving to ensure everyone gets a fair trial as the goddess of this.
What is justice?
The name of this U.S. archipelago state is linked to the goddess of fire and volcanoes.
What is Hawaii?
This Mayan goddess, known for her powers of healing, love and fertility, is also linked to the underworld. While she can be a protector, she is also associated with the forces of chaos and war when angered. This makes her both a compassionate figure and a potential threat.
Who is Ix Chel?
This 1997 movie portrays this character is a witty and independent woman who helps the protagonist. In Greek mythology, she is married to Heracles and their children are killed during a fit of madness sent by Hera.
What is Disney's Hercules?