| Which Greek Goddess Are You? |
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| Serena Brink | |||
| Wednesday, 03 September 2008 | |||
  An exploration of the myths of the Greek Goddesses reveals a wide range of different models of feminine character and behaviour that can enrich our view of women. A brief look at six of the well-known goddesses reveals feminine nature in all its glory and complexity.See if you can recognise which of the goddess myths demonstrate aspects of your character and behaviour. Hera, the Power Behind the Throne If you are a Hera type woman, you will be the power behind the throne, always supporting and encouraging your husband and children to excel. The downside of following the Hera model of behaviour is that you may be vulnerable if you have not given sufficient attention to your own life and career if your husband is unfaithful and decides to dump you for a younger woman. Hera was renowned for her jealous rages when Zeus was unfaithful. Demeter, the Fiercely Protective Mother Kore, Maiden of the Spring Those women who have been abused or victimised in some way will recognise their story in that of Persephone, who as Kore, the maiden of Spring was abducted by the god Hades and taken into the underworld, to reside there for half of every year as Persephone, Queen of the Underworld. Women who identify Persephone as one of their goddess archetypes tend to be reflective, insightful and intuitive. They can also be resilient in the face of adversity and capable of inner renewal. Athena, the Goddess of Wisdom Athena was born out of Zeus’s head, and women who express her character type tend to get on well with men and to identify with a masculine viewpoint. If you are an Athena type woman you will get on better with your father than your mother and will tend to have a career or a sense of vocation. Women who play a role in culture and the building of civilizations tend to be Athena type women. Athena is also the Goddess of Wisdom and is the patron of arts and crafts. Artemis, the Virgin Goddess Artemis, the Huntress is known as one of the Virgin goddesses because she never married and retained her independence of men. Artemis is expressed in women who are active, sporty and nature loving, and have an affinity with animals. Artemis is often pictured with a bow and arrow, so Artemis women tend to be focused and goal orientated. They also are fiercely protective of their personal boundaries and privacy. Aphrodite, Goddess of Love Aphrodite, the goddess of love, sexuality and sensuality was renowned for her infidelities and her beauty. She was in touch with her body and did not hesitate to pursue pleasure. Although married she conducted an affair with the god of war, Ares. Women who embody the qualities of Aphrodite tend to be sensual, very attractive and may be accused of being seductive. Beauty queens, women who frequent beauty salons and those who appreciate their sexual attractiveness are under the influence of Aphrodite.
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