Introduction...
Welcome to the Mysts - a page dedicated to the famous women of Mythology. The good, the bad, and the strange will all (hopefully) be here in good time.

Please note that I am basically doing Greek and Roman mythology right now - it is hard to take on too many all at once. These are the "basic" mythologies that most-all people know. I will be focusing on the "famous" women, female monsters, and goddesses.

Before you read, it should be known that women of mythology did not get the "attention" that men did. Yes, some women who were famous - Helen and so forth - are well-known and even known to most people today. However, most people throughout mythology are not so lucky.

Abiguity is a major factor in mythology. Sometimes the mothers of monsters, heros, ect. are unknown. Very rarely is the father unknown - this shows how the social structures were built around men. Though the liniage of most women is known, again the unknown factor comes into play. In some works, the mother and father are cited as one thing, and in other works different names appear.

The reason I introduce you with this is simple enough: when reading these "tales" be sure to note that there might be different variations of it. I try to acquire all the different variations, but there is no gaureuntee.

Information
Updates
      To see the new additions and so forth, please read this.
Amazons
      Two different tribes made of female leaders and warriors.
Andromache
      About the most valliant and noble woman in mythology.
Artemis
      The goddess of many things.
Danaides
      The fifty daughters of Danaus.
Minor Greek Characters - T
      Several minor mythological figures, start with the letter T.
Why Mythology?
      Why do I bother with mythology?

Interactive
Contact Information
      If you need to contact me or use my resources, look here.
Mythological Resources Online
      Places on the internet where you can find out more.
Mythological Books
      Need a few "old school" guides to mythology?
Table of Contents
      If you need specific information, look here.

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