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  1. Book of Heroes
    Heroic Poetry Hero's Journey
  2. Heroic Poetry
    Song of the Timeless Myths Hymn to Pallas Athena Old Friend Doom of Odin Song of the Lady of the Fair Hair Prayers Answered Blood Oath of the Paladin
  3. Hymn to Pallas Athena

Hymn to Pallas Athena

Hymn to Pallas Athena

from the Book of Timeless Hymns

"You are my shadow,
Who has comforted me
With your heavenly presence.
Your melodious voice
Banishes my fear
Whenever I am in grave peril.

"You are my light,
Who guides my wandering.
Your tracks have never failed
To lead me home.
Your hands have steered
My ship to safety
From stormy seas.

"You are my strength
In time of trouble.
You have answered my prayer
By strengthening my tired limbs
And my flagging courage.
Your steady hand
Has guided my blows that
Put dismay in my enemy's soul.

"You are my wisdom,
Who brought me
To ecstasy and enlightenment.
Your flashing eyes
Pierced darkness and chaos
To reveal long-forgotten truths."

Jimmy Joe Timeless Myths

By Jimmy Joe

Heroic Poetry:

  • • Song of the Timeless Myths
  • • Hymn to Pallas Athena
  • • Old Friend
  • • Doom of Odin
  • • Song of the Lady of the Fair Hair
  • • Prayers Answered
  • • Blood Oath of the Paladin
Athena

Athena

Athena: The Greek Goddess of Beautiful Inspiration and Warfare Athena, goddess of inspiration, warfare, and wisdom, was one of the 12 main deities on Mount Olympus. She was also one of the most important and respected deities in the Ancient Greek ...

April 2nd, 2002 • Timeless Myths
Athena (Minerva)

Athena (Minerva)

Athena was the virgin goddess of arts, craft and war. Also known as Athene, she was also identified as the Roman goddess Minerva. Athena was daughter of Zeus and his first wife Metis (wisdom), who was the daughter of Oceanus and Tethys. After Zeus...

April 19th, 1999 • Jimmy Joe
Heroic Poetry

Heroic Poetry

Here you will find some creative writing in verse form, like poetry.

October 6th, 2002 • Jimmy Joe
What is the Role of Athena In The Iliad?

What is the Role of Athena In The Iliad?

Athena in the Trojan War acts as a mentor to Achilles, battling on the side of the Achaeans. Achilles is a hot-headed warrior, impulsively rushing into battle with little discipline. Athena tries to rein in his impulsivity and direct his strength ...

February 16th, 2024 • Ancient Literature
Minerva

Minerva

Minerva in Roman Mythology Minerva, goddess of wisdom in Roman mythology, was one of the most important goddesses in the state of Rome. She was also considered the goddess of craftsmanship, art, intelligence, inspiration, and philosophy. In later ...

April 2nd, 2002 • Timeless Myths
Atana Potnia

Atana Potnia

A-TA-NA PO-TI-NI-JA or Atana Potnia was the name listed on the Linear B tablets found in Knossos, Crete. Her name doesn't appear anywhere on the tablets from Pylos. Atana Potnia was probably The Mother Goddess. Atana Potnia was known as the Idaean...

June 22nd, 2003 • Jimmy Joe
Minerva

Minerva

Minerva was probably a goddess of Etruscan origin. Minerva was the goddess of art and crafts. It was only when Minerva was equated with the Greek goddess Athena that she became the goddess of war and victory. An Etruscan equivalent to Minerva was ...

September 10th, 2000 • Jimmy Joe
Hymn to Aphrodite

Hymn to Aphrodite

(Lyric Poem, Greek, c. 570 BCE, 28 lines)Introduction “Hymn to Aphrodite” (sometimes referred to as "Ode to Aphrodite" or “Fragment 1”) is the only poem of the ancient Greek lyric poet Sappho to survive in its entirety. Although she is recorded in...

January 1st, 2025 • Ancient Literature
Apollo in The Odyssey: Patron of All Bow Wielding Warriors

Apollo in The Odyssey: Patron of All Bow Wielding Warriors

Apollo in The Odyssey is a recurring character that didn't appear often and was most usually invoked in the Homerian classic. The Greek god of archery and sunlight played a meager but important role in Odysseus' journey home as a stalwart guide an...

February 15th, 2024 • Ancient Literature
Athena vs Aphrodite: Two Sisters of Opposite Traits in Greek Mythology

Athena vs Aphrodite: Two Sisters of Opposite Traits in Greek Mythology

Athena vs Aphrodite is an important comparison because both women were extremely well known in Greek mythology. These Greek goddesses were both sisters with a common father but with uncommon abilities and traits. They have counterparts in almost a...

February 15th, 2024 • Ancient Literature
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