cuz they wanted power and fame
Greek gods are not superheroes. They do not have "powers" and "weaknesses" like Superman or The Hulk. They are the personifications of emotion, primal forces, and ideas. Pheme is the Greek personification of fame and renown. Her Roman equivalent is Fama.
Hestia is the Greek goddess of home, hearth, fire, and altar, this meaning she embodied the ideal of community worship in home and in the city - there was a "temple hearth" in every Greek city and town where the community would worship. Today "hearth and home" embody her essence, as well as to "keep the home fires burning".
Phêmê or Ossa was the goddess of rumour, report and gossip. She was also, by extension, the dual spirit of fame and good repute in a positive sense, and infamy and scandal in the bad.
Cyclops had the fame of being great workmen and were assisting Greek god Hephaestus in constructing the lightning's of Zeus under the volcano of Aetna in Italy. The Cyclops was also constructing thick walls, known as "Cyclopean Walls".
the colossus of Rhodes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colossus_of_Rhodes
"Brazen giant of Greek fame" pertains to a statue of the Greek, Colossus of Rhodes. "With conquering limbs" means that the statue's legs are spread out. The creates a one-of-a-kind opening as if telling the ships to enter.
The Colossus of Rhodes. It was a huge statue of the Greek god Helios that stood on Rhodes for 56 years until it was destroyed in an earthquake. It was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world
The Statues of Liberty welcomes strangers whereas the Colossus of Rhodes symbolises tripumph. http://www.studymode.com/essays/The-New-Colossus-1574405.html
ms lazarus was referring to the white people because the black people was on the ground all tight and cold so she said every body is equall they not the same color but they are equall
Kudos are compliments (as they are used in speech, nowadays). The word is derived from the Greek word kyddas, whcih originally meant fame, renown and glory.
Many people view God as a symbol of strength due to the belief in divine power, protection, and guidance. The idea of God's strength often provides comfort and inspiration during difficult times, reinforcing the belief in a higher power capable of overcoming any challenges. The concept of God as a symbol of strength can vary across different religions and belief systems, but the overarching theme is one of support and fortitude.
In 1994, Andre the Giant was 1st into it
The name robin means bright fame in Greek.
The meaning of the name Tecla is renowned fame and is Greek in origin.
The Silver Dragons team won the fame and the giant gold key.
Ancient greek make many buckets, ancient greek like Larry Bird. Ancient greek make so many bucket, now in hall of fame.