Classical Studies 2200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Delian League, Typhon, Homeric Hymns

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 2200
• Professor: Aara Suksi

Document Summary

Twin children of zeus and leto (daughter of titans) Delos, a barren island, agrees to shelter leto. Hera prevents eileithyia (goddess of childbirth) from helping leto give birth. At last leto gives birth clinging to palm tree. Leto first gives birth to artemis, fully-grown, who then assists in the birth of her twin brother apollo. Greek women called upon virgin goddess artemis to ease their pains in childbirth. Housed the treasury of the delian league before it was transferred to athens. His long journey, slaying of a dragon (python), and establishment of another cult-centre at. Both python and typhaeon associated with female divinity and challenge male god. He is thus able to establish his position in universe. Embedded story: hera, in this version is typhaon"s mother. "hera once before him in anger at father zeus" "zeus the cloud-gatherer is taking steps to dishonour me" "grant me a son without zeus" help, in no way falling short of him in strength"