1. Home
  2. Education
  3. Ancient / Classical History

D Gods and Goddesses

Portrait of a Priestess: Women and Ritual in Ancient Greece

The priestess of Athena Polias at Athens and of Demeter & Kore at Eleusis were so important events were dated according to their names just as in the civic area, events were dated by archons. Their names were inscribed on statues and funeral memorials. The lifetime position of priestess of Athena Polias was hereditary for the Eteoboutad clan for a married woman.

Damkina

Damkina was a Babylonia earth mother goddess.

Davlin

Davlin was a Norse dwarf god who was the father of a Norn.

Dagon - Chief God of the Philistines

Dagon was the chief god of the Philistines.

Explore Ancient / Classical History

About.com Special Features

Dinosaur Discoveries of the Decade

The top 10 fossil discoveries between 2000 and 2010. More >

How to Ace the GRE

Being well prepared is the first step; here are more essential suggestions. More >

  1. Home
  2. Education
  3. Ancient / Classical History
  4. Myth / Beliefs
  5. Gods and Goddesses
  6. A-Z Index
  7. D Gods and Goddesses

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.