Greek Myth XXV: Hymn to Selene, or That Other Moon Goddess

Posted byTriumvir ClioPosted inGreek Myth, The Greeks

In today’s episode, we meet the goddess of the moon. No, not that one. No, not that one either. You know, Selene.

Discussion Prompts
  1. Why do you think the poet describes Selene as having wings when there is no other place she is described or depicted this way?
  2. If you were making a new lunar calendar today, how would your calendar months correspond to the phases of the moon? Why?
  3. Why do you think Selene is overshadowed by Artemis, Hekate, and Persephone, who are also associated with the moon?

Published by Triumvir Clio

I have a BA in History and Classical Civilization from Loyola University Chicago and an MPH from Western Michigan University. I've been a geometry teacher, a religion teacher, a writing tutor. I'm a writer, a knitter, a dancer, a singer, an actor. And, yes, for fun I like to reread everything that was assigned while getting my classics degree.

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