by Jinny Webber | Jun 4, 2024 | Gods and Literature, Myth and Literature, Pre-literate Deities, Transformations
What does the prevalence of rape in Greek mythology signify? These myths give us much to work with. The most striking story of Zeus, chief god of the pantheon, is found in Orphic sources where he rapes his mother, the Titan Rhea. He is also reputed to have raped Hera...
