“The Sleeping City: the Cemetery of Pera, Istanbul” (1888) by William Holman Hunt

Hermes gave her a cunning mind and a persuasive tongue filled with lies, Hera gifted her with curiosity. Other gods contributed grace, adornments, and musical talent. "All-Gifts": Because she received gifts from all the gods, she was named Pandora, which means "all-gifted."

Hıdırellez is a traditional festival celebrated in various Turkic cultures and parts of the Balkans, particularly in Turkey, the Balkans, and among Turkic peoples of Central Asia.

Endless Love in the sky; Greek Goddess Artemis and Orion. #Orion #Artemis #GreekMythology

Never ending platonic love. Clytie or sunflower helplessly watches her love Helios everyday. #helios #sunflower #ayçiçeği #platonik_aşk #Clytie #Klayti

"Al karısı", "Al karası" or "Al bastı" is a Turkish mythological character, who is believed that she attacks new born babies and their mothers even killing them. #alkarısı, #alkarası, #newbornbaby, #turkishmythology #mythology

Mythology is the combination of tales and stories which are created to understand what life is all about.

"Umay Ana" ( mother Umay) is a very important goddess in Turkish mythology,considered the protective spirit of fertility, abundance,children and family.