Mythological, Traditional and Divine Figures

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Erichthonius

Erichthonius was the son of the god Hephestus and possibly Atthis, but fostered by the goddess Athena, and raised in a chest[!] by the daughter(s) of Cecrops. He became king of Athens and i... [more]

Esther

According to the Bible (Esther 2:7), she was orphaned and either adopted or fostered (scholars are unclear about how to interpret the text) by her uncle (or cousin), Mordecai. She is fam... [more]

Finn Mac Cumhal

Finn was the last and greatest leader of the Fianna. He was born named Demna, the son of Cumhal Mac Baiscne, who was killed by the Sons of Morna. His mother, Muirne, sent him away to the ca... [more]

Heracles

One of several versions of his life states that Heracles was adopted by Hera, wife of the god Zeus. Another version of his life states that he was the son of Zeus and Alkmene (wife of Amphi... [more]

Hyllus

Hyllus was the son of Heracle s and either Deianira or Melite. Heracles had helped Aegimius in his battle with the Lapiths, and in gratitude Aegimius offered him a third of his land. Herac... [more]

Ingjald the Evil-Adviser (under Norwegian Ruling Families)

In the Middle Ages fostering was practiced between the great families of Norway, possibly as a means of cementing interfamily alliances or demonstrating reciprocal status relationships. Acc... [more]

Jesus Christ

According to the Biblical accounts and orthodox Christian tradition, Jesus was not the biological son of Joseph the Carpenter , but literally the son of God. He was referred to by his cont... [more]

Karna

Karna was the first son of the virgin Kunti, wife of Pandu, by the sun god Surya, and was born wearing armor and earrings. To escape the shame of his birth his mother abandoned him in a bas... [more]

Krishna

Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Vishnu, was born to Devaki, sister of the wicked King Kamsa of Mathura. There was a prophecy that Kamsa would be destroyed by a child of Devaki, so he tri... [more]

Mabon Mab Modron

According to the ancient tale Culhwch ac Olwen, Mabon son of Modron was kidnapped when he was three days old and imprisoned in Gloucester Castle for many years. His rescue was one of the si... [more]