Greek Mythology: Tyche by Martin

Tyche

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A statue representing the visual image of Tyche, the goddess of fortune.

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It is said that things such as health and monetary wealth depend on Tyche.

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Other life aspects such as having marriage and a good family life were seen in the hand of Tyche.

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Tyche is turned to by the people for high hopes of success and overall good fortune but it is said that Tyche takes pleasure in often "destroying" hopes.

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When something bad happens to an individual she can be called cruel; yet good things cause people to call her generous

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Compassion and Tyche do not go hand in hand.

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Those who don't shown mercy for other men get no mercy in return.

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Many wanted trophies relating to war to be made of "wood" material so that reminders of such event do not last long, which would be an act favored by Tyche.

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In many instances Tyche could be seen represented with a "rudder" which is main component of steering ships, which signifies the control she has to steer fate/fortune.

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Known to be responsible for the outcome of world affairs.

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Tyche does not necessarily represent only the good fortune but also the not so desired fortune; something that go go or "roll" both ways, much like a ball.

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This is who Tyche could often be seen depicted with, a goddess named "Nemesis". She was known to be the not so desired half of Tyche's favors and fortune due to Nemesis's "balancing" nature.

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A companion of Tyche named "Nemesis". Many considered Nemesis to be the other half.

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Not only represents good fortune or luck but also the bad.

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Pharae in Messenia is the location where Tyche would be worshipped.

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In terms of parents and family tree, Tyche is a daughter of Okeanos and Tethys.

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Tyche was someone many looked up to. Especially when it is believed that essentially all affairs and good fortune is up to her

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Another object Tyche is portrayed with is a horn that often represents plentiful wealth.

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It is said that with the good fortune given to one from Tyche, it is important to use it wisely.

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Given fortune can have both a good and bad affect on an individual, which is why the aspect of being smart with your fortune is important. Fortune is known to bring individuals up or down.

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The affects and will of Tyche can occur to anyone, regardless of their position or role in society.

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Like many other Greek mythology figures, Tyche was also a goddess which had shrines and places of worship.

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Tyche is considered to be part of the "Oceanids" which is essentially female goddesses of the ocean.

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In terms of the Ancient Greek culture and mythology, people needed an explanation for occurring fortune and misfortune, which Tyche represents and is the answer to.

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Like other Greek Mythology figures, Tyche is known to have divine interaction with the people or "mortals".

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This figure, Named Homer was a poet of Ancient Greece at the time and his pieces gave insight to and mentioned the goddess Tyche.

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Hesiod, another know poet of the time, wrote a piece named "Theogony" which was a poem in which one could find mentions of Tyche.

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Aesop's Fables was a literature piece that consisted of several fables, some of which mentioned the goddess Tyche. This could very well of also been another way in which Tyche gained exposure.

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Hope was very much as aspect of Tyche. She was a figure to look towards when it came to anything relating to ones affairs, wealth, and future hopes.

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Again, when looking at the family tree, Tyche is known to have had one offspring, that being a figure known as "Ploutos" the god of wealth. In this close-up of the Tyche statue, she seems to be holding Ploutos.

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It is common to see cities building sorts of sanctuaries for Tyche in the hopes of bringing overall good fortune for the city and its people.