Ate (mythology)
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For other uses, see Ate (disambiguation).
In Greek mythology, Ate, Até or Aite (/ˈeɪtiː/; Ancient Greek: Ἄτη) was the goddess of mischief, delusion, ruin, and blind folly, rash action and reckless impulse who led men down the path of ruin. She also led both gods and men to rash and inconsiderate actions and to suffering.
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Personification of Ruin | |
Member of the Family of Eris | |
Abode | Mount Olympus or Underworld |
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Parents | Eris (Hesiod) or Zeus (Homer) |
Siblings | by Eris by Zeus |
Offspring | Peitho |
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