Pheme

In Greek mythology, Pheme (Φημη) (Roman equivalent: Fama) was the personification of fame and renown. She was a daughter of Gaia, was described as "she who initiates and furthers communication" and had an altar at Athens.

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A tremendous gossip, Pheme was said to have pried into the affairs of mortals and gods, then repeated what she learned until everyone knew.

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In art, she was usually depicted with wings and a trumpet.

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In Roman mythology, Fama ("rumor") was described as having multiple tongues, eyes, ears and feathers by Virgil and other authors. She is also described as living in a home with 1000 windows so she could hear all being said in the world. Virgil wrote that she "had her feet on the ground, and her head in the clouds, making the small seem great and the great seem greater."

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Greek mythology: Greek mythology comprises the collected narratives of Greek gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines, originally created and spread within an oral-poetic tradition. Our surviving sources of mythology are literary reworkings of this oral tradition, supplemented by interpretations of iconic imagery, some...

Roman: Roman or Romans has several meanings, primarily related to the Roman citizens, but also applicable to typography, math, and several geographic locations....

Gaia: Gaia, also spelled as Gaea, Gaïa, or Ge, can refer to any one of the following. See also Gaya (disambiguation)....