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Potnia Theron

Okay kiddo, have you ever heard of ancient Greece? Yes? Great! So, in ancient Greece, they believed in many gods and goddesses who had special powers.

One of these goddesses was called Potnia Therón. She was known as the "Mistress of Animals" and was believed to have power over all the wild creatures like lions, bears, and wolves.

People used to worship her by making offerings of flowers, honey, and even animals. They believed that if they pleased her, she would protect them from the dangerous animals and help them in their hunts.

Some people even believed that Potnia Therón could shape-shift into any animal she wanted! Cool, huh?

So, that's a little bit about Potnia Therón. She was an important goddess in ancient Greece and people thought that she had power over all the animals in the world.
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