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Greek gods and goddesses have their own set of morals that have nothing to do with how things roll in the world of mere mortals. So don't hold it against Gaia that she married her son Uranus (look it up, it's real), and had him later castrated — that's just how the Greek deities did their thing. What is important here is that Gaia, also known in English as Mother Earth, is responsible for the things we love on this planet. Things like: the oceans, the skies, the fields, the plains. Respect Mother Earth and you respect yourself.

10 Best Moms Ever

From the loving strength of Dumbo's mom to the caring overkill of The Joy Luck Club mothers, here's time.com's salute to the most significant moms ever.

10 Worst Moms Ever

Obsessing over wire hangers, putting a hit out on your own son, implanting never-ending neuroticism into your kid. What won't these bad moms do? The answer: love their children the right way. Time.com's selections for the worst moms ever.