Ancient Greeks saw Olympus as a divine realm of Zeus and the gods, not a mountain. Its link to Mount Olympus emerged in later traditions.
The University of Exeter put a trigger warning on two classic pieces of ancient Greek literature, Homer’s “The Iliad” and ...
When reflecting on Hindu mythology and Greek legends, you might picture two completely separate worlds, each with its unique ...
Baby names inspired by Greek history and mythology are gaining popularity in the US. From Athena to Zeus, there is a name for your new baby.
On the 7th – 9th of February, the acclaimed fashion photographer Rhys Frampton, principal Royal Ballet dancer Matthew Ball, ...
It’s one of the most oft retold stories of Greek mythology. The beautiful Eurydice, beloved of the musician Orpheus, dies and ...
Time to test your knowledge of Egyptian Gods—and don’t worry if you don’t have any, because you’ll surely learn something ...
Those familiar with Greek mythology know the story of Icarus, who was gifted a pair of wax wings in order to fly out of the labyrinth where he was imprisoned. The wings were suited perfectly for ...
In Greek mythology, the rod of Asclepius, entwined with a single serpent, symbolizes medicine and healing - an emblem still ...
From the original God of War to contemporary indie blockbuster Hades, video games love to dabble in Greek mythology, which is similarly mined and adapted in plenty of other media. Ironically, Moo Yu, ...
Every city in Greece had a 'patron' god or goddess. People believed patron gods protected them from harm. A Greek coin showing Pegasus and the goddess, Athena. The Greeks thought the gods lived ...