Athena is one of the most popular goddesses of the Ancient Greeks. It’s widely known that she is the goddess of war and wisdom, but that is just the beginning of amazing facts about her. She appears in several myths …
In ancient Greek mythology, a group of 12 Olympian gods ruled after Zeus had overthrown the unruly Titans. The gods lived on the top of Mount Olympus- the highest in Greece. Mount Olympus (2,917 meters) is situated in northern Greece …
Greek mythology is one of the most prevalent and famous ones in the Western world. Art, theater, and cinema have always been inspired by Greek mythology. The famously illustrious yet flawed Greek Olympian gods, the powerful demigods and heroes and …
Greek mythology is filled with stories of heroes famous for their extraordinary bravery and many adventures. The term ‘hero’ may be overused today, but it gets its original meaning from its connection and reference to these infamous Greek figures. This …
As the gods of the Greeks used to dwell in the natural world alongside humans and be present in specific parts of the natural world, they also had some animals sacred to them, due to the fact that the animal’s …
Athens was the most beautiful and powerful city in Ancient Greece and the ruins of its magnificent buildings have excited archaeologists as they have revealed a surprisingly sophisticated society and their discoveries have never failed to impress visitors to the …
The Ancient Greek pantheon is one of the most well-known and popular mythologies. Several stories have been inspired by the myths and legends of the Ancient Greeks. Even today pop culture keeps creating works in literature and film that are …
Hera was one of the 12 Olympian gods, the sister, and wife of Zeus, and thus the Queen of the gods. She was the goddess of women, marriage, childbirth, and family, and she was widely seen as a matronly figure …
Persephone was an offspring of Zeus, the father of the gods, and one of the most mysterious deities in Greek mythology. She was a dual deity since she was the daughter of Demeter, and by extension a goddess of fertility, …
Hermes was the Greek god of travelers, athletes, thieves, the messenger of the gods, and the guide of the souls of the dead to the Underworld. He was the second-youngest Olympian god, born of the union between Zeus and the …