Aphrodite is one of the most well-known figures in ancient Greek mythology. She is mentioned for the first time in Hesiod’s ‘Theogony’, where the poet claims that she was born out of the white foam produced by the severed genitals …
Apollo is one of the ancient Greek gods, a member of the 12 gods of Olympus. He is easily one of the most popular ones, too! Associated with the sun, music, the arts, and oracles among many things, Apollo has …
Poseidon is the god of the sea and earthquakes in ancient Greece. He is considered one of the three most powerful gods of the Olympic Gods and the Greek pantheon in general, together with Zeus and Hades. Thanks to modern …
Ares is the Ancient Greek god of war and violence but there’s a lot more to him than just that title. It’s fascinating how he was treated by the other gods of the Ancient Greek pantheon and how he was …
It’s common knowledge that being a woman in Ancient Greece wasn’t the greatest experience. Women didn’t enjoy the same rights as men, which is often reflected in Ancient Greek mythology. Despite that, there are some shining exceptions, powerful female figures …
Every human has its own particular powers, and so did the Greek gods. Some powers were common to all, such as immortality, enhanced intelligence, teleportation, and the ability to change forms. However, each Olympian had unique superpowers that set them …
Athena was one of the most famous Greek goddesses and part of the Twelve Olympians. The goddess of wisdom and war, she was considered the female counterpart of Ares, although she was also associated with peace and handicrafts, especially weaving …
For Ancient Greeks, love was a fascinating emotional and mental condition. It’s no accident that in the Greek language, especially ancient Greek, there are not just one, nor two, but eight different words for love, each signifying a different aspect …
Greek mythology is one of the most recognizable and famous in the world. The twelve gods of Olympus, demigods, the fates, trials of character and virtue, all of that can be found in the myths and legends the Ancient Greeks …