In ancient Roman mythology, Mars was the god of war and one of the most important deities in their pantheon. He was often depicted as a powerful and virile figure, associated with courage, strength, and military prowess. Mars was the son of Jupiter (the king of the gods) and Juno (the queen of the gods), …
Pan is a Greek god that rules the wilderness. He naps, plays the pan flute, and lives life to its fullest. More famously, Pan is besties with Dionysus and the stalker of a number of nymphs who ghosted him. Though, there may be more than meets the eye with this folksy god. He isn’t really …
The Furies, in Greek mythology, were female deities associated with vengeance and retribution. Also known as the Erinyes or Eumenides, they were often depicted as three sisters: Alecto (unceasing), Megaera (grudging), and Tisiphone (vengeful destruction). The Furies were born from the blood of the primordial god Uranus when he was castrated by his son Cronus …
In Greek mythology, Helios was simply regarded as the God of the sun. The ancient Greeks also characterized him as the personification of the sun itself, further adding to his fiery tally of epithets. As the sun always rose right when everything seemed at its lowest, he meant hope and the arrival of something new …
“Jason and the Argonauts” is a famous ancient Greek myth that revolves around the hero Jason and his quest to retrieve the Golden Fleece. The story is a prominent part of Greek mythology and has been retold in various forms of literature, art, and media. The most famous version of the tale is found in …
Thanatos was a Greek god responsible for bringing a serene death. His name in ancient Greek, Θάνατος (Death) is his profession and it is his trade that he becomes reviled for. Though more welcomed than the presence of more malignant beings, Thanatos still became the name that was said with bated breath. Who is Thanatos? …