Hera is the queen of the Greek gods and the goddess of marriage, women, childbirth, and family. She is one of the twelve Olympian gods and is married to her brother, Zeus. Together, they rule over Mount Olympus. Hera is often depicted as a regal and powerful figure, but she is also known for her …
Zeus is the supreme god of the ancient Greek pantheon. He is often referred to as the “Father of Gods and Men” and is known as the god of the sky, thunder, lightning, law, order, and justice. Zeus is one of the twelve Olympian gods, who resided on Mount Olympus, and as the ruler of …
Poseidon is the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses and is one of the twelve Olympian gods. He is the son of Cronus and Rhea and a brother of Zeus and Hades. As the god of the sea, Poseidon is often depicted with a trident, a three-pronged spear, or fork, which he uses …
Within its borders and across distant lands, Rome’s legions faced formidable foes in epic clashes, shaping the destiny of an empire. From the legendary Punic Wars against Carthage to the seismic shifts in power during the transition from Republic to Empire, there were conflicts that were the crucible in which Rome’s greatness was forged. A …
Ares is the Greek god of war. He was considered one of the twelve Olympian gods residing on Mount Olympus. As the god of war, Ares was associated with conflict, violence, and bloodshed. He was often depicted as a strong and fierce warrior, wielding weapons such as a spear or a sword. He was seen …
Dionysus is one of the most popular ancient Greek gods both today and in ancient times. We associate him with wine, theater, and “the bacchanalia,” aka rich Roman orgies. In academic circles, the role he played in Greek mythology was complex and sometimes contradictory, but his followers played crucial roles in the evolution of Ancient …