Oceanus is a key god in Greek mythology, but his existence – along with the existence of other critical gods – has been swept under the rug by most modern interpretations that narrow Greek mythology down to the 12 Olympians alone. With his fish-like tail and crab claw horns, Oceanus ruled over a mythical river …
The Trojan War was one of the most significant wars in Greek mythology, whose legendary scale and destruction have been discussed for centuries. Although undeniably crucial to how we know and view the world of the ancient Greeks today, the tale of the Trojan War is still wreathed in mystery. The most famous chronicle of …
Aztec mythology is the collection of beliefs, stories, and religious practices of the Aztec civilization, one of the world’s most famous ancient civilizations. It is drenched in the cycle of destruction and rebirth, ideas borrowed from their Mesoamerican predecessors and delicately woven into the fabrics of their own legends. Whilst the mighty Aztec empire may …
Hestia is the uniquely sound-of-mind, passive, voice of reason in the popular pantheon of Greek mythology. She is the sole attendant to the celestial hearth of the gods, and is held with high esteem amongst both the undying gods and mankind, being known as “Chief of the Goddesses.” Although not a central figure of many …
Despite being known as that one introverted god that kidnapped his niece to marry her and who has that giant three-headed guard dog, there is more to mysterious Hades than meets the eye. Indeed, although seldom mentioned, Hades was a crucial aspect of the preformation of funeral rites for the ancient Greeks and stoically ruled …
The Nine Greek Muses, in ancient Greek mythology, were the daughters of Zeus, the king of the gods, and Mnemosyne, the Titaness of memory. The Muses were believed to be the inspirers of various arts and sciences, providing divine guidance and creativity to artists, poets, musicians, and scholars. Each Muse was associated with a different …