Erebus, the primordial god of deep darkness in Greek mythology, has no particular stories about him. Still, the terrible “otherness” of being defined as “completely empty” makes them infinitely intriguing. Erebus sits between Heaven and Earth, full of power and fury. Of course, the Greek god would then be the perfect name to give a …
While no longer as famous as Heracles or Odysseus, the Argive king and Greek hero Perseus has just an interesting story. A fellow child of Zeus, Perseus famously beheaded the snake-haired Medusa, fought a sea monster for Andromeda, and accidentally killed his grandfather while playing sport. Is Perseus the Son of Zeus or Poseidon? Due …
Atlas, straining under the celestial sphere, is a figure from early Greek myth that many would recognize. The Greek god has a story that is often misunderstood and a history that includes golden sheep, pirates, and modern libertarians. From ancient Africa to modern America, the Greek Titan has always had relevance to society. What Is …
The Titanomachy was a series of battles between the great Titans and their Olympian children, which ran for ten years. The war was to set up Zeus and his siblings as the most powerful of gods, and most worthy of worship. What does “Titanomachy” mean? The “Titanomachy,” also known as the “War of the Titans” …
Persephone, daughter of Demeter, is the venerable queen of the underworld, Greek goddess of spring, and holder of the Eleusinian Mysteries. One of the most beautiful women in Greek mythology, hers is a story filled with sadness and rage and acts both wonderful and dreadful. A central figure in ancient mythology, Persephone has interactions with …
The creation and eventual killing of the Minotaur is one of the most repeated stories in Greek mythology. Perhaps it was the intriguing physical nature of the creature or its role in the heroic story of Theseus, but contemporary and modern audiences alike cannot help but want to know more about this sad creature and …