Ancient Greek mythology is filled with different characters who all played an important role in Greek society and culture. Read about these gods, learn their stories, and see how the ancient Greeks understood their world.
For all fans of Greek mythology or even the Marvel comics, ‘cyclops’ will be a familiar name. There are different kinds of cyclopes, depending on the writer and the legend. But most myths agree that they are supernatural beings of immense stature and strength and have just one eye. Cyclopes played a rather minor role …
Few monsters in Greek mythology are as iconic as Medusa. This fearsome creature with a head of snakes and the power to turn men to the stone has been a recurring feature of popular fiction and, in modern consciousness, one of the staples of Greek myth. But there is more to Medusa than her monstrous …
The Greek goddess Ceto is a curious figure. Like Switzerland, she mostly became famous because of her neutrality. It allowed her to hold on to the sea realm that she was the co-ruler of, while it enabled her to give many unorthodox children to the world. What Was Ceto the Goddess Of? While Pontus and …
There are plenty of athletes that have almost made the Olympic games but just missed the thresholds to be considered for participation. The most famous ‘almost Olympian’ will probably go by the name of Hades. However, unlike other athletes, Hades the god is just as famous as the equipment he word, making Hades’ helmet one …
Anyone will confirm that a beautiful sunset is something inspiring to witness. Many people go out of their way to find the most beautiful spots to watch the sunset, just for the sake of watching it. What is it that makes the setting sun and the golden hour just before so magical? One might wonder …
It is a well-known fact that we as a species have only explored about 5% of the entire ocean. Considering the entire ocean covers about 70% of the Earth’s surface, and that’s a staggering 65% left unexplored! Think about all the things lurking underneath the well-lit canopy of the seas. Creatures of complex biology, uncharted …