Just like today, ancient civilizations used myths and stories to understand their world and the phenomenon of this universe. The myths from ancient Greece have impacted the world in many ways, and most remain relevant even today. Learn the many characters, gods, people, and stories that make up this rich mythology.
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 Gordian Knot refers to a story from Greek mythology but it is also a metaphor today. Like with the phrases “open Pandora’s box,” “Midas touch” or “Achilles heel,” we may not even be aware of the original stories anymore. But they are both interesting and informational. They give us a view into the lives …
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 …
The story of Icarus has been told for centuries. He is infamously known as the “boy who flew too high,” who crashed to earth after melting his waxen wings. Initially recorded in 60 BCE by Diodorus Siculus in his The Library of History, the most popular variation of the tale is written by the Roman …
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 …