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.
In Greek mythology, Hesperides are the magic of the sunset. As goddess-nymphs of the evening, the golden light, and sunsets, the Hesperides protected the beauty of the evening while being parented and supported by some of the most powerful Greek gods and goddesses and mythological creatures. They are also known for their gardens and keeping …
In Greek mythology, Echidna belonged to a class of monsters called Drakons, which translates to Dragon. Echidna was a female dragon or dracaena. The ancient Greeks imagined dragons that looked slightly different from modern interpretations, with the ancient dragons in Greek myths resembling giant serpents. Echidna possessed the upper half of a woman and the …
In Greek mythology, Pontus was a primordial sea god, often referred to as the personification of the sea itself. He was born from Chaos, one of the original entities in the universe. Pontus was not typically depicted with a distinct personality or a significant role in myths like many other gods, but his name was …
A “rude and undeveloped mass” and yet also “an empty void,” the gloomy Chaos is both a being and not, a god and not. Chaos is best described as the oxymoron of “a shapeless heap,” both contradictory and all-encompassing. The huge Chaos, in essence, is the very foundation in which the universe exists, being the …
In Greek mythology, Bellerophon was a hero known for his remarkable feats and his connection to the winged horse Pegasus. He was the son of the mortal Eurynome and either the god Poseidon or the Corinthian king Glaucus and is mostly famous for his conquest of the Chimera, a fearsome monster, and his subsequent downfall …
In Greek mythology, Hemera was the personification of the day. She was often mentioned in contrast to her counterpart, Nyx, who represented the night. Hemera was considered the daughter of Erebus (primordial darkness) and Nyx (primordial night), making her part of the primordial deities in Greek cosmology. Hemera’s role was to bring forth and govern …