From Loki and Eris to Anansi, Trickster Gods can be found in mythologies all around the world. While their stories are often entertaining, and sometimes terrifying, almost all tales of these gods of mischief were created to teach us something about ourselves. It could be to warn us that doing the wrong thing could be …
Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation. She is one of the 12 Olympians and was born from the sea foam created when the Titan Cronus severed Uranus’ genitals and threw them into the sea. This goddess is known as the unwilling wife of the god Hephaestus, the lover of Ares, …
The Olympians of Greek mythology aren’t like the Olympians people know and love today. These mighty gods actually took center stage in the vast Greek pantheon – not at the Olympic games. According to the ancient Greek religion, there are twelve ruling gods that oversee the affairs of Mount Olympus and the fate of humanity …
Hera is the queen of the Greek gods and the goddess of marriage, women, childbirth, and family. She is one of the twelve Olympian gods and is married to her brother, Zeus. Together, they rule over Mount Olympus. Hera is often depicted as a regal and powerful figure, but she is also known for her …
Zeus is the supreme god of the ancient Greek pantheon. He is often referred to as the “Father of Gods and Men” and is known as the god of the sky, thunder, lightning, law, order, and justice. Zeus is one of the twelve Olympian gods, who resided on Mount Olympus, and as the ruler of …
Poseidon is the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses and is one of the twelve Olympian gods. He is the son of Cronus and Rhea and a brother of Zeus and Hades. As the god of the sea, Poseidon is often depicted with a trident, a three-pronged spear, or fork, which he uses …