Greek mythology
Ancient Greece
The Sea Monsters of Ancient Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek mythology is full of a huge variety of monsters. Since the Greeks were a sea-faring nation, it is no wonder that they were fascinated by stories of monsters of the sea. In this article, we will take...
Culture
Exploring Samos, Greece’s Island of Legends
Samos, a legendary Greek island steeped in beauty, is found in the eastern Aegean Sea off the coast of Asia Minor (Asian Turkey).
Ancient Greece
The End of Humanity According to Ancient Greek Mythology
According to ancient Greek mythology, there are five ages known as "The Ages of Man," during which time humanity reaches its peak and then comes to an end.
Hesiod, the Ancient Greek poet, is the most important source for information...
Ancient Greece
What Are the Pillars of Hercules Mentioned in Greek Mythology?
The Pillars of Hercules appear in ancient Greek mythology in a variety of different settings. They are mentioned in the context of Atlantis, various quests, and of course, in the stories of Hercules himself. They are even mentioned in...
Ancient Greece
The 12 Greek Gods and Their Unique Superpowers
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The ancient Greek gods remain a fascination around the world. As immortals with unusual powers, they appear in movies, books, video games.
Greece
Naxos, Greece’s Island of the Gods
Naxos is the largest island of the Cyclades island group, and although it is comparatively unknown relative to Greece's many other idylls, it is one of the most enchanting places for any visitor.
Despite flying somewhat under the radar, the...
Ancient Greece
The First Mother Spanking Her Child With a Sandal is a Greek Goddess
The Greek goddess Aphrodite threatening her unruly child, Eros, with the back of her sandal appears to have started a tradition among mothers that is still practiced in cultures around the world today.
It is depicted on ancient Greek vases...
Ancient Greece
Mother’s Day in Ancient Greece
Ancient Greeks had a lot of respect for the mother and honored her accordingly as the life-giver, centuries before Mother's Day was celebrated
Greek News
Patmos: The Greek Island of John’s Revelation
Patmos island in the Aegean Sea is the location apostle John received the visions found in the Book of Revelation of the New Testament
Ancient Greece
The Story of Oedipus: The Most Tragic of All Greek Myths
The story of Oedipus is perhaps the most tragic story of ancient Greece. The mythological character was the king of Thebes and lived under the shadow of a curse that could not be avoided to the end of his...