Greek mythology

Surprisingly, the names of countless countries around the world come from words found in the Greek language, attesting to the influence of Greek.

The ancient Greeks had different ways of thinking about narrative and truth than we do today. In an age of deepfakes and alternative facts, it can be tricky getting at the truth. But persuading others – or even yourself –...

By Cliff Blaylock The heart of the Mediterranean, Greece is blessed with many beautiful islands scattered about its coastlines. They often have glorious sandy beaches, fine cuisine and five-star resorts, but there is something about the Greek islands that sets...

The ancient Greek approach to risk teaches us lessons that men and women had to endure in their time and compare them to modern life.

One of the most recognizable figures of antiquity, the Sphinx, took many forms in the civilizations of Greece, the Near East and Asia.

Each year, hundreds of people gather on Mount Olympus for the annual Promitheia festival dedicated to the Ancient Greek spirit.

The Parthenon Marbles are the most famous of all the Greek antiquities displayed in museums outside the country.

The monsters of Greek mythology form the very concepts of terror for us. The creatures Scylla and Charybdis are no exceptions to this rule.

Paxos, also called Paxoi and Antipaxoi, offers another side of Greek culture, full of art, history, and stunning landscapes.

When it comes to Greek mythology, myth and legend, fairy tales and fantasy, can be just as informative as historical facts.