A towering new statue of Titormos, the legendary strongman of ancient Aetolia, has been unveiled in Agrinio, reviving interest in one of Greece's most fascinating—and often overlooked—heroes of antiquity.
The bronze monument pays tribute to the mythical figure who, according...
The appearance of Egyptian elements, including deities, characters, and motifs, in Greek mythology has been the subject of scholarly study, and is attributed to the close interaction of the two civilizations.
According to Ruth Ilsley Hicks, a classics scholar at...
The famous Trojan War of Homer's Iliad was not the only time that the city of Troy was invaded in Greek mythology. In fact, just a few generations before the particular well-known event, there was another attack against the city....
Greek mythology is full of artifacts endowed with supernatural powers, in addition to a myriad of unforgettable gods, demigods, creatures, and characters.
These items are immensely varied. Some, like the coat of the Nemean Lion, offered its wearer invulnerability, whereas...
Alexander the Great's siege of the island city of Tyre used all the innovation and cunning worthy of a conqueror who is still remembered to this day.
Amid his campaigns against the mighty Persian Empire in the early fourth century...
In Greek mythology, one of the most famous heroes was Heracles, more commonly called Hercules. He was the hero with super strength who went on twelve seemingly-impossible labors. However, according to ancient Greek accounts, Hercules has a surprising connection...
Among the many descendants of Hercules, the ancient Greek demigod, who surged out of the Peloponnesian past, one name remains obscure yet significant: that of Aletes. Son of Hippotes, descendant of the mighty Hercules, and claimant of Corinth, Aletes...
Archaeologists excavating the ancient Greek city of Heraclea Sintica in modern-day Bulgaria have uncovered a second inscription linked to Heracles (Hercules) Kynagidas, or “Heracles the Hunter,” providing fresh evidence for a local cult dedicated to the mythological hero.
The discovery...
Hairstyles in Ancient Greece were one of the most significant identifiers of individuals, as they denoted social status and strength. They were also tied to rites of passage and religious rituals.
The hair on one's head was so particularly valuable...
When ancient Greek geographer Pausanias sat down to rest beneath the shade of the giant vine, he was unaware it was probably the oldest in the world.
It was approximately 160 AD when Pausanias (110-180 AD) enjoyed the shade of...
