Jason and the Argonauts
Ancient Greece
Orpheus: The Greatest Mystic and Musician of Greek Mythology
Orpheus, the son of god of music and healing, Apollo, and muse Calliope, was the greatest bard, mystic, and prophet in ancient Greek mythology.
He had the most melodious voice of all mortals and his lyre playing enchanted gods, mortals,...
Ancient Greece
Hypsipyle and the Murderous Greek Women of Lemnos
In Greek mythology, Hypsipyle was a queen of the island of Lemnos and mother to the two sons of Jason, the legendary hero who led the Argonauts on their quest for the golden fleece.
Hypsipyle's story is bound with that...
Ancient Greece
How the Ancient Greeks Founded Naples in Italy
The Greeks have a long and fascinating history in some of the most famous cities of Italy. One example is Naples, which is Italy's third-largest city. The ancient Greeks founded this city well over 2000 years ago, and their...
Ancient Greece
Was the Golden Fleece Mentioned in Greek Mythology Real?
The story of Jason and the Argonauts is one of the most famous stories in Greek mythology. It is a classic quest story, and the goal at the end of the quest is the Golden Fleece. This is what...
Ancient Greece
Greek Heroine Atalanta Wrestled Men, Sailed with Argonauts
Atalanta, a heroine from ancient Greek mythology, was known never to back down from a challenge. She was an incredibly skilled huntress and had immense strength and speed which could match that of the strongest and fastest of the...
Hollywood
What ‘Argo’ Really Means in Ben Affleck’s Film
We all remember the scene in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" where Toula's father finds the Greek root of every word in the dictionary. Well, in the case of the mega-hit "Argo," Mr. Portokalos has a very good case.
Not...
Hollywood
The Top Greek God Movies of Hollywood
There's something alluring about the Greek god theme that makes for an entertaining box office hit. Take hold of a spear and bust out your leather sandals while you check out these top Greek god flicks of all time....