Greek mythology is a traditional culture that started back 2,700 years ago, and is prevalent to this day due to its exciting and colorful tales. Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Aphrodite, and Athena are just some of the main characters of Greek mythology. A hundred more of them are waiting for their stories to be known to … Read more
What if a toy you have always liked so much that you have clothed, taken care of, and treated as a pal suddenly comes to life? That is what magically transpired in the myth of Pygmalion and Galatea, his statue-turned-muse. It was so inspiring that themes of artistic passion, how artists value their works and … Read more
Demigods or half-gods are the descendants of a god and mortal. They are consistently recognized for their bravery, governance, and outstanding power. Demigods have skills and superpowers that are more than humans but to a lesser extent than gods. They have varied capabilities, depending on their parent-god. These could include super-strength, durability, intelligence, and healing. … Read more
What was Pandora’s box? A classic tale that teaches a moral lesson about curiosity, the myth of Pandora’s box is still a favored topic until today. Who were the characters involved in the myth of Pandora’s Box? Zeus is the king of gods and a centerpiece in this myth. Clouded by anger due to Prometheus’s … Read more
In Greek mythology, Hera was the child of the Titans Cronus and Rhea, the sister-wife of Zeus, and the queen of the Olympian gods. She was the goddess of women, marriages, motherhood, and family, and she was popularly known as a matriarch figure who administered marriage and other significant social rites. This article will walk … Read more
It is often said that much of the knowledge of the ancient world was lost in time. For instance, there is much that we do not know about Ancient Greece regardless of the efforts of past scholars in preserving such knowledge. Much of this knowledge would pertain to the worship of an entire pantheon of … Read more
There is no doubt that much of modern culture was greatly influenced by Greek Mythology. From the arts to modern storytelling, much of what we take for granted today traces its roots to the myths of ancient Greece. Greek myths run an entire gamut of stories ranging from envious gods to terrifying monsters and, of … Read more
When it comes to the Greek pantheon, the gods that would first come to our minds would be someone like Zeus or Hera, or Athena. The truth, however, is that more gods lived in Olympus than most people know and they served comparatively minor but important roles. Such Olympian was Hebe the Greek Goddess. The cupbearer … Read more
Zeus, The Greek God and the ruler of Mount Olympus, was born in the mountains of Crete. He is the son of Cronus, King of Titans and god of agriculture, and Rhea, Titan goddess of motherhood. He has five direct siblings, Hera, Demeter, Poseidon, Hestia, and Hades. The Prophecy of Zeus At first, there was … Read more
Artemis is the firstborn of Leto, a Titanide, with Zeus, the king of gods. After a painless delivery of her firstborn, Leto soon struggled with excruciating labor to the twin of Artemis, Apollo. Hera hunted Leto down all over the world. She banned her to give birth on any solid land or any place the … Read more