Tag: Greek Mythology
What Greek Legends Tell of Europe's Oldest Civilization?
Animistry explores the Minoan civilization, a sophisticated seafaring society featuring advanced sanitation and trade networks. By analyzing archaeological findings and mythological accounts, this inquiry examines whether these ancient people serve as the...
The Complete History Of How Greek Mythology Was Born
Did the Greek gods really originate in classical Greece—or were they born out of blood, dark-age trade routes, and forgotten Eastern empires?
The Greek Mythology Behind Every Zodiac Sign: The Real Stories the Sky Is Telling
The twelve signs of the zodiac are not symbols. They are sentences the Greek gods wrote in the sky so no one would forget what happened.
The Greek Gods: The Entire Story (All the Best Myths)
Discover the Greek gods of Mount Olympus, their epic myths, rivalries, powers, and the legends that shaped the ancient world.
Hades, the Most Feared God of Greek Mythology I
Hades is one of the most feared gods of Greek mythology, yet also one of the least understood.
Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Greek Myths (1991)
A storyteller in a labyrinth tells his dog the stories of Perseus and Medusa, Icarus and Daedalus, Theseus and the Minotaur, and Orpheus and Euridyce.
The Tragic Myth of Orpheus and Eurydice
The marriage of Orpheus, the greatest of all poets and musicians, to Eurydice, a wood nymph, was heralded as the perfect union. Anyone could tell the couple was deeply in love. So when their wedding ceremony ended in Eurydice's untimely death, Orpheus had...
The Furies - Divine Vengeance or Justice?
In Greek mythology, the Furies, also known as the Erinyes, were goddesses of vengeance and retribution, primarily focused on punishing those who committed crimes against the natural order, especially within families. They were depicted as terrifying figur...
Of Gods and Guilt: The Seven Deadly Sins in Christianity and Greek Mythology
Long before Dante dreamed of infernos and popes made lists of spiritual no-no’s, humanity has been haunted—and hypnotized—by the darker urges of the soul.
How and Why the Trojan War Started
You've probably heard of the Trojan war. Of the epic battle between the Trojans and the Greeks, the latter of whom ultimately win the 10-year-war thanks to the cunning use of a massive wooden horse. But why did this war take place at all? Why did Paris ab...
Top 20 Creatures from Greek Mythology
These mythological creatures are the cream of the Greek crop. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most iconic beasts and beings from Greek myths. Our countdown of creatures from Greek mythology includes Nemean Lion, Griff...
The Curse of Oedipus' Family
A journey through the epic trilogy — Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone. This is the story of Oedipus’ doomed fate, his search for redemption, and the devastating power struggles that follow. A tale of prophecy, pride, and divine justice that s...
The Real History Behind Medusa
Natalie Haynes explores the myth of Medusa, and the story beyond her snakey hair and stoney gaze. History Hit goes on a remarkable journey with classicist Natalie Haynes to the beautiful Greek island of Corfu to discover the truth behind the myth of Medus...
Did Ancient Troy Really Exist?
When Homer’s Iliad was first written down in the eighth century BCE, the story of the Trojan war was already an old one. From existing oral tradition, audiences knew the tales of the long siege, the duels outside the city walls, and the trick that finally...
The Tragedy of the One Guy Who Was Right About the Trojan Horse
Explore the famous depictions of the tale of Laocoön, who the gods punished for warning the Trojans about the Greeks' wooden horse.
