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Greek Gods Explained In 12 Minutes
The Greek Gods represent humanity at its best and worst, from the violent and destructive Ares to the beautiful and seductive Aphrodite, Greek mythology demonstrates the epic power struggle between parents and children in an endless quest to gain control...
The Myth Of Pandora's Box
Today we look at the story of the first female created in Greek mythology, Pandora. We examine why she was created and how she doomed and saved humanity with her box.
Hermaphroditus - The Myth of the Son of Hermes and Aphrodite
In Greek mythology, Hermaphroditus or Hermaphroditos was a child of Aphrodite and Hermes. According to Ovid, he was born a remarkably handsome boy whom the naiad Salmacis attempted to rape and prayed to be united with forever.
The Trojan War - The Story Behind the Fall of Troy
Here we take a look at the events that transpired which caused one of the largest scale wars in Greek Mythology the Trojan War.
What It Was Like to Be an Ancient Olympian
There are many strange and fascinating facts buried in the long, bizarre history of the Olympics. The Summer Olympics of 2016 look almost nothing like those from a century ago, and it’s not just the slick presentation and technological advancements in the...
The 9 Most Important Creatures of Greek Mythology
Mythological Curiosities - Many of these you will recognize by name. Not necessarily by visual. I recognized 7/9. How many did you recognize? Tell us below.
Meleager and Atalanta: The Hunt for the Calidon's Boar
Greek Mythology in Comics: Meleager and Atalanta: The Hunt for Calidon's Boar
Hades and his Lover Minthe
Hades and his Lover Minthe - Greek Mythology in Comics
A day in the life of an Ancient Greek oracle
Follow Aristonike, an Oracle-in-training in Delphi, as she studies to become the Pythia and communicate Apollo’s will and prophecies.
The Sad Stories of Zeus Lovers
Greek Mythology: The Stories of Zeus Lovers (Leda - Semele - Io - Metis - Calisto - Europa - Lamia)
Morpheus: The God of Dreams of Greek Mythology (Sandman)
Morpheus is a god associated with sleep and dreams. In Ovid's Metamorphoses he is the son of Somnus and appears in dreams in human form.
Greek Mythology Family Tree
Fans of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson books will love this poster! Covering all three generations of Greek gods (Primordials, Titans, and Olympians), this sturdy 24x36" wallchart displays both the Greek and Roman names for the gods as well as their titles...
The Myth Of Icarus and Daedalus
In mythological ancient Greece, Icarus flew above Crete on wings made from wax and feathers, defying the laws of man and nature. To witnesses on the ground, he looked like a god, and he felt like one too. But, in his society, the line that separated god f...
Blue Didn't Exist!
Why The Ancient Greeks Couldn't See Blue. Every color and/or shade have not existed since the dawn of time. Not to mention the word itself.
The Fates: Greek Mythology's Most Powerful Deities
Dr. Moiya McTier and Dr. Emily Zarka bring their unmatched expertise in Mythology and Folklore to this new PBS Digital series, FATE and FABLED. The show digs into the stories and characters of mythologies, both ancient and modern, from all around the worl...
