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...

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...

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.

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...

Juno is the queen of the gods in Roman mythology, equivalent to the Greek goddess Hera. She is the wife and sister of Jupiter (Zeus in Greek mythology) and is revered as the goddess of marriage, childbirth, and the protection of women.

The half-human half-fish Nixie may look very familiar at first. But these shape-shifting monsters, with their eerie songs that lure humans to the watery depths, are much older, and much scarier, than the mermaids we know from pop-culture.

Welcome to a journey through the "The Dark Triad: Esu, Papa Legba, and Baron Samedi’s Uncomfortable Truths." This video embarks on an exploration of ancient African deities, mythological symbols, and the profound wisdom they offer our contemporary lives.

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 Seven Princes of Hell (Lucifer, Leviathan, Azazel, Asmodeus, Belfegor, Mammon, Beelzebub) are powerful figures rooted in demonology and ancient lore, each representing one of the deadly sins that plague humanity.

Dante’s Inferno, the first part of his epic masterpiece The Divine Comedy, leads readers on a dark and mesmerizing journey through the Nine Circles of Hell. Written in the early 14th century, this vivid and haunting allegory explores the consequences of s...

For generations, people around Britain have passed down stories of mythical black dogs that haunt their communities. Steeped in history, religion and superstition – sightings of the dog can be a sign that something dangerous is going to happen. In our mod...

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...

Across Africa, folklore is rich with stories of strange and terrifying creatures that have haunted the imagination for centuries. These monsters—ranging from shape-shifters and vengeful spirits to massive beasts lurking in the wild—are deeply woven into t...

From shadowy creatures lurking in the forests to shape-shifting spirits that haunt the rivers, African mythology is filled with a vast array of monsters that reflect the fears, beliefs, and traditions of the continent’s many cultures.

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...