An online article showcasing the Villa Chiragan’s Hercules reliefs.
These are the main heroes you will run into when reading Greek mythology. Not all are sons of Zeus.
Find out where the term parthenogenesis comes from, in language and myth.
The gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus are immortal, but they are not omnipotent. Each has an impressive skill set, … More
Like Odysseus, Herakles is a renowned bowman and both heroes may have been justified, but they still violated the divine laws regarding proper behavior to one’s guests.
I can just imagine the gods talking amongst themselves about consequences: “Well, Zeus, pater, you do know that if you … More
Having explained the term sword and sandal in Theseus Had A Hand In It.: Sword & Sandal, I am now providing you … More
Normally, one starts a collection of stories about the hero Theseus with him as a young man defeating the minotaur, … More
The Greek goddess Artemis is at home in the forest where she, occupied with the hunt, wields her bow and … More
Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472–1553) Herakles bei Omphale; Courtesy of Wikipedia. The idea of Hercules looking like anything but a … More