Delphi: the center of the ancient world
Discover Delphi, the sacred center of the ancient Greek world. Explore the Oracle of Apollo, the Omphal of Earth, Pythia and the religious significance of the most important sanctuary of antiquity.
Deities of Death in Greek Mythology
Deities of death in Greek mythology. Death, Hades, Persephone, Cheres, Fates and Furies in the world of the dead.
The Gigantomachy: The Cosmic Battle of the Giants in Greek Mythology
The Giant Battle, the mythical conflict of Olympian gods and Giants, and its symbolism in Greek mythology.
Gods of the Trojan War: Divine Alliances & Mythic Origins
Discover which gods supported Achaeans and Trojans in the Trojan War and how their interventions shaped the myth of the Iliad.
History of Greek Ethnogenesis 3000–700 BC
The history of Greek ethnogenesis extends from the pre-Greek populations of the Aegean to the formation of Greek identity in ancient times. The article examines archaeological, linguistic and mythological testimonies, clearly separating historical data and traditions.
Styx: The Ocean of the Underworld and the Sacred Oath of the Gods
The Stix, Ocean and Holy River of Hades, symbolizes the unrestrained oath, the limits of life and death, and divine order.
The Apple of Eris Meaning and Symbolism
Discover what the apple of Eridus means, the myth behind the Trojan War and why it remains a symbol of discord today.
Who is the Greek god of knowledge?
Athena, wisdom and gods who enlightened ancient Greece If you wonder who the Greek god of knowledge is, the most correct and complete answer is this: in Greek mythology there is not only one deity that completely covers all aspects of knowledge, but Athena is considered the goddess of ... More
Achilles – Hero of Iliad and Trojan War
Achilles, the greatest hero of Greek mythology, and his history in the Trojan War, the Menidas and the duel with Hector.
What are the evidences that the ancient Macedonians were Greeks?
Language, Olympic Games, archaeological findings and testimonies of ancient historians linking ancient Macedonians to the Greek world. «The country near the sea that is now called Macedonia... Alexander, the father of Perdika, and his ancestors, who descended from the Temenides of Argos»(Thucydide 99,3) What is the evidence that the ancient Macedonians were... More