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    Myths & Epics

    Ethics, Teaching & Metamorphotic Myths

    (Hybris, punishment and transformation)

    Myths with intense ethical and pedagogical character, often with divine punishment.

    The myth of Icarus and Daedalus

    Daedalus and Icarus

    720 360 Greek Mythology – Gods, Heroes & Myths

    Daedalus and Icaros One of the most timeless myths of Greek Mythology The Myth of Daedalus and Icarus The myth of Daedalus and Icarus begins long before Icarus' birth. Daedalus, according to tradition, was an unparalleled sculptor. In one of Plato's dialogues, Socrates mentions a...

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    The Creation of the Galaxy in Greek Mythology

    The Creation of the Galaxy in Greek Mythology

    1024 573 Greek Mythology – Gods, Heroes & Myths

    The creation of the Galaxy in Greek mythology Galaxy is the galaxy in which our planet and our solar system are found. If you look at the sky on a clear night, without light pollution, you will see billions of stars forming a bright zone. In ancient times, the Ancient Greeks called it the Galaxy, while the educated Romans...

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    Analytical presentation of Greek cosmogony: Chaos, Gaia, Titans, Titan fighting and Olympian gods.

    Cosmogenic Myths of Hesiod | Theogeny & Genesis of the World

    1024 683 Greek Mythology – Gods, Heroes & Myths

    The Theogeny of Hesiod Theogonia was written in the 8th century BC and: records the birth of the first divine entities explains the origins of the Olympian gods presents the transition from chaos to order It is a foundation text of Greek mythology. Chaos – The beginning of everything According to Hesiod: «First born Chaos...» The...

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    Jason holds the Golden Wool Skin with Argonauts and Medea in Colchis

    Argonaut Campaign | Jason, Argonauts

    683 1024 Greek Mythology – Gods, Heroes & Myths

    Argonaut Campaign | Jason, Argonauts Jason and the Golden Fleece Dera Extensive summary of the mythical campaign of Argonauts The history of Jason and Chrysomallus Deratos is one of the most famous and iconic narratives of Greek mythology. This is a myth full of adventure, betrayal, divine intervention and magic, which highlighted Jason as a...

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    Homer’s Odyssey

    Homer’s Odyssey

    1024 576 Greek Mythology – Gods, Heroes & Myths

    The Odyssey: A Journey Through Time and Literature Odyssey, attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer, is one of the most important works of western literature. Composed in the 8th century BC, this epic tells of the adventurous journey of Odysses, king of Ithaca, as it tries to return home after the Trojan...

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    Jason leads the Argonauts on their journey – illustration inspired by ancient Greek art.

    Jason & Argonaut Campaign

    1024 717 Greek Mythology – Gods, Heroes & Myths

    Jason & Argonaut Campaign The story of Jason and Argonauts is one of the most famous accounts of Greek mythology. At its center is the mission to acquire the Golden Fleece from the far Colchis. The Golden Fleece, however, was originally derived from a mythical animal: the Golden Kriari, known as Aries Chrysomallus. Like...

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    Homer’s Iliad

    Homer’s Iliad

    738 488 Greek Mythology – Gods, Heroes & Myths

    The Iliad The Epic of Trojan War and Human Hybrid Introduction Iliad is one of the leading works of the ancient Greek secretariat and foundation of European literary tradition. It is attributed to the poet Homer and tells facts from the tenth and final year of the Trojan War. The epic does not focus on Troy's own meltdown,...

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    Hercules struggles with the lion of Nemea in ancient Greek style in vase

    The 12 Labors of Hercules

    1024 539 Greek Mythology – Gods, Heroes & Myths

    The 12 Athletics of Hercules – Full History, Analysis and Symbolism Hercules' 12 feats are one of the most iconic accounts of Greek mythology. Their story is not just a series of heroic achievements· is a journey of atonement, testing and internal transformation. Hercules, son of Zeus and Alcmene, was born with divine...

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