Themythical monsters of Greek mythologyIncarnate fear, chaos and unknown. Creatures such as Medusa, theChimeraand Minotaur are not mere opponents of heroes, but symbolic forms expressing the threat of disorder and the need to restore balance. Monsters often guard sacred places or punish human hubris, acting as trials for heroes. The ancient secretariat and angiography captured these creatures with intense symbolism, turning them into timeless symbols of myth.
Mormo (or Mormoliki, Mormoliki) is one of the most dark and enigmatic forms of Greek mythology, joining the whole of the chthonic demonic beings. Her presence responds mainly to popular religion, demonology, and mythological tradition related to fear, childhood education, nightmare and punishment. Mormon was not worshiped...More
The Embuses belong to the dark world of the chthonic demonic forms of Greek mythology. These are creatures transformative, deceptive and terrifying, associated with night, streets, deception and terror. Their form reflects the fear of the unknown and the threat that lies within the limits of the civilized world. Etymology and Name The word ...More
The harpies are one of the darkest and scariest creatures in Greek mythology. They are portrayed as beings with the body of a woman and wings of a predatory bird, often with fucked claws and wild faces. Their name is derived from the verb I take, stating their violent and sudden nature. According to the ancient secretariat, harpies were considered demons of...More
Hippocampi are among the most characteristic marine hybrid creatures of Greek mythology. With a horse body on the front and a fish or dolphin tail on the rear, they embodie the close relationship of the ancient Greeks with the sea and its mythological personification. Their presence is mainly pictorial, but deeply symbolic, connected with strength and ...More
Grupa (or Griffon, Latin. Gryphon / Griffin) is one of the most iconic complex creatures of ancient mythological tradition. It is depicted with body and posterior limbs of a lion and head, beak and eagle wings, combining the two most powerful animals of land and sky. His form symbolizes supreme power, alertness and basilica...More
Pegasus is one of the most iconic mythical creatures of ancient Greek mythology. As a winged horse of divine descent, it is inextricably associated with the birth of inspiration, poetry and transcending human boundaries. The form of Pegasus holds a central position in both mythological narrative and ancient art, operating as a symbol of creative ...More
Tritons are marine mythological entities of the ancient Greek tradition, with a semi-divine nature and an intense presence in mythological, pictorial and worshipful thought. They belong to the wider category of sea demons and are considered as the attendants and servants of Poseidon, expressing the dynamic, ambivalent and changing nature of the sea. Etymology and Name The name Tritones comes from God ...More
The Selenians (or Silenians) are a special category of mythological beings of the ancient Greek religious and cult tradition. They are closely associated with the god Dionysus and belong to the wider circle of the demon spirits of nature, clearly differentiated from the Satyrs because of their role as carriers of ancient wisdom and secret knowledge. The Moons are mythical forms of...More
Satyrians are demonic and naturalistic figures of Greek mythology, inextricably associated with the worship of Dionysus and the world of wild nature, drunkenness and unbridled joy. They are portrayed as man-made beings with animal characteristics, such as horse tail and ears or goat, intense hairstyle and lasting state of cheer or desire. In ancient tradition, the...More
Γοργόνες – Οι Φοβερές Μορφές της Ελληνικής Μυθολογίας Εισαγωγή Οι Γοργόνες είναι από τις πιο αναγνωρίσιμες και τρομακτικές μορφές της ελληνικής μυθολογίας. Γνωστές για το αποτρόπαιο βλέμμα τους που μετέτρεπε τους ανθρώπους σε πέτρα, ενσαρκώνουν τον φόβο, το χάος και τη σκοτεινή δύναμη της φύσης. Ανάμεσά τους ξεχωρίζει η Μέδουσα, η μοναδική θνητή Γοργόνα, η …More