Telchines: The Mysterious Demons of Rhodes in Greek Mythology

Telchines mythology – marine demon beings with tridents in a storm

Telhines are one of the most enigmatic and less understandable forms of Greek mythology. Combining elements divine, demonic, and artificially, these forms are closely related to sea, magic, and early metallurgy. Tradition around them differs depending on the source, but a common denominator is their dual nature: creators and destroyers ...More

Hippocampus: the sea horses of Greek mythology

hippokampos – Marine Hybrid Creatures of Greek Mythology

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

Tritons: the marine messengers of Poseidon

Tritons – Marine Deities of Greek Mythology

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

Scylla and Harybdi, the deadly trap of Ulysses

Scylla and Harybdi in Greek Mythology

Dogs and Harybdes Scylla and Harybdi are two of the most famous and terrifying monsters of Greek mythology. They resided opposite sides of a narrow sea passage, making each passage extremely dangerous. This passage is associated with mythical naval adventures, such as those of Jason, Ulysses and Aeneas. From their co-existence...More

Old: the dark sisters

The Elders of Greek mythology keep their common eye in dark rocky landscape

The Scriptures in Greek Mythology The Grey Sisters of Greek Mythology The Elders are a trinity of brothers in Greek mythology and are one of the most famous mythical triplets, next to figures such as the Mermaids, appearing in the accounts of Ancient Greece. The reputation of the Elders, however, is mainly due to their participation in the adventures of ...More

Sirens in Greek Mythology

Sirens in Greek Mythology: Myths, Origin and Ulysses

Sirens are among the most famous mythical creatures of ancient Greek mythology, associated with the danger of the sea and the temptation of voice. They are described as beings who with their magical song lured sailors into deadly wrecks. «Come closer, famous Ulysses – pride and glory of Achaia – anchor your ship on ...More