Gods in the Trojan War: Who stood next to Achaeans and Trojans
Discover which gods supported Achaeans and Trojans in the Trojan War and how their interventions shaped the myth of the Iliad.
MYTHOLOGICAL STORIES
Stories of Mythology
Themyths and epics of Greek mythologyThey are the main carrier of transmission of mythical traditions. Through accounts of the creation of the world, the conflicts of gods and men and the exploits of heroes, the myths shaped the world's perception of ancient Greeks. The epics, such asIliadandOdysseyThey recorded these stories and carried them from oral to written tradition. The ancient secretariat saves not only the narratives, but also the values and ideals of an entire era.
Apple of Fiend 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.
Myths About Poseidon
Poseidon was one of the strongest gods in Greek mythology. Read the most famous myths about the god of the sea, his lovers, his children and the terrible creatures associated with him.
The Nymph Calypso and Odysseus
Nymphs Calypso and Ulysses – The Mythical Love in the Odyssey There are stories that do not talk about war or monsters, but about something thinner and, perhaps, more painful: for a man who has everything he could desire and yet dies of nostalgia. This is, at its core, the story of Ulysses on the island...More
Some lesser-known facts about the goddess Athena
Athena and her least known secrets have a son... in a way. Athena is known as a virgin goddess without children, but had an adopted son. Hephaestus tried to rape Athena, but he did not make it. Athena, disgusted, wiped out the seed of Hephaestus, which fell to earth (Holy) and gave birth to ...More
Castor and Polydeuces: The Brothers Who Defeated Even Death
The Dioscous — Sons of Zeus or ordinary mortals? — They are one of the most touching couples of Greek mythology. Their love crossed the bounds of life and death. Introduction: two brothers, a myth In the rich world of Greek mythology, few figures embodie as strongly the bonding of brotherhood as Beaver ...More
Leda: The Queen Loved by a God
A woman between two worlds — human and divine — Leda holds on her arms some of the biggest names in Greek mythology. Who was Leda? Leda was the daughter of Thestius, king of Aetolia, and sister of Althea. Her beauty was such that she became the subject of zeal and...More
Antigone: The tragic heroine of moral conflict
Antigone is one of the most iconic forms of Greek mythology and ancient tragedy. Daughter of Oedipus and Jocaste, her life was marked by fate, family curse, and an unbearable attachment to moral values that transcend human laws. Her story became universally known through his tragedy...More
Tiresias: The Seer Who Saw Beyond Human Destiny
Tiresia is one of the most exciting and complex forms of Greek mythology. He wasn't just a seer.· he was a man who experienced beyond the limits of human understanding, knew both male and female nature and was punished but also blessed by the gods themselves. His form appears...More
Oedipus – The Tragic King Who Couldn’t Escape His Fate
Oedipus is one of the most shocking and much discussed forms of Greek mythology. His story is not just a myth full of drama and twists· is a deep human account of fate, free will and the search for truth. Through his life, timeless questions arise: Can man escape...More