TheMyths and EpisAncient Greek Tradition forms the basis of Greek mythology and epic literature. Through narratives full of gods, heroes and legendary events, they explain the creation of the world, the relationship of people and divine forces, as well as the values of ancient society.
This category includes:cosmogenic myths, theheroic circlesand big epics likeIliadandOdyssey, as well as later epic accounts such asCypriot EpisandTheban tradition. Legends and epics are not just stories, but cultural texts that influenced the literature, art and philosophy of the West.
Persephone: The spring goddess and Queen of the Underworld The myth of Persephone Persephone is one of the most complex and symbolic forms of Greek mythology. She is at the same time a goddess of spring, the rebirth of nature and Queen of the Underworld, wife of Hades. This dual role makes it a symbol of the eternal cycle ...More
Atlantis: the lost kingdom of the Atlantics and the myth of divine hybrid Atlantis doesn't just belong in the realm of myth· It is located at the border between the philosophy, cosmogony and moral teaching of ancient Greece. It is one of the most enigmatic and timeless myths, a lost world where Atlantis, descendants of gods and...More
The deluge of Deucalion is one of the most shocking myths of ancient Greek tradition, an account of the punishment, destruction, and the rebirth of mankind. «Zeus threw plenty of rain from heaven to flood most of Greece, resulting in the destruction of all people, except those ...More
The myth of Pandora tells how Zeus sent the first woman as punishment for humanity, after the fire that Prometheus stole. When she opened the vessel she was given, all the suffering was released into the world, while only hope was left inside. The text also explains that the «carton» comes from a later translation of ...More
One of the most timeless myths of Greek Mythology The Myth of Daedalus and Icarus The myth of Daedalus and Icarus begins long before the birth of Icarus. Daedalus, according to tradition, was an unparalleled sculptor. In one of Plato's dialogues, Socrates mentions a legend according to ...More
Discover how Greek mythology explains the creation of the Milky Way, through the myth of Hera, Zeus and Hercules.
The Theogonia 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 foundational text of Greek mythology. Chaos – The Beginning of Everything According to Hesiod: «First born Chaos...» The...More
Jason and the Golden Fleece Dera Extensive summary of the mythical campaign of Argonauts The story of Jason and Chrysomalus Dera is one of the most famous and iconic accounts of Greek mythology. This is a myth full of adventure, betrayal, divine intervention and magic, which highlighted Jason as one of her greatest heroes...More
Discover the Odyssey of Homer: the journey of Odysses, the basic themes, heroes and its timeless heritage.
