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Evangelia

Evangelia Hatzitsinidou is the creator and author of www.greek-gods.info which has been merged with Olympioi.com. She has been writing about Greek Mythology for almost twenty years. A native to Greece, she teaches and lives just outside Athens.

Gambling in Ancient Greece | Aphrodite’s Throw

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March 5, 2025

Poseidon leading his water horses

Ancient Greece: Entertainment and Gambling in Antiquity

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March 4, 2025

Ancient Greek sports arena

Sports and High-Stakes Gambling in Ancient Greece

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February 24, 2025

Emergence of Aphrodite from the sea

Greek Goddesses – List of Names and Influence

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November 29, 2024

Eurydice – The Lost Love of Orpheus

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September 12, 2024

Siege of Troy – the final battle

Keres – Greek Daemones (Spirits) of Violent Death

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May 30, 2024

"Magic, witchcraft, necromancy - these were all domains of the Greek goddess Hecate. You could find her at the crossroads or wherever and whenever you need her help. Hecate's name means ""worker from afar,"" alluding to her ability to impact many events through her magic powers. This painting, named Hecate: Procession to a Witches' Sabbath, shows Hecate with the souls of those who died too early, which was another of her domains."

Hecate – The Titan Goddess of Magic and Crossroads

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April 20, 2024

The Moirai – Spinners of Fate

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April 14, 2024

Pelops – The Once-eaten and Resurrected King

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January 31, 2024

Atalanta, the swift-footed huntress of Greek Myth. From the Calydonian Boar Hunt to her legendary footrace, discover a heroine who defied conventions

Atalanta: The Swift-footed Huntress of Greek Mythology

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January 31, 2024

The twelve Olympians, while not the first, are by far the best known in Greek mythology. However, did you know there are actually 14 Olympians?

The Olympian Gods – All Twelve (or fourteen) gods of Olympus

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December 14, 2023

Perses was the Titan god of Destruction. Discover his lineage, and the primal force he embodies in the ancient Greek cosmic order.

Perses – The Titan of Destruction and the Harbinger of Change

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November 6, 2023

Meleager was the hero of the Calydonian Boar Hunt, he loved Atalanta, but the inexorable hand of fate (the Moirai) marked his tragic end.

Meleager: The Hero of Calydon Unveiled

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November 6, 2023

Explore the tale of Clymene, a lesser known Titaness from Greek mythology. Discover her lineage and children like Prometheus and Atlas.

Clymene – The Enigmatic Titaness of Fame

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November 4, 2023

Explore the enigmatic world of Dione, the ancient Greek Titaness associated with the oracle of Dodona and the mother of Aphrodite.

Dione – The Enigmatic Titaness of Greek Mythology

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November 4, 2023

Eurynome – The Obscure Titaness and Mother of Graces

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November 4, 2023

Philoctetes on the Island of Lemnos

Philoctetes: The Archer of the Trojan War

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November 3, 2023

Explore the tale of Eurybia, the ancient Greek Titaness with a unique dominion over the sea and the starry realms.

Eurybia – The Titaness of Mastery Over the Sea

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November 3, 2023

Explore Zephyrus, the Greek god of the west wind and of spring. Discover his gentle nature and love story with Chloris.

Zephyrus: The Gentle Breeze of Spring in Greek Mythology

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November 3, 2023

Moros was the primordial god or deamon of doom in Greek myth. Explore his role in mythology and the scarce mentions in ancient texts.

Moros – Unyielding Harbinger of Doom

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September 30, 2023

Oizys

Oizys – Obscure Greek Goddess of Misery

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September 27, 2023

Explore the dark world of the Oneiroi, the gods (daemones) of dreams. Delve into their origins, roles, and significance in ancient Greek religion

The Oneiroi: Navigators of Nightly Visions

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September 27, 2023

Explore the story of the Hesperides, the guardians of the golden apples in Greek mythology. Delve into their origins, roles, and the myths.

Hesperides: The Guardians of the Golden Apples

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September 26, 2023

Mosaic representing Orestes and Iphigeneia

Orestes: The Tormented Hero of Mycenaean Lore

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September 26, 2023

Explore the tale of Daphne, the Naiad nymph whose narrative of purity, resistance, and transformation unfolds through her encounter with Apollo

Daphne: The Naiad Nymph of Purity and Transformation

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September 26, 2023

Dive into the captivating tale of Calypso, the nymph of Ogygia, and her poignant narrative with Odysseus in the epic Odyssey

Calypso: The Enchanting Nymph of Ogygia

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September 26, 2023

Explore the life of Peleus, a mortal who married the nymph Thetis and fathered Achilles. Discover his adventures, and legacy in Greek mythology.

Peleus: The Mortal Who Touched the Divine

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September 26, 2023

Laertes, father of Odysseus, is an often overlooked hero. His story is of family and loyalty amidst the stormy sagas of Greek mythology.

Laertes: The Overlooked Hero of Ithaca

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September 26, 2023

Hyacinth is a figure of beauty and tragedy in Greek mythology. Explore his love with Apollo, the tragic game, and his enduring legacy.

Hyacinth: The Flower of Divine Beauty

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September 26, 2023

Finding of Erichthonius

Erichthonius: The Serpent-Born Hero of Ancient Athens

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September 25, 2023

Explore the legacy of Creon, the unyielding king of Thebes, his stern governance, and conflict with Antigone.

King Creon: The Unyielding Monarch of Thebes

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September 25, 2023

Discover Anchises' tale of romance with Aphrodite and its impact on the Trojan War through his son Aeneas, whose legacy extends to founding Rome

Anchises: The Mortal Loved by a Goddess

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September 25, 2023

Explore the tale of Alcmene, the mortal princess desired by Zeus, and the mother of the mighty Heracles in Greek mythology.

Alcmene: The Mortal Beloved by Zeus and Mother of Heracles

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September 25, 2023

Explore the tale of Aegeus, the King of Athens, whose narrative is a blend of love, despair, and with a typically Greek tragic end.

Aegeus: The Overlooked Monarch of Athenian Lore

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September 25, 2023

The Gigantes of Greek myths were born when the blood of Uranus fell on Earth, they later rebelled against the Olympians in the Gigantomachy.

Gigantes Unearthed: The Colossal Figures of Greek Mythology

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September 24, 2023

Explore the story of Pallas, the Titan god of warfare. Delve into his lineage, offspring, and mentions in Greek mythology.

Pallas – The Forgotten Titan of Greek Mythology

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September 24, 2023

Explore the tale of Menoetius, the Titan personifying violent anger. Delve into his origins, and the sparse mentions of him in Greek myths.

Menoetius – The Obscure Titan of Greek Mythology

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September 24, 2023

Explore the enigmatic narrative of Lelantos, the Greek deity of air, invisibility, and stealth. As told by Nonnus in his Dionysiaca.

Lelantos – The Unseen Whisper of Ancient Greek Mythology

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September 24, 2023

Explore the Anemoi, the ancient Greek wind gods, as they intertwine with heroic quests, romantic entanglements, and changing forces of nature.

The Anemoi: Whispers of Ancient Winds

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September 24, 2023

Explore the celestial mystique of Astraeus, the ancient Greek Titan God of dusk. Delve into his poetic union with Eos, and their many children.

Astraeus – The Titan God of Dusk in Greek Mythology

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September 23, 2023

Lachesis MET

Lachesis: The Inescapable Fate of Greek Mythology

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September 22, 2023

Hercules and Hippolyta

Hippolyta: The Amazonian Queen of Greek Mythology

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September 22, 2023

Clotho holding a spindle

Clotho: The Spinner of Life’s Thread in Greek Mythology

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September 22, 2023

Atropos

Atropos: The Inexorable Fate Who Severs Life’s Thread

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September 22, 2023

Jupiter and Antiope

Antiope: The Amazonian Enchantress of Greek Lore

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September 22, 2023

Hippolytus Phaedra Louvre

The Tragic Allure of Phaedra

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September 21, 2023

Pasiphae by Giulio Romano

Pasiphae: The Cretan Queen Ensnared by Divine Desire

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September 21, 2023

Judgment of Paris

Paris: The Ill-Fated Prince of Troy

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September 21, 2023

Nausicaa by Lucien Simon

Nausicaa – The Love That Was Never To Be

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September 21, 2023

Sacrifice of Iphigenia

Iphigenia – The Sacrificial Daughter

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September 21, 2023

Hippolytus Phaedra and Theseus

Hippolytus: The Tragic Hero of Greek Myths

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September 21, 2023

Hecuba filiumum

Hecuba: The Tragic Queen of Troy

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September 21, 2023

Eteocles and Polynices: Brothers Bound by Fate

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September 21, 2023

Andromache: The Unsung Heroine of the Trojan War

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September 21, 2023

Phaethon: The Ill-Fated Son of the Sun God

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September 21, 2023

Exploring the Myths of Queen Leda: The Swan’s Enigma

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September 20, 2023

Explore the tragic tale of Queen Jocasta, her entanglement with prophecies, and the lessons her story imparts from ancient Greek mythology.

Jocasta: The Tragic Queen of Thebes and Her Ill-Fated Destiny

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September 20, 2023

Antigone: The Tragic Heroine of Theban Mythology

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September 20, 2023

Metis – The Titaness of Wisdom and Craftiness

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September 20, 2023

Melinoe – Goddess of Ghosts and Nightmares

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September 20, 2023

Leto – Mother to Artemis and Apollo

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September 20, 2023

Epimetheus: The Afterthought Titan of Greek Mythology

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September 20, 2023

Asteria – The Starry Enigma of Greek Mythology

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September 20, 2023

Aeolus: The Wind God of Greek Mythology

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September 20, 2023

Telemachus: The Odyssey’s Unsung Hero

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September 20, 2023

Tiresias – The Blind Seer of Greek Myths Unveiled

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September 20, 2023

Narcissus: The Self-Admiring Youth of Greek Mythology

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September 20, 2023

Cephissus: Greek River God Father of Narcissus

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September 20, 2023

Explore Patroclus' journey in Greek mythology: from tragic beginnings in Opus to his iconic bond with Achilles and pivotal role in the Trojan War

Patroclus: The Unsung Hero of Greek Mythology

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September 20, 2023

Explore the tale of Niobe, a mother from Greek mythology, whose pride led to an unimaginable tragedy delivered by Artemis and Apollo.

Niobe: The Tragic Tale of a Mother’s Pride

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September 19, 2023

Neoptolemus (Pyrrhus) – Fiery Successor of Achilles in Greek Myths

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September 19, 2023

King Minos: The Legendary Ruler of Crete and His Labyrinthine Legacy

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September 19, 2023

Clytemnestra: The Enigmatic Queen of Mycenaean Greece

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September 19, 2023

Cassandra: The Doomed Prophetess of Troy

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September 19, 2023

Briseis: Achilles Prize of the Trojan War

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September 19, 2023

Astyanax: The Tragic Child of Troy

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September 19, 2023

Atreus – The King at the Center of The House of Atreus

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September 19, 2023

Aegisthus – Clytemnestra’s Lover and Agamemnons’ Killer

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September 19, 2023

Ariadne: The Labyrinth’s Maiden and Dionysus’ Beloved

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September 19, 2023

Psyche – The Mortal Turned Goddess of the Soul

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September 19, 2023

Hedone: The Enchanting Greek Goddess of Pleasure

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September 19, 2023

Eros was a winged god of love that fell in love with Psyche, a goddess of human emotions. His mother was Aphrodite.

Eros: The Enigmatic God of Love and Desire in Greek Mythology

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September 18, 2023

Glaucus was a fisherman who turned into a sea god in ancient Greek mythology. Explore his relationships, powers, and role in other myths.

Glaucus: The Enigmatic Hero of Greek Mythology

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September 18, 2023

Explore the depths of Scamander: not just a river, but a god with a turbulent essence, whose waters clashed with the mighty Achilles.

Scamander – River God of Sacred River of Troy

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September 17, 2023

Triptolemus is the Greek hero known for spreading agriculture. Discover his myths, relationships, and significance in ancient art and texts.

Triptolemus: The Divine Agriculturist of Greek Mythology

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September 17, 2023

Explore the life of Teucer, the famed Greek hero and archer. Discover his myths, relationships to his half-brother Ajax and legacy.

Teucer: The Renowned Archer of Greek Mythology

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September 17, 2023

Dive into the captivating story of Pygmalion, the sculptor who fell in love with his own creation. Discover myths, art, and the legacy of this unique Greek hero.

Pygmalion: The Sculptor Who Loved His Creation

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September 17, 2023

King Midas, the legendary figure in Greek mythology who turned everything he touched into gold. Explore his myths, and the lessons from his tale.

King Midas – The Man with the Golden Touch

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September 17, 2023

Explore the life and adventures of Jason, the iconic Greek hero. Known from the quest for the golden fleece and his legendary tales.

Jason – Legendary Hero and Leader of the Argonauts

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September 17, 2023

Helen: The Enchanting Beauty of Greek Mythology

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September 16, 2023

Explore the tale of Europa, the Phoenician princess whisked away by Zeus (as a white bull). Dive into her journey, and legacy in Greek myths

Europa: The Enigmatic Heroine of Greek Mythology

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September 16, 2023

Learn about the life of Electra, the famed Greek heroine daughter of king Agamemnon. Explore her origins, relationships and myths.

Electra: The Tormented Daughter of Greek Mythology

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September 16, 2023

Danaë was the princess of Argos trapped in a bronze chamber. Yet she became the mother of the hero Perseus by Zeus in the guise of golden rain.

Danaë: The Enigmatic Heroine of Greek Mythology

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September 16, 2023

Explore the life and legends of Ajax the Great, one of the most formidable warriors in Greek mythology. Famous myths, relationships, and legacy.

Ajax the Great: The Towering Hero of Greek Mythology

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September 16, 2023

Explore the life of Diomedes, the Greek hero renowned for his valor in the Trojan War, audacious encounters with gods, and strategic brilliance.

Diomedes: The Valiant Hero of the Trojan War

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September 15, 2023

Explore the life of Calchas, the legendary seer of the Trojan War, exploring his origins, myths, and influence in ancient Greek Mythology.

Calchas: The Foremost Seer of the Trojan War

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September 14, 2023

The Farewell of Admetus and Alcestis by George Dennis (1848)

Alcestis: The Heroine of Self-Sacrifice in Greek Mythology

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September 14, 2023

Hector was the Trojan prince known for his valor, honor, and pivotal role in the Trojan War. Discover his myths, family, and legacy.

Hector: The Noble Trojan Prince of Greek Mythology

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September 13, 2023

Explore the life of Cadmus, the legendary hero who founded Thebes and introduced the Phoenician alphabet to the Greeks.

Cadmus: The Founder of Thebes and the Bringer of the Alphabet

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September 11, 2023

Match the Couples: Love in Ancient Greece

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September 11, 2023

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