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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.

Find The Intruder

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September 11, 2023

Which Monster? Match The Monsters

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September 11, 2023

Epiphany of Dionysus mosaic, from the Villa of Dionysus (2nd century AD) in Dion, Greece (Zagreus)

Zagreus: Minor Deity and Son of Zeus in Greek Mythology

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September 10, 2023

The nymph Syrinx being pursued by Pan

Pan: The Flute-playing Satyr God of the Wilderness

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September 10, 2023

Explore the Cabeiri twins of Greek mythology: Daemones, protectors of seafarers, key figures in Samothrace's mysteries, and hosts to the Argonauts.

The Cabeiri Twins: Guardians of the Samothracian Mysteries

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September 10, 2023

Briareus (Aigaion): The Stormy Hecatoncheire and Guardian of the Gods

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September 10, 2023

Ophiotaurus: The Serpent-Tailed Bull

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September 10, 2023

"How long would you wait for your loved one to come back from their travels? A year? Two years? What about twenty years? Well, Penelope waited for Odysseus for two decades, refusing numerous marriage proposals, without even being sure if he was dead or alive. During that time, Odysseus traveled the known world, almost got killed too many times, but he also found lovers and even fathered children with some..."

Laestrygonians: The Man-Eating Giants of Greek Mythology

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September 10, 2023

Hippalectryon: The Rooster-Horse of Ancient Greeke Myths

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September 10, 2023

Antaeus: The Unyielding Giant of Greek Mythology

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September 10, 2023

Explore the Hecatonchires, the hundred-handed giants of Greek mythology. Discover their origins, role in the Titanomachy, and much more.

The Hecatoncheires: The Hundred-Handed Giants of Ancient Mythology

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September 9, 2023

Talos: The Bronze Guardian of Crete

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September 8, 2023

Campe: The Dreaded Guardian of Tartarus

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September 8, 2023

Cetus: The Whale-like Sea Monster of Greek Mythology

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September 7, 2023

Thetis: Enigmatic Sea Nymph and Mother to Achilles

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September 7, 2023

Griffins in Greek Mythology: Guardians of Sky and Earth’s Treasures

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September 7, 2023

The Charites (Graces) – Grace and Beauty Personified in Greek Myth

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September 7, 2023

Amphitrite: The Majestic Queen of the Seas

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September 7, 2023

Serifos, the Iron Island of Greece

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September 6, 2023

Samos: The Birthplace of Hera

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September 6, 2023

Poros: The Birthplace of Romantic Tragedy

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September 6, 2023

The City of Paphos and its Name

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September 6, 2023

The Volcanic Island of Nisyros

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September 6, 2023

Mount Olympus, A Divine Place To Be!

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September 6, 2023

Lihadonisia: A Hidden Treasure of Greece

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September 6, 2023

Karpathos: The Residence of the Gods

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September 6, 2023

The Volcano of Aetna

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September 5, 2023

The Telchines were a group of monsters in Greek mythology with mysterious origins.

Telchines: The Artisans of Greek Myths

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September 5, 2023

Tyche: Goddess of Fate and Fortune in Greek Mythology

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September 5, 2023

Priapus: Unsung Hero of Fertility in Greek Mythology

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September 5, 2023

Antheia: The Unsung Goddess of Flowers, Love, and Human Connection

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September 5, 2023

Triton – Unveiling the Mysteries of Poseidon’s Son

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September 4, 2023

Satyrs: The Half-Goat Demigods of Greek Mythology

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September 4, 2023

Proteus: The Shape-Shifting Sea God of Elusive Wisdom

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September 4, 2023

Erinyes (Furies) The Goddesses of Revenge And Retribution

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September 4, 2023

Castor and Pollux: The Dioscuri Twins

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September 4, 2023

Boreas – God of Winter and the North Wind

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September 4, 2023

"You probably know that Hades can mean both the God of the Underworld and the Underworld itself. But did you know that Styx refers to the river Styx but also to its goddess? The goddess Styx is a powerful deity, transferring souls from the world of living to the Underworld. Yet, in artistic depictions, Styx is most often showed as a river, not as a goddess. For example, this painting by Joachim Patinir"

Styx – The Goddess of the Underworld River

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September 2, 2023

Pasithea: The Enigmatic Goddess of Rest and Relaxation

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September 2, 2023

Charon: The Solemn Ferryman of the Underworld

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September 2, 2023

The Melodious Journey of Orpheus – A Bard Beyond Mortal Bounds

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September 1, 2023

Oedipus – The Tragic Hero Who Solved the Riddle but Couldn’t Unravel His Fate

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September 1, 2023

Tantalus: The Demigod Forever Thirsting for Redemption

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September 1, 2023

"Greek gods, with their immense powers, were responsible for helping the world function. However, they were also oftentimes cruel, especially towards humans. For example, when Prometheus gave the knowledge of fire to humans - which boosted the development of the first real civilizations, the gods were so angry that they sentenced him to the eternal torture. This artwork shows the moment when Hephaestus and Hermes are chaining Prometheus to the place of his punishment. "

Kratos – Embodiment of Divine Strength in Greek Mythologyathena

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September 1, 2023

Adonis: The Epitome of Beauty and Tragedy in Greek Mythology

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September 1, 2023

Arachne – The Weaver Who Challenged a Goddess

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August 31, 2023

Morpheus: The Enigmatic God of Dreams and Nightmares

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August 31, 2023

The Muses were the nine goddesses of Greek mythology who creativity in art, science, and literature. Learn about their origins, myths and roles.

The Muses – The Divine Inspirations Behind Art, Science, and Culture

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August 31, 2023

Explore the mysteries of the Gorgons - Medusa, Stheno, and Euryale. The three sisters that could petrify just with their stare in Greek mythology.

Unveiling the Gorgons: The Enigmatic Sisters of Greek Mythology

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August 31, 2023

Centaurs are the fascinating half-human half-horse creatures in Greek myths. They were often seen as aggressive brutes, but there were exceptions.

The Centaurs: The Half-Human, Half-Horse Beings of Greek Mythology

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August 30, 2023

Argus Panoptes was an all-seeing giant with a hundred eyes. Explore his origins, abilities and role in some interesting Greek myths.

The All-Seeing Argus Panoptes: Guardian, Watcher, and Enigma

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August 30, 2023

Argus Panoptes was an all-seeing giant with a hundred eyes. Explore his origins, abilities and role in some interesting Greek myths.

Aeneas: The Trojan Hero Who Founded Rome

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August 30, 2023

Peitho: The Enigmatic Goddess of Persuasion and Seduction

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August 29, 2023

Nike: The Winged Goddess of Victory and Triumph

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August 29, 2023

Lyssa: The Goddess of Rage and Frenzy

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August 29, 2023

Hygieia

Hygieia: The Goddess of Health and Cleanliness in Greek Mythology

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August 29, 2023

Geras: The God of Old Age and the Inevitable Passage of Time

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August 29, 2023

Dike: The Goddess of Justice and Moral Order

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August 29, 2023

Deimos and Phobos: The Twin Gods of Fear and Terror

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August 29, 2023

Menelaus: The Spartan King and Hero of the Trojan War

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August 29, 2023

Agamemnon: The Mighty King and Central Figure of the Trojan War

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August 29, 2023

Eris: The Goddess of Strife and Discord

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August 29, 2023

Erebus: The Shadowy Void of Ancient Greek Mythology

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August 29, 2023

Thanatos: The Enigmatic Deity of Gentle Passing

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August 29, 2023

Nemesis: The Goddess of Retribution and Divine Justice

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August 29, 2023

Hebe was the goddess (Daemone) of youth, daughter of Hera and Zeus and wife to Heracles. Learn about her origins and role in Greek mythology.

Hebe: The Goddess of Youth and the Cupbearer of the Gods

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August 29, 2023

Hypnos was one of the Deamone (Spirit) gods of Greek mythology, the personification of sleep, son of Nyx and Erebus, and father to dreams.

Hypnos: The Enigmatic God of Slumber and Dreams

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August 28, 2023

Polyphemus: The One-Eyed Giant of Greek Mythology

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August 27, 2023

Lamia: Libyan Queen who Turned to Child-Devouring Daemon

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August 27, 2023

Chiron: The Wise Centaur of Ancient Myths

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August 27, 2023

Typhon was the most formidable monster in Greek mythology, and father to many other monsters. Learn about his origins,myths and eventual capture.

Typhon: The Cataclysmic Force of Greek Mythology

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August 26, 2023

The Sirens, the captivating creatures of Greek mythology, known for their mesmerizing songs that lured sailors to their doom.

Sirens: The Enchanting Voices of the Deep

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August 26, 2023

Scylla was a formidable sea monster in Greek mythology. Learn about her origins and what happened to Odysseus and other sailors who crossed her path.

Scylla: The Sea Monster of Ancient Lore

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August 26, 2023

Harpies – The Winged Spirits of Greek Mythology

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August 26, 2023

Echidna: The Mother of Monstrous Offspring in Greek Mythology

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August 26, 2023

Python: The Ancient Serpent of Delphi’s Mysteries

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August 26, 2023

The Minotaur was a half-man, half-bull creature living in the Labyrinth on Crete. Learn about its origins and the hero who put it down in Greek myth.

The Minotaur: Labyrinth’s Fearsome Inhabitant

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August 26, 2023

The Cretan Bull was the formidable creature from Greek mythology. Discover its origins, encounters, and significance in the Labors of Heracles.

The Cretan Bull: The Mighty Beast of Heracles’ Seventh Labor

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August 26, 2023

Dive into the myths surrounding Charybdis, the whirlpool monster of Greek legend. Discover her origins, and the heroes who dared to confront her.

Charybdis: The Whirlpool Monster of Ancient Myth

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August 26, 2023

The Teumessian Fox could evade any predator because of his unmatched speed.

The Teumessian Fox: The Beast Destined Never to Be Caught

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August 26, 2023

Pegasus: Soaring Through Greek Myths

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August 26, 2023

Icarus: The Tragic Flight of Ambition

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August 26, 2023

Daedalus: The Labyrinth’s Mastermind

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August 26, 2023

Laelaps: The Hound Destined to Catch Every Prey

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August 26, 2023

Geryon’s Cattle: The Herd Beyond the Sunset

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August 25, 2023

Colchis: The Enchanted Land of the Golden Fleece

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August 25, 2023

"How long would you wait for your loved one to come back from their travels? A year? Two years? What about twenty years? Well, Penelope waited for Odysseus for two decades, refusing numerous marriage proposals, without even being sure if he was dead or alive. During that time, Odysseus traveled the known world, almost got killed too many times, but he also found lovers and even fathered children with some..."

Aeaea – The Mythical Island of Sorcery and Transformation

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August 25, 2023

Stymphalian Birds: The Winged Menace of Heracles’ Sixth Labor

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August 25, 2023

The Nemean Lion: The Indomitable Beast of Ancient Greek Mythology

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August 25, 2023

The Ceryneian Hind

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August 25, 2023

The Augean Stables

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August 25, 2023

Medea, the enchantress of Greek mythology, whose tragic love story and potent magic left an indelible mark on ancient legends.

Medea: The Enchantress of Greek Mythology

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August 24, 2023

"The moon has been connected to female fertility since the dawn of time. It makes no wonder that most moon deities were female, including Selene, the Greek Moon goddess. Selene ensured that the daily cycle of day and night went uninterrupted. She brought subtle yet helpful light even to the darkest nights, helping people, especially sailors, to navigate their travels. There are numerous artistic depictions of Selene, with this pottery art showing her in the sky full of stars."

Selene – The Luminous Titan Goddess of the Moon

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August 24, 2023

"One of the most beautiful yet sad love stories from Greek mythology is the story of the nymph Clytie. She fell in love with Helios, the god and personification of the Sun. For a while, he was equally enamored with her, but soon his interest shifted to another nymph. Heartbroken, Clytie sat on the cold ground and raised her eyes up to the sky to see her beloved, at least from afar. She continued to watch the Sun, following his every move, and that's how sunflowers were born."

Helios – The Radiant Sun God of Ancient Greece

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August 24, 2023

Eos – The Titan Goddess of Dawn Illuminating Greek Myth

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August 24, 2023

Circe: The Enchantress of Aeaea and Odyssey’s Bewitching Diversion

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August 24, 2023

Explore the tragic tale of Actaeon, the Greek hunter who faced the wrath of the goddess Artemis after surprising her while bathing

Actaeon: The Ill-Fated Hunter of Greek Mythology

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August 23, 2023

Persephone was the goddess who was forced to bridge the realms of life and death. Explore her myths and relationships in Greek mythology.

Persephone – The Enigmatic Queen of the Underworld

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August 23, 2023

Hestia was the first-born of the Olympians and the revered goddess of the hearth and home. As the Roman goddess Vesta she even had her own festival.

Hestia – The Warmth of the Hearth and Keeper of the Flame

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August 23, 2023

Asclepius: The Divine Healer of Ancient Greece

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August 22, 2023

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