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Vasilis Megas

Vasilis Megas (a.k.a. Vasil Meg) was born in Athens, Greece where he still resides writing epic fantasy and sci-fi books. He is a Greek - and Norse Mythology enthusiast, and he is currently working as a creative/content writer, journalist, photographer and translator.
Crommyonian Sow by Louvre Museum

The Crommyonian Sow – Plague of the Isthmus of Corinth

March 19, 2023March 18, 2023 by Vasilis Megas

The Crommyonian Sow was a pestering wild pig, ruining the areas of the Isthmus of Corinth. It took its name … Read more

Colchian dragon by Charles

The Colchian Dragon – Guardian of the Golden Fleece

March 19, 2023March 11, 2023 by Vasilis Megas

The Colchian Dragon was a massive serpent, immortal and sleepless, that guarded the fabled Golden Fleece in Ares’ sacred grove, … Read more

Orthrus

Orthrus – Tenth Labor of Heracles

March 19, 2023March 6, 2023 by Vasilis Megas

Orthrus was a dog with two heads that guarded the precious cattle of the giant Geryon withthree bodies. The beast … Read more

Ladon by Antonio Tempesta

Ladon – Eleventh Labor of Heracles (Hercules)

March 6, 2023February 27, 2023 by Vasilis Megas

Ladon was a big, serpent-like dragon, coiled around the trees bearing the golden apples in the Garden of the Hesperides, … Read more

Empusa by greek_br0s

The Empusa – Hecate’s One-legged monster

February 26, 2023 by Vasilis Megas

The Empusa was one of the more blood thirsty of the ancient Greek monsters. She was a one-legged phantom monster … Read more

cerberus

Cerberus – Twelfth Labor of Heracles

March 19, 2023February 26, 2023 by Vasilis Megas

Cerberus was a large hound with three heads, live snakes coming out of his body, and a serpent tail. His … Read more

Caucasian eagle by Francesco & Michelangelo

The Caucasian Eagle – Punishment of Prometheus

March 19, 2023February 26, 2023 by Vasilis Megas

The Caucasian Eagle was a giant golden eagle, which Zeus sent to punish the Titan Prometheus for eternity. Every day … Read more

Erymanthian Boar

The Erymanthian Boar – Fourth Labor of Heracles

February 26, 2023February 26, 2023 by Vasilis Megas

The Erymanthian Boar was a big and dangerous creature living on Mount Erymanthos. Because of its untamed nature, this hefty … Read more

Mares of Diomedes by Antonio Tempesta

The Mares of Diomedes – Eighth Labor of Heracles

February 26, 2023February 26, 2023 by Vasilis Megas

The Mares of Diomedes were four horses that used to eat human flesh. They were owned by king Diomedes of … Read more

Phanes by Camille Flammarion

Phanes – The God of Creation And New Life

February 9, 2023January 25, 2023 by Vasilis Megas

Phanes is the god of proliferation and new life. He was hatched from the cosmic egg and created the world … Read more

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