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Eurydice – The Lost Love of Orpheus

Evangelia

September 12, 2024

Ajax the Lesser was a hero of the Trojan War, better known for his flawed legacy. Discover the story of the lesser hero of Locris.

Ajax the Lesser: The Sacrilegious Hero

Vasiliki Moutzouri

June 28, 2024

Heracles – The Strongest Hero of Ancient Greece

Vasiliki Moutzouri

March 28, 2024

Discover the tale of Odysseus, legendary Greek hero renowned for his cunning and trickery, and his epic journey home to Ithaca and his wife, Penelope.

Odysseus – The Cunning Hero of Homer’s Epics

Vasiliki Moutzouri

March 24, 2024

The Spartoi were fierce warriors born from dragon's teeth, known for their bravery and skills in battle in Greek mythology.

The Spartoi – Brave Warriors Born from Dragon’s Teeth

Vasiliki Moutzouri

March 24, 2024

Achilles was a renowned and brave soldier and the hero of the Trojan War. However, he had a small but significant weakness that ultimately took his life.

Achilles: The Mighty Hero of the Trojan War

Vasiliki Moutzouri

March 16, 2024

Pandora, The First Woman Ever Created

Vasiliki Moutzouri

March 14, 2024

Collage of Greek Heroes from the myths

Greatest Heroes and Mortals from Greek Mythology

Vasiliki Moutzouri

February 18, 2024

Pelops – The Once-eaten and Resurrected King

Evangelia

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

Evangelia

January 31, 2024

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

Evangelia

November 6, 2023

Philoctetes on the Island of Lemnos

Philoctetes: The Archer of the Trojan War

Evangelia

November 3, 2023

Mosaic representing Orestes and Iphigeneia

Orestes: The Tormented Hero of Mycenaean Lore

Evangelia

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

Evangelia

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

Evangelia

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

Evangelia

September 26, 2023

Finding of Erichthonius

Erichthonius: The Serpent-Born Hero of Ancient Athens

Evangelia

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

Evangelia

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

Evangelia

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

Evangelia

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

Evangelia

September 25, 2023

Hippolytus Phaedra Louvre

The Tragic Allure of Phaedra

Evangelia

September 21, 2023

Pasiphae by Giulio Romano

Pasiphae: The Cretan Queen Ensnared by Divine Desire

Evangelia

September 21, 2023

Judgment of Paris

Paris: The Ill-Fated Prince of Troy

Evangelia

September 21, 2023

Nausicaa by Lucien Simon

Nausicaa – The Love That Was Never To Be

Evangelia

September 21, 2023

Sacrifice of Iphigenia

Iphigenia – The Sacrificial Daughter

Evangelia

September 21, 2023

Hippolytus Phaedra and Theseus

Hippolytus: The Tragic Hero of Greek Myths

Evangelia

September 21, 2023

Hecuba filiumum

Hecuba: The Tragic Queen of Troy

Evangelia

September 21, 2023

Eteocles and Polynices: Brothers Bound by Fate

Evangelia

September 21, 2023

Andromache: The Unsung Heroine of the Trojan War

Evangelia

September 21, 2023

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

Evangelia

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

Evangelia

September 20, 2023

Antigone: The Tragic Heroine of Theban Mythology

Evangelia

September 20, 2023

Telemachus: The Odyssey’s Unsung Hero

Evangelia

September 20, 2023

Tiresias – The Blind Seer of Greek Myths Unveiled

Evangelia

September 20, 2023

Narcissus: The Self-Admiring Youth of Greek Mythology

Evangelia

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

Evangelia

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

Evangelia

September 19, 2023

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

Evangelia

September 19, 2023

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

Evangelia

September 19, 2023

Clytemnestra: The Enigmatic Queen of Mycenaean Greece

Evangelia

September 19, 2023

Cassandra: The Doomed Prophetess of Troy

Evangelia

September 19, 2023

Briseis: Achilles Prize of the Trojan War

Evangelia

September 19, 2023

Astyanax: The Tragic Child of Troy

Evangelia

September 19, 2023

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

Evangelia

September 19, 2023

Aegisthus – Clytemnestra’s Lover and Agamemnons’ Killer

Evangelia

September 19, 2023

Ariadne: The Labyrinth’s Maiden and Dionysus’ Beloved

Evangelia

September 19, 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

Evangelia

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

Evangelia

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

Evangelia

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

Evangelia

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

Evangelia

September 17, 2023

Helen: The Enchanting Beauty of Greek Mythology

Evangelia

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

Evangelia

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

Evangelia

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

Evangelia

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

Evangelia

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

Evangelia

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

Evangelia

September 14, 2023

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

Alcestis: The Heroine of Self-Sacrifice in Greek Mythology

Evangelia

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

Evangelia

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

Evangelia

September 11, 2023

The Melodious Journey of Orpheus – A Bard Beyond Mortal Bounds

Evangelia

September 1, 2023

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

Evangelia

September 1, 2023

Arachne – The Weaver Who Challenged a Goddess

Evangelia

August 31, 2023

Aeneas: The Trojan Hero Who Founded Rome

Evangelia

August 30, 2023

Menelaus: The Spartan King and Hero of the Trojan War

Evangelia

August 29, 2023

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

Evangelia

August 29, 2023

Icarus: The Tragic Flight of Ambition

Evangelia

August 26, 2023

Daedalus: The Labyrinth’s Mastermind

Evangelia

August 26, 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

Evangelia

August 23, 2023

Sisyphus: The King Condemned to Eternal Toil

Evangelia

August 22, 2023

Perseus: The Legendary Slayer of Medusa

Evangelia

August 22, 2023

Orion: The Celestial Hunter of Greek Mythology

Evangelia

August 22, 2023

Ganymede: The Divine Cupbearer of the Gods

Evangelia

August 22, 2023

"When we love someone, we secretly hope they will never change. But is it possible to enjoy the fruits of love without accepting its everchanging nature? Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon, had a similar dilemma. She fell in love with Endymion, a beautiful young man. Due to her divine nature and duties, she could only see him at night, when he was deep asleep. Enchanted by his beauty, Selene wished that he stayed forever young. Zeus granted that wish, but this also meant Endymion would never wake up from his slumber. Selene had a whole eternity to watch him every night, but she could never enjoy his company while he was awake and aware of her presence. "

Endymion: The Mortal Loved by the Moon Goddess

Evangelia

August 22, 2023

A Hellenistic Greek mosaic of Bellerophon riding Pegasus while slaying the Chimera, 300–270 BC, Archaeological Museum of Rhodes

Bellerophon: The Hero Who Tamed Pegasus

Evangelia

August 22, 2023

Deucalion, the son of Prometheus, who braved Zeus's great flood and played a pivotal role in the rebirth of mankind.

Deucalion: The Greek Hero Who Repopulated the Earth

Evangelia

August 21, 2023

Theseus, The Founding Hero Of Athens

Evangelia

August 18, 2023

Pelias, The Power-loving King Of Iolcos

Evangelia

August 18, 2023

Glaucos, The King Of Corinth

Evangelia

August 18, 2023

Cephalus: The Tragic Hero of Greek Mythology

Evangelia

August 18, 2023

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