The Tower of Babel has a surprising parallel in Greek mythology—Otus and Ephialtes’ daring attempt to reach Olympus.
The fascination with these stories reflects an existential interest in what in life is inevitable, and what we can control.
In the world of Greek mythology, people often talk about Zeus, Athena, Hades, and the many famous gods who shaped the stories ...
Greek mythology has been reflected in paintings and hundreds of vivid works that have come to be considered masterpieces.
The goddess Demeter's search for and ultimate reunion with her daughter, Persephone, sends symbolic messages about mothering ...
In its sophomore season, Percy Jackson and the Olympians tackles Rick Riordan's second novel: The Sea of Monsters.
Archaeologists have unearthed a “spectacular” ancient temple housing hundreds of statues dedicated to the Greek God Apollo. The site, known as the Sanctuary of Apollo, is located in a remote valley in ...