Near the end of poet Maria Zoccola's "Helen of Troy, 1993," the book's titular protagonist addresses the "gods of difficult ...

No wonder, even in present times, magical baby names are a favorite among parents. Harry Potter can be attributed to starting the craze for wizards and sorcerers in recent times. Besides that, Disney ...

Ruled by Hades, the god of the underworld, the infernal rivers of Greek mythology are often mentioned in ancient literature.

The Tower of Babel has a surprising parallel in Greek mythology—Otus and Ephialtes’ daring attempt to reach Olympus.

Developers need inspiration for the games they release, and what could be a better source than the entire Greek Mythology itself? The Mythos is filled with characters with colorful backgrounds and ...

Prints and multiples, Hand-colored dry-point etching and engraving on Japanese paper. The goddesses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite had become involved in a competition to judge the greatest beauty. Zeus ...

Nearly 2,500 years after it was originally staged, this modern twist on Ajax reminds us soldiers continue to experience violence in the ranks.

Who were the ancient Greeks? Who were the ancient Greeks? Discover different ancient Greek cities and find out how they were ruled. How did the Olympic Games begin? Learn how the Olympic Games ...

People believed patron gods protected them from harm. A Greek coin showing Pegasus and the goddess, Athena. The Greeks thought the gods lived high above Mount Olympus, in a palace in the clouds.