Greek Mythology Archive

A. Sutherland  - AncientPages.com - Nymphs (in Greek "nýmphē") were long-lived, wonderful female spirits of the natural world who were invisible to mortals but occasionally could be heard by

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - What is behind the story of Phoenix, the bird of immortality that rises from the ashes? The Phoenix is known in various forms

A. Sutherland  - AncientPages.com - One of many impressive and colorful figures in Greek mythology is Circe, a divine witch and goddess of incredible power. She had the ability to

A. Sutherland  - AncientPages.com - Cupid/Eros is no doubt the most popular of all the Greek gods. Eros's Roman counterpart is Cupid. We believe we know the genesis of

A. Sutherland - Ancient Pages.com - Gods and other mythical creatures often had the help of magical and powerful objects. In myths and legends, these objects are often forged

A. Sutherland  - AncientPages.com - Once,  a young and brave king Aegeus lived in the little town of Athens. At that time, the city was not as prominent

 A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - According to the Theogony by Hesiod (8th – 7th century BC), Momus was initially an advisor to the Olympian gods. Still, he was

A. Sutherland  - AncientPages.com - The fascinating ancient Greek legend about Jason and his Argonauts pursuing the Golden Fleece is widely featured in Greek literature. It is a

A. Sutherland  - AncientPages.com - In ancient times, the art of memorization was of great importance to people in many cultures. Storytelling and creativity are necessary to cultivate

A. Sutherland  - AncientPages.com - Among the fabled objects in Greek mythology, a precious piece of jewelry is known to bring misfortune to all its owners or wearers. This

A. Sutherland  - AncientPages.com - In Greek mythology, Ares was the god of war and violence but was not nearly as prominent in ancient Greece as his counterpart Mars

A. Sutherland  - AncientPages.com - In "Theogony," a Greek poet Hesiod who likely lived around 700 BC, tells about Hypnos, the god of sleep, and his twin brother,

A. Sutherland  - AncientPages.com - Ancient Greek mythology included gods, beautiful goddesses, gorgeous nymphs, and monsters. Legends and myths about these monsters accompanied seamen and other travelers, making

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - According to ancient Greek myth, the goddess Astraea was the last of the immortals to leave our planet with the decline of the

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The empusa initially appears in the mythology of classical Greece as a frightening female monster. She is a demonic vampire without a shape

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Cerberus is a famous monster in Greek mythology. Often described as a giant three-headed dog, Cerberus guards the gates of the Greek underworld, ensuring

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Some prophets captivate us because they are shrouded in a veil of mystery. There are also those who are interesting due to their

A. Sutherland  - AncientPages.com - In Greek mythology, Proteus was a sea god, son of Poseidon and Tethys, and sometimes said to be Poseidon's attendant. His name probably means

A. Sutherland  - AncientPages.com - We call her today - Lady Justice. Her modern statues frequently decorate courthouses and courtrooms in many countries worldwide. Additionally, images of Justice

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Being judged by the Greek gods was horrible, but receiving an eternal punishment was the worst that could happen. Sisyphus tried to escape

A. Sutherland  - AncientPages.com - In Slavic mythology, this winged demon is called Strzyga (in Polish). In beliefs of other cultures is known as Strix (Strigoi). Rarely known