Mythology, History, and Interesting Facts
Greek mythology is home to some of the most horrific and terrifying beasts imaginable, and some of them stand out more than others. A lot of the more famous beasts tend to have a masculine form – such as the Minoutar, Cerberus, or Typhon – but there are plenty of scary female mythical creatures, too. … Read more
In ancient Greece, it was said that the Sphinx was the main guard to the city of Thebes, and all travellers who wished to enter the city were required to solve one of the Sphinx’s riddles in order to be granted entry. But what is the riddle of the Sphinx? And who solved the riddle … Read more
In Greek mythology, Medea is the grandchild of the sun god Helios and the daughter of King Aeëtes and Queen Idyia. She is perhaps best known as a key figure in the story of Jason and the Argonauts, in which she helps Jason in his quest to find the Golden Fleece. One other notorious aspect … Read more
Typhon is known as one of the deadliest monsters in Greek mythology, and his malevolent nature made him a feared creature to the citizens of ancient Greece. The giant serpentine beast is perhaps most widely known for his encounters with Zeus, and in this post we’re going to discover exactly how, why, and where Zeus … Read more
Of all the monstrous mythical creatures in Greek mythology, the Minotaur is one of the most well-known. The beast, which lived within a labyrinth on Crete, met its downfall when it came up against a powerful Greek hero. But which hero killed Minotaur? Read on to learn all about it. MORE LIKE THIS: What are … Read more
There are many mischievous creatures in Greek mythology, some were outright evil while others were depicted in a more tame manner. A Kobalos is one that falls in the former category. The Kobaloi are sprites (supernatural entities) that were prevalent in many Greek legends, often being found in the company of Dionysus. Read to find … Read more
Artemis was a much revered goddess in ancient Greek times, and she represented many different things. From childbirth and chastity, to hunting and wild animals, Artemis’ influence over ancient Greek inhabitants was far-reaching. The twin of Artemis was also a highly influential and revered figure in ancient Greece. But who exactly was the twin of … Read more