Mythology, History, and Interesting Facts
As the title suggests, this article is about the Gorgons in Greek mythology. Specifically, how many Gorgons there were. To answer the question quickly, there were three Gorgons in total – Medusa, Stheno, and Euryale. The most famous myth relates to Perseus’ slaying of Medusa, but there is much more to learn about the Gorgons. … Read more
Polyphemus is one of the most widely known Cyclopes, famous for being gigantic beings with one-eye and incredible power. Though, he wasn’t one of the original Cyclopes born from Uranus and Gaea. Polyphemus was instead said to be one of the lesser-thought-of violent and unintelligent cyclopes. We know that Polyphemus only had one eye as … Read more
Perseus was one of the most prominent heroes in ancient Greek society. His various escapades were highly revered throughout Greek culture and was believed to be the most important monster slayer before the times of Heracles, most notably defeating Medusa by beheading her. But what fight became of the Greek hero? How did Perseus die? … Read more
The ruler of all the gods, Zeus, was a powerful figure in ancient Greek times, and he is prominent in many of the myths and legends of the era. We recently wrote about Zeus’ children, but here we want to cover another story surrounding the god of sky and lightning. Read on to learn about … Read more
Before Zeus ruled from Mount Olympus, Greek mythology imagined a much older world. The best-known account survives in Hesiod’s Theogony, composed around the late eighth or seventh century BCE. There is no single creator deliberately making the universe. Instead, the cosmos gradually takes shape as primordial beings emerge and successive generations of gods are born. … Read more
Two of the most influential figures in ancient Greek mythology are Demeter and Persephone. Indeed, they were widely deified by citizens of the time and a mystery cult was created in dedication to the two goddesses. Every year, the cult of Demeter and Persephone held a series of invitations called the Eleusinian Mysteries that took … Read more
When it comes to the Greek gods and goddesses, there are a number of deities that represent nature in various ways. Therefore, the question of “who is the Greek goddess of nature?” is not so simple to answer. Read on to discover the different portrayals of mother Earth in Greek mythology. Primordial Deities and Nature The … Read more
With so much to learn about the ancient Greek civilization, it can be difficult to piece everything together. Most people know about the Trojan War, the Olympic Games, and the Bubonic Games, but when exactly did it all happen? We’ve created a list that will help you remember the chronology of important dates. Here are … Read more
In recent years, the philosophical concept of Stoicism has made a reappearance in mainstream media, with many adopting its principles into everyday life. Yet, a large chunk of the population may be asking themselves, what is stoicism? Read on to find out the basic philosophical principles of stoicism, it’s history, and how it is applicable … Read more
In Ancient Greek Mythology, Zeus was the ruler of all gods. He was also the god of the sky, thunder, and lightning. Born to Cronus and Rhea, Zeus ruled from Mount Olympus, the home of the Greek gods. Zeus had seven wives and many more lovers throughout the span of his reign. As a result, … Read more