Greek Heroes — A Guide to the Greatest Heroes of Greek Mythology

The Great Heroes of Greek Mythology

Greek mythology has no shortage of heroes. Heracles strangled monsters with his bare hands, Perseus killed Medusa, Theseus entered the Labyrinth, and Achilles chose glory over a long life. Odysseus, meanwhile, repeatedly survived situations that really should have killed him. But Greek heroes weren’t superheroes in the modern sense, nor were they necessarily good people. … Read more

Cadmus: The Founder of Thebes and the Greek Alphabet

King Cadmus - The founder of Thebes

King Cadmus of Thebes was a figure of immense importance, yet he was often overshadowed by the deeds of others more commonly celebrated.  His story is one of adventure, courage, and innovation, and as the founder of Thebes, one of the major cities in Greece, and the bringer of the Phoenician alphabet to the Greek … Read more