The tragic tale of Icarus who dared to fly towards the sun
GREEK MYTHOLOGY
Ancient depiction of the Griffin, the mythical creature with a lion's body, wings, and an eagle's head.
The violent castration of Uranus by his son Cronus and its consequences.
In the rich world of Greek mythology, Artemis stands out as one of the most respected and multifaceted deities. Daughter of Zeus and Leto, sister of Apollo, Artemis was the goddess of nature, hunting, fertility, and virginity. With her bow in hand and surrounded by nymphs and wild animals, the image of Artemis inspires awe and respect in the hearts of those who worship her. As a protector of nature and youth, her influence extends throughout [...]
Archaic statue of a Sphinx made of Pentelic marble (circa 570 BC), found in Spata, Attica.
The transformation of Semele into Thyone is one of the most fascinating cases of deification in Greek mythology.
The abduction of Persephone is a key myth for understanding the cyclicality of nature and human experience.
In the misty, fairy-tale dawns of ancient Greek thought, where mythological imagination meets primal philosophical inquiry, the Pelasgian creation emerges as one of the most captivating cosmogonic narratives in human tradition. This cosmogonic tradition, attributed to the Pelasgians—the early inhabitants of the Greek region—represents a multi-layered myth that encompasses profound symbolism regarding the origin of the universe and human existence. This myth narrates the cosmic creation through the actions of the goddess Eurynome [...]
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Menelaus, ruler of Sparta and husband of Helen, was a pivotal figure in the development of the Trojan War.
Krotos, son of Eupheme, invented clapping, inspired by the Muses.
Discover the Orphic Mysteries: the beliefs, rituals, and Orpheus in Greek mythology.
Discover the Orphic Mysteries: the beliefs, rituals & Orpheus in Greek mythology.
