In ancient Greece, it was believed that the Muses were the source of inspiration. According to the myths, the Muses had a guiding hand in the creative and scientific endeavors...
Regarded as one of the most important playwrights of all time, Aeschylus (born c. 525 BC; died 456 BC) is famed for lifting the tragedy genre to heights never seen...
World History Edu presents a comprehensive introduction to the life, contributions and major accomplishments of Herodotus, the revered 5th-century BC Greek geographer, philosopher, and most importantly, historian. We also dive...
Zeus, the all-father god in Greek mythology, was infamous for having numerous extramarital affairs with many goddesses and mortal women. A sky deity, Zeus’ preeminence in the Greek pantheon allowed...
Vicious, horrifying, hideous, fierce. These were some of the words the ancient Greeks used to describe the Gorgons. Who were the Gorgons? And how did they become such frightening creatures?...