This famous Greek playwright was said to have been killed by a turtle
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...
Category: Ancient Greece
Herodotus: Life, Major Facts & Achievements
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...
9 Most Famous Sons of Zeus: From Ares to Perseus
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...
The Gorgons in Greek Mythology: Origin Story, Family Tree, Power, & Abilities
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?...
Queen Olympias of Macedon – the Mother of Alexander the Great
Following the assassination Philip II of Macedon, in 336 BC, it was rumored that his second wife, Queen Olympias of Macedon, had a hand in Philip’s demise. This seemed plausible...