The Myth of Medusa and Poseidon
Of all the characters in Greek mythology, Medusa is perhaps the one who had the worst kind of fate. The snake-haired gorgon Medusa was not always a hideous and terrifying...
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The myth of Arachne and how she got turned into a spider
Ever wonder why spiders do such a great job spinning webs? Well, that answer can be found in the Greek myth of Arachne, a young, beautiful woman whose hubris against...
Who is Cadmus? Complete Guide to the Ancient Greek Hero
The ancient Greek mythical character Cadmus (also known as Kadmos) as believed to be the founder and first king of the Greek city of Thebes. He ranks as one of...
Attributes & Myth about Athena – the Greek Goddess of Wisdom
In ancient Greek religion and Athens, Athena was worshiped and adored as the guardian of the city, deity of war, handcraft and applied reasoning. During the Roman era, Athena was...
Most Powerful Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses
The Olympian gods and goddesses have some of the richest mythologies pertaining to them. Some of these Olympians later became the equivalents of many Roman gods and goddesses. Let’s get...