Five Rivers of the Greek Underworld
If all you know about the Greek underworld is the River Styx, you only know a small fraction of the story. World History Edu presents the names, meanings, purpose, and...
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The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice
From the story of a great sculptor whose artwork was brought to life by the goddess Aphrodite to a famous god who fell head over heels for a woman and...
The Myth of Sisyphus, the king who cheated death twice
From a beautiful woman that was turned into a hideous spider to a second generational Titan whose liver was eaten up by an eagle every night only for it to...
The Myth of Cerberus, the Three-Headed Hound of the Greek Underworld
A quick look at some of the major mythologies and religions around the world and immediately one cannot help but notice that the concept of the underworld exists in almost...
Hecate: Greek Goddess of Witchcraft, Sorcery and Magic
Many Greek mythology buffs could tell you that there are some gods that play quite significant roles in the mythical narrative, while others do not get as much credit for...
