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Definition of the glossary term Hephaestus
Taking a few cows from a Titan proves a complicated task for the hero Heracles.
Heracles gets a little help from some divine friends in order to chase off some fierce flying creatures
Definition of the glossary term Aphrodite
Have you ever wondered why so many bad things happen in the world? Or men, why can't you understand why women are the way they are? Well this myth solves those questions.
Greek mythology consists of tales about the interactions between the gods and humans. The gods played an important role in the lives of the people of ancient Greece.
The Erechtheion incorporated the most important shrines and relics to the ancient Athenians, and proved to be one of the most enduring symbols of the Classical Era.
Poet Christopher Logue, who doesn't speak Ancient Greek, has produced a radical new poem based on The Iliad with the help of Homeric scholar Donald Carne-Ross.
The Athens Happy Train is a cheap way of visiting main attractions and is especially popular with kids.
Why was the relationship between man and god so conflicted in classical mythology? An analysis of the natural world of their birth may shed some light.
Many visitors to Athens want to discover the ancient history of Greece but don't make the most of their experience. There is more to Ancient Greece than the Acropolis.
Do you know the classic story of clever Odysseus and cruel Polyphemus?
Venus was one of the most popular Roman goddesses and the myths about her are similar to those of the ancient Greek goddess, Aphrodite.
You've heard of Pandora's Box, but do you know the whole story? Here's the tale of how the Lord of the Gods took out his wrath on mankind.
Wonder Woman is the image of feminine power in a time when women served families from their homes. The sole woman among a group of men, she became a beacon of power.
It was logical that the first religions to arise in the world involved the worship of Nature. To prehistoric peoples Nature was a mighty, often terrifying power.
This glossary of common (and not so common) terms, people, and events from ancient history is a good resource to use when studying ancient times.
The lofty themes of Greek tragedy, namely fate and destiny, man and gods, wrongdoing and consequence, originated in the myths.
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