Category: greek myths
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7 Facts About Poseidon | #GreekMyths
Who is the god of the seas and horses? Here are seven facts about the ancient Greek god Poseidon.
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Top 10 Monsters of Ancient Greek Mythology | #GreekMyths
Every hero’s adventure includes many challenges and fights with mythical creatures. Here is a list of the most terrifying ancient Greek mythological monsters.
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Pronouncing Greek Gods and Goddesses Names in (Modern) Greek | a.k.a How Greeks Call the Ancient Gods
Zeus or Dias? Aphrodite or Venus? Here is how Greeks call the names of ancient Greek gods and goddesses.
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5 Facts About Hera | Ancient Greek Goddess #GreekMyths
Who is Hera? Facts about the Greek goddess of marriage and childbirth. Hera’s relationship to Zeus and other gods, goddesses, and mortals.
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Seven Facts About Zeus (the Greek God) | #GreekMyths
Zeus is perhaps the most well-known Greek god of Mount Olympus. Apart from his leading role in several Greek myths, he has also been featured in countless contemporary books and films. Here are seven facts you should know about Zeus.
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Is This the Worst Greek God / Goddess? | Evil Greek Goddess
When looking for the evilest ancient Greek god or goddess, usually three come to mind: Pluton/Hades, Pan, and Hecate. But what if I told you that there is another divine being that shares more characteristics with the devil, than the previous three: Eris.
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7 Facts about Aphrodite (Venus) | #GreekMyths
Aphrodite was the ancient Greek goddess of beauty, love, and procreation. You may know her with her Roman name, Venus. The Greek goddess played an important role in countless mythological stories, including the Iliad. Here are some facts about Aphrodite (Venus) that few people know.
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Daedalus and Icarus | #GreekMyths
One of the most well-known ancient Greek myths is the one of Daedalus and Icarus. You might remember these two as the architects who designed the labyrinth, the huge maze that was the home of the Minotaur in Crete.
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The Legend and Allegory of Atlantis | Plato’s Atlantis
The lost city of Atlantis is a legend that survives for thousands of years. According to the myth, it was a utopian civilization with a great naval power. Founded by semi-gods, Atlantis was one of the most affluent and successful city-states in the Mediterranean region. But its people soon started getting greedy and believing they are the greatest in the world. Until the great city sank and disappeared from the face of the Earth.
