Category: greek myths
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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.
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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…
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Theseus and the Minotaur | #GreekMyths
One of the most fascinating ancient Greek myths is the one of Theseus. The young Athenian hero is a legendary figure, although many scholars believe that he might had been a real king during the Late Bronze Age. But let’s see his story from the beginning.
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Top 10 Misunderstood Women in Ancient Greek Mythology | #GreekMyths
Ancient Greek mythology features many outstanding and admirable female characters, such as goddess Athena and heroine Atalante. At the same time, there are countless other women that got a negative reputation due to a lack of knowledge or shallow knowledge regarding their background. Let’s see the ten (10) most misunderstood mythical women.
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Five Unique Winter Traditions from Greece | Christian and Pagan Customs
Forget Christmas trees, Christmas carols, and Santa Claus. Let’s see some of the most unique Greek customs and traditions that are celebrated during the winter months.
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Jason, the Argonauts, and the Golden Fleece | #GreekMyths
The story of Jason and the Argonauts. The Argonautica is an epic following a young prince to Colchis, in search of the golden fleece.
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Ancient Greek Vampires | #GreekMyths
Ancient Greek vampires? Vampires in Ancient Greece? In this episode of #GreekMyths we are talking about Lamia, Empusa, Mormo, and other vampiric entities in ancient Greece. You might know vampires from Bram Stroker’s “Dracula” and Hollywood, however, the folklore surrounding these beings is much older than you might think.
