Heracles
Ancient Greece
Artifacts in Greek Mythology That Hold Supernatural Powers
Greek mythology is full of artifacts endowed with supernatural powers, in addition to a myriad of unforgettable gods, demigods, creatures, and characters.
These items are immensely varied. Some, like the coat of the Nemean Lion, offered its wearer invulnerability, whereas...
Ancient Greece
Alexander the Great’s Defiant Siege of Tyre
Alexander the Great's siege of the island city of Tyre used all the innovation and cunning worthy of a conqueror who is still remembered to this day.
Amid his campaigns against the mighty Persian Empire in the early fourth century...
Ancient Greece
Thebes: The Ancient Greek City of Myths
Thebes, the historical city of Boeotia, is one of the ancient Greek cities that has survived through the centuries with its rich legacy intact.
Ancient Greece
The Mysterious House of Hercules in Karaftu Caves, Iran
The Caves of Karaftu are a magnificent spectacle formed by both nature and human activity over the course of millennia.
Ancient Greece
Is the ‘Tomb of Cerberus’ the Top Archaeological Discovery of 2023?
The “Tomb of Cerberus” with its stunning frescoes discovered in October 2023 near Naples, Italy is perhaps the top archaeological find of the year.
The tomb was discovered during an archaeological survey ahead of water supply system updates in the...
Ancient Greece
The Most Famous Creatures from Greek Mythology
There are many stories in Greek mythology as well as creatures, which are supernatural beings, by powers and abilities, mostly immortal. These strange and sometimes terrifying creatures were used according to Greek mythology by the gods. They were sent to protect someone or something or simply to cause fear.
Ancient Greece
The Parallels Between Prometheus and Adam, Jesus and Hercules
Christianity’s rapid spread in the classical Greco-Roman world begs a question. What made Christianity appealing or fulfilling for the classical world?
Trying to find answers is a task as old as time. All classical professions attempt to define the minute...
Ancient Greece
The Goddess Hera’s Place in Ancient Greek Mythology
The goddess Hera, who loomed large in Ancient Greek mythology, was not only the wife and sister of Zeus, the King of the gods. She was also a powerful deity in her own right.
Hera, known as Juno in Roman...
Ancient Greece
What Are the Pillars of Hercules Mentioned in Greek Mythology?
The Pillars of Hercules appear in ancient Greek mythology in a variety of different settings. They are mentioned in the context of Atlantis, various quests, and of course, in the stories of Hercules himself. They are even mentioned in...
Ancient Greece
How the Ancient Greeks Merged Their Gods With Foreign Ones
As the ancient Greeks encountered other civilizations and cultures through trade, conquest, and colonization, they often merged their own gods with foreign deities in a process of religious syncretism.
Ancient Greek religious syncretism was characterized by the blending and assimilation...