From narrowly avoiding being eaten by his father as a baby to seducing mortal women as a swan or a bull, there were some ...

These liaisons resulted in the birth of a number of demi-gods and ... Poseidon ruled over the seas, Athena was the goddess of wisdom, etc. It is perhaps not surprising, therefore, that in the ...

Poseidon was the brother of Zeus and Hades, and one of the primary deities in the Olympian pantheon. He had a place with the other gods atop Mt. Olympus, but he mainly stayed within his domain in the ...

The principles of the Athenian democracy, including citizen participation, equality and free speech, are still what we need ...

According to ancient myths, Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, invaded India long before Alexander the Great was born.

From ancient myths to modern political symbolism, there exists an intricate relationship between textiles and storytelling ...

Yep, total power move, swallowing the wife. As king of the gods, Zeus could also, from his commanding position in the sky, ...

Dedicated to the goddess Athena, its colossal structure is a testament to classical ... Carved into the southern slope of the Acropolis, the Theater of Dionysus witnessed the birth of Greek tragedy.

She paid an emotional tribute to her youngest daughter on her third birthday Credit: instagram/@parisfury1 Athena is the second youngest child of Paris, 34, and Tyson, 35. They also share ...

Circe Offering The Cup To Odysseus (1891) Understanding ancient mythology is essential to truly comprehending all forms of classical art. Whether it be painting, sculpture, literature or drama ...