Aiden Nel
Aiden is a contributing writer and researcher passionate about ancient Greek and Roman literature and mythology. He holds a BA and an MA in Classical History, receiving a distinction for his dissertation on the Greek god Hermes. In addition, Aiden has a BA with Honors in Curatorship and Museum Studies, which he pursued to help preserve and share new and old stories from humanity's fascinating history.
Articles by Aiden Nel
The Tragic Myth of Persephone’s Abduction by HadesPersephone's abduction by Hades, and her mother Demeter's long search for her, is a tragic etiological myth that explains the changing seasons in Greek mythology.
What Happened to Heracles After the Labors?Heracles’ adventures after the labors—love, slavery, vengeance, and the epic battle that saved Olympus.
Heracles’ adventures after the labors—love, slavery, vengeance, and the epic battle that saved Olympus.
The Greek Hero Twins (Dioscuri) Who Became the Gemini ConstellationThe divine twins Castor and Pollux are prominent heroes in several Greek myths, but their unique immortality sets them apart from other heroes.
The divine twins Castor and Pollux are prominent heroes in several Greek myths, but their unique immortality sets them apart from other heroes.
How Did Heracles Die? His Haunting EndHeracles found love and settled down after a lifetime of adventures, but his past deeds came back to haunt him, leading to his tragic demise.
Heracles found love and settled down after a lifetime of adventures, but his past deeds came back to haunt him, leading to his tragic demise.
The Cursed Hero Meleager of Calydon From Greek MythologyCursed from birth, Meleager of Calydon was the hero who defeated the Calydonian Boar with the assistance of some of Greek mythology’s most famous heroes.
Cursed from birth, Meleager of Calydon was the hero who defeated the Calydonian Boar with the assistance of some of Greek mythology’s most famous heroes.
Hector of Troy, Troy’s Greatest HeroHector of Troy was one of the greatest warriors in the Trojan War. A noble hero, he defended Troy and his family despite overwhelming odds.
Chimera, the Three-Headed Fire-Breathing Monster of Greek MythologyThe three-headed Chimera is a legendary monster with parts of a lion, a goat, and a serpent, known for its battle with the hero Bellerophon.
The three-headed Chimera is a legendary monster with parts of a lion, a goat, and a serpent, known for its battle with the hero Bellerophon.
A Complete Guide to the Greek Poet Hesiod & His WorksThe poet Hesiod is our primary source for many ancient Greek myths.
The Three Graces “Charites” of Greek Mythology (Origins & Facts)The Charites, or Graces, were a group of goddesses who embodied grace and beauty. They were called upon to enhance social gatherings with their charms.
The Charites, or Graces, were a group of goddesses who embodied grace and beauty. They were called upon to enhance social gatherings with their charms.
The Adventures of Perseus, the Greek Hero Who Defeated MedusaKing Polydectes assigned the hero Perseus an impossible task: to bring him the head of Medusa, the snake-haired Gorgon, with a petrifying gaze.
Tiresias, the Blind Prophet of Greek MythologyThe blind prophet Tiresias was an influential seer who featured heavily in Theban mythology, predicting the fates of many heroes, including Oedipus and Odysseus.
The blind prophet Tiresias was an influential seer who featured heavily in Theban mythology, predicting the fates of many heroes, including Oedipus and Odysseus.
Calypso, the Nymph Who Held Odysseus CaptiveUpon Odysseus's arrival, Calypso falls in love with him and offers him eternal youth. He refuses, prompting her to trap him until the gods intervene.
Upon Odysseus's arrival, Calypso falls in love with him and offers him eternal youth. He refuses, prompting her to trap him until the gods intervene.