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Aiden Nel

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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.

Education:Rhodes UniversityMA Classical HistoryRhodes UniversityBA Classical History, with HonorsUniversity of Cape TownBA Curatorship, with HonorsExpertise:
Ancient History
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Mythology
Museum Studies
Member since: Jul 05, 2022Location: United KingdomPublished posts: 42

Articles by Aiden Nel

Hector of Troy, Troy’s Greatest Hero
Hector of Troy, Troy’s Greatest Hero
Chimera, the Three-Headed Fire-Breathing Monster of Greek Mythology
Chimera, the Three-Headed Fire-Breathing Monster of Greek Mythology

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 Works
A Complete Guide to the Greek Poet Hesiod & His Works

The poet Hesiod is our primary source for many ancient Greek myths.

The Three Graces “Charites” of Greek Mythology (Origins & Facts)
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 Adventures of Perseus, the Greek Hero Who Defeated Medusa
The Adventures of Perseus, the Greek Hero Who Defeated Medusa

King 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 Mythology
Tiresias, the Blind Prophet of Greek Mythology
Calypso, the Nymph Who Held Odysseus Captive
Calypso, the Nymph Who Held Odysseus Captive

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.

The Primordial Gods of Greek Mythology Who Preceded the Olympians
The Primordial Gods of Greek Mythology Who Preceded the Olympians
How Pegasus Sprang from Medusa and Soared to Olympus
How Pegasus Sprang from Medusa and Soared to Olympus

The flying horse Pegasus is a famous mythical creature. He was the child of Poseidon and Medusa, who accompanied the hero Bellerophon on many adventures.

Satyrs Sparked the Wildest Parties in Greek Mythology
Satyrs Sparked the Wildest Parties in Greek Mythology
Who Were the Heracleidae? Discover Heracles’s Many Children
Who Were the Heracleidae? Discover Heracles’s Many Children

The hero Heracles had many children, known as the Heracleidae. Some became heroes who founded cities and became great rulers, while others faded into obscurity.

How Bellerophon and Pegasus Took Down the Fire Breathing Chimera
How Bellerophon and Pegasus Took Down the Fire Breathing Chimera

After facing tragedy, Bellerophon and his loyal companion Pegasus challenged and defeated the Chimaera and hordes of other enemies, securing their place in legend.