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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.
Education:Rhodes UniversityMA Classical HistoryRhodes UniversityBA Classical History, with HonorsUniversity of Cape TownBA Curatorship, with HonorsExpertise:Articles by Aiden Nel
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.
After facing tragedy, Bellerophon and his loyal companion Pegasus challenged and defeated the Chimaera and hordes of other enemies, securing their place in legend.
The one-eyed giants, known as Cyclopes, appeared in various forms. Some were prized artisans who served the gods, while others were brutish, uncivilized monsters.
The Homeric Hymn to Hermes explores the origins of Hermes, detailing how he deceived and stole to achieve godhood and join the Olympians.
For his ninth labor, Eurystheus ordered Heracles to obtain a magical girdle from Hippolyta, the Queen of the Amazons.
Eurystheus ordered Heracles to descend into the underworld, capture Cerberus, the three-headed guard dog of Hades, and deliver it to him for his twelfth labor.
Eurystheus ordered Heracles to steal the Mares of Diomedes for his eighth labor. Along the way, he visited and helped his friend King Admetus.
Cerberus was the three-headed watchdog that prevented the dead from escaping the Underworld. However, several heroes managed to overcome Cerberus using both intelligence and strength.