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Bethany is a Masters student, currently studying the adaptation of Greek myth in modern literature. She is a graduate of Classics and English (BA), during which she studied Ancient Greek language, classical reception within its own time and throughout history, as well as Greek and Roman history. Apart from her studies, she has an appreciation for art, philosophy, and travel. She may be based in England, but her heart is in Greece.

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Articles by Bethany Williams

Oedipus Rex: A Detailed Breakdown of the Myth (Story & Summary)
Oedipus Rex: A Detailed Breakdown of the Myth (Story & Summary)

Oedipus Rex was the unfortunate protagonist who took part in one of the greatest tragedies of Greek mythology.

Who Are the Nymphs in Myth & Art? Dryads, Naiads & Oreads
Who Are the Nymphs in Myth & Art? Dryads, Naiads & Oreads

Nymphs are ubiquitous in Greek mythology. The different types of nature spirits, Dryads, Naiads, and Oreads, have played an important role in art across the centuries.

Evelyn de Morgan’s Mesmerizing Artworks: Mythology on Canvas
Evelyn de Morgan’s Mesmerizing Artworks: Mythology on Canvas

Evelyn de Morgan was an intellectual and artist, part of the latter half of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Her artwork was greatly influenced by Greek mythology and womankind.

Unlucky in Love: Phaedra and Hippolytus
Unlucky in Love: Phaedra and Hippolytus

If there was ever a wrong match in Greek mythology, Phaedra and Hippolytus were one of the worst. Read on to discover how the House of Theseus was destroyed.

The Goddess Demeter: Who Is She and What Are Her Myths?
The Goddess Demeter: Who Is She and What Are Her Myths?

Demeter, goddess of agriculture, represented the cycle of life in Greek Mythology. Discover how her influence created the seasons.

The Armies of Agamemnon King of Kings
The Armies of Agamemnon King of Kings

Legendary leader Agamemnon was the high King of one of the largest armies in ancient Greece. But who were the leaders and armies under his command?

The Fates in Greek Mythology: Hanging by a Thread
The Fates in Greek Mythology: Hanging by a Thread

The Fates — Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos — were divinities in Greek mythology who presided over human life. Together, the Fates represented the inescapable destiny of humanity.

Actaeon, Medusa, and Orpheus: The Greek Taboo of Looking
Actaeon, Medusa, and Orpheus: The Greek Taboo of Looking

Warnings against looking are a well-established principle in Greek mythology. In the myths of Actaeon, Medusa, and Orpheus, the protagonist does indeed look, and it does not end well!