Discover the realm of mythology, where ancient legends and timeless tales shaped civilizations across cultures and millennia.
Get to know ten mythological figures who have had a chemical element named after them.
The gods of the Celts are more mysterious than those of the Greeks or Romans due to the lack of written sources. What do we know about them?
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.
Before the Ancient Greeks came the Mycenaeans. They worshiped many, but not all, of the same gods. Which Olympians are recorded in Mycenaean Linear B tablets?
Hector of Troy was one of the greatest warriors in the Trojan War. A noble hero, he defended Troy and his family despite overwhelming odds.
Discover the influences from Greek mythology that informed Frank Herbert’s famous science-fiction novel, Dune.
A shaman queen allegedly once ended a civil war with her political savvy and charisma. So, why do most Japanese textbooks not mention her?
Norse mythology features many fantastical treasures owned by the Norse gods. Below are ten of the most important, from Thor’s hammer to Freyja’s necklace.