Mythology

While the Vikings wrote very little about themselves, they have left us a variety of symbols that provide insight into their beliefs and values.

In one strange story from Norse mythology, Thor, Loki, and two servants travel to Jotunheim in what feels like a trip to Wonderland.

In Virgil’s epic The Aeneid, the Trojan Aeneas is cast as an unlikely hero of foundational importance to Rome and its destiny.

Hermes, known as Mercury among the Romans, was the messenger of the gods in Greek Mythology and also a bit of a trickster.

King Arthur is famous as a leader and a warrior, but not as a father. Nevertheless, there is plenty of evidence he had several sons.

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 Trojan hero Aeneas led survivors of the Trojan War to Italy, eventually leading the foundation of Rome. But what role did he play in the Trojan War?

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.