A mythology rich in familial relations, the genealogy of the Greek pantheon is a fascinating aspect of ancient belief.
Tragic victim or ruthless murderer. Who was Medea in Greek mythology?
Hundreds of Greek myths have survived into the modern age. Don’t have time to read them all? Here are the 35 most famous you should know.
Take an intimate look at the Gods and Monsters that Caravaggio created during the Baroque Period.
The story of Japan’s first ruler, Jimmu, was meant to serve as an example to the country’s emperors. These are the lessons he taught them.
Who wrote the epic poem Beowulf, when, and why? What value does it have as a historical source for life in the Norse world during the pre-Viking Age?
Persephone's abduction by Hades, and her mother Demeter's long search for her, is a tragic etiological myth that explains the changing seasons in Greek mythology.
Heracles’ adventures after the labors—love, slavery, vengeance, and the epic battle that saved Olympus.
