Greek Mythology

Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Cerberus is a famous monster in Greek mythology. Often described as a giant three-headed dog, Cerberus guards the gates of the Greek underworld, ensuring that no one escapes from the realm of Hades, the god of the dead and the king of the underworld. Stories of Cerberus are mentioned in both Greek […]

A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In Greek mythology, Hades was the god of the dead; his counterpart in Roman mythology is Pluto (from Ploutōn – wealthy). According to a passage in the Iliad (Book XV) by Homer, Hades and his two brothers, Poseidon and Zeus, the god of heaven and the father of the gods of Mount

Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Some prophets captivate us because they are shrouded in a veil of mystery. There are also those who are interesting due to their curious experiences. Tiresias was an unusual prophet who was not only compelled to turn into a woman for seven years but also struck blind. His story is

A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In Greek mythology, there is a well-known myth of Hades, a harsh, shadowy place where the dead lived. Hades is also the name of the god who reigned over this inhospitable realm. Hades does not resemble the Christian hell and cannot be compared to Irkalla, the ancient Mesopotamian underworld, or Mictlan in Aztec beliefs. The painting depicts Aeneas’

Ellen Lloyd- AncientPages.com – Have you ever wanted to become invisible? You may have to wait until an invisibility cloak like Harry Potter’s is available in the local store. Meanwhile, we can always learn about ancient mythological beings that could become invisible at will. In ancient myths and legends, we encounter several magical objects that

A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Apollo stands as an astonishing force in Greek mythology—his power is nothing short of breathtaking. Imagine a being who could banish every form of evil, yet, if he chose, unleash a devastating plague and then miraculously lift it. Originally revered as the god of shepherds, Apollo’s influence only grew more

Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – What would you do if you learned something terrible would happen to you and your family? Most of us would do what Oedipus tried and change the course of events. But is it possible? Many great ancient thinkers have long wondered whether our lives are pre-determined or if we have free

Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Followers of the Greek party god Dionysus (in Greek: Dionysos) certainly knew how to enjoy themselves. The god Dionysus was very popular in ancient Greece and associated with wine, music, ritual madness, ecstasy, and theater. Left: Head of Dionysus (2nd century AD), in Rome, Capitoline Museums. Image credit: Wikipedia, Dwailgt –

David Tee  – AncientPages.com – The tales of Perseus and his adventures are among the oldest Greek legends. However, not all of these stories are exaggerated to meet the reader’s or listener’s fantasy needs. Many legends and myths could be based on actual events. It means that while Perseus may not have been a child