Ajax The Lesser

ajax_potteryAjax The Lesser is not to be confused with Ajax The Great who throws himself upon his own sword. Ajax the lesser was considered an able warrior within the pages of The Iliad. However his insolence and his disrespect would cause him to lose favor with the gods…. read more here

Aphrodite: The Original Honey Trap

1200-9001the-birth-of-venus-c-1485-postersAphrodite, born from a pair of discarded testicles, had a perfect body, and a magic girdle that made everyone fall in love with her. She also had a libido to rival that of Zeus.
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The Mystery of Atlantis

PoseidonThe mystery of the ancient civilization of Atlantis, and its sudden disappearance into the depths of the ocean, have captured the imagination of thousands.
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Deadalus and Icarus

Icarus 1the story of Daedalus and Icarus is a popular myth that recounts the escape from Crete by the crafty inventor Daedalus and his son Icarus.
 
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Danae's Destiny

Danae and the Brazen TowerDestiny was unkind to poor Danae, or Danaê, depending on the spelling. She, like Oedipus and many other tragic Greek heros, never decided her destiny.
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Heracles and Hera

heracles instaHeracles and Hera had a difficult relationship. In fact, the queen of the Gods tremendously hated the half-man known for his strength and hero status, and really went out her way to make his life as difficult as possible.
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Jason and the Argonauts

myth of jason and the argonautsImagine a group of superheroes, each with their own special power, traveling around on wild, improbable adventures…
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read about The Quest for the Golden Fleece here

King Midas' Tempting Touch

King MidasBe careful what you ask for”, goes the old saying. Apparently though, King Midas never heard it…
 
 
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Narcissus: The Evil of Vanity

Narcissus Vain EvilEven from a very young age Narcissus was unrivalled in two things: his stunning natural beauty and his… what’s the word? oh yes! – narcissism.
 
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Prometheus: The Creation of Man

PrometheusThe story of Prometheus, Epimetheus and Pandora is a popular myth of ancient Greece. It has been told and retold through the ages with several variations.
 
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The Odyssey

Odysseus in HadesThe story of Odysseus and his long journey home from the Trojan war is considered a classic of ancient Greece. 
read Homer’s The Odyssey here
read about Odysseus in Hades here
read The Odyssey: Be Our Guest with Xenia here

The Theogony

fall of the titansHow did the Olympians rise to power? It is a story of betrayal, murder and incest…
 
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The Trojan War

Achilles with Hector's bodyThe story of Achilles, Hector and the Trojan war is remembered through the writings of Homer. Although several aspects are, no doubt, historically accurate, the involvement of the gods as well as the mystical powers of the hero’s involved, make for a fascinating ancient myth. 
read book one of The Iliad here
read The Tragedy and the Glory of Achilles here

Theseus and the Minotaur

Theseus_Minotaur_Ramey_TuileriesTheseus is a popular hero in the mythology of ancient Greece. He was the son of Aegus, king of Athens, and Aethra, daughter of the king of Troezen.
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Top Ten: Terrifying Monsters of Mythology

Perseus with the head of Medusa

Which monsters of Greek Mythology are the most terrifying? We tell you the top ten creatures that might just give you nightmares…

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