Depiction of the river Lethe flowing in the depths of the Underworld in Greek Mythology.
GREEK MYTHOLOGY
Η Κασσάνδρα, κόρη του βασιλιά Πρίαμου και της βασίλισσας Εκάβης της Τροίας, υπήρξε μια από τις πιο τραγικές μορφές της ελληνικής μυθολογίας. Γεννημένη περίπου το 1200 π.Χ., η ζωή της σημαδεύτηκε από το χάρισμα της προφητείας, το οποίο της δόθηκε από τον θεό Απόλλωνα. Ωστόσο, καταδικασμένη να μην την πιστεύει κανείς, η Κασσάνδρα έζησε μια ζωή γεμάτη απόγνωση και πόνο, μέχρι τον θάνατό της κατά την πτώση της Τροίας. Η ιστορία της είναι άρρηκτα συνδεδεμένη με την τραγική μοίρα της […]
The legendary friendship of Patroclus and Achilles: a story of devotion and tragedy at the heart of the Iliad. Greek mythology.
Orestes is one of the most enigmatic and psychologically complex tragic figures in ancient Greek mythology and drama. Son of King Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, Orestes found himself at the center of a family tragedy that marked the house of Atreus. His story revolves around the revenge he undertakes for the murder of his father by his mother and her lover Aegisthus, leading to the tragic act of matricide. The figure of Orestes has been a source of inspiration for [...]
Archaic statue of a Sphinx made of Pentelic marble (circa 570 BC), found in Spata, Attica.
The Muses, the nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, are fundamental figures of ancient Greek mythology who embody artistic inspiration and intellectual creation. Their presence in ancient Greek culture is decisive, as they served as protectors of the arts and sciences, inspiring poets, musicians, dancers, and philosophers. They resided on Olympus, where with their melodic voices they delighted the gods, and were often associated with places such as Helicon and Parnassus. Each Muse had her own distinct [...]
Meet the twelve gods of Olympus, their unique powers, and their indelible influence on ancient Greek culture and Greek mythology.
Hercules, the most prominent hero of Greek mythology, faced twelve exceptionally demanding labors at the command of Eurystheus, king of Mycenae. The fifth of these labors, the cleaning of the Augean stables, is a characteristic example of the hero's ingenuity and cleverness. Augeas, king of Elis, possessed vast herds of cattle, whose stables had not been cleaned for thirty years. Eurystheus, aware of the magnitude of the challenge, set the condition that the cleaning be completed in just one day. [...]
The Nemean Lion, a creature of frightful power and unyielding skin, was more than a mere figment of fancy. It...
The story of Pirithous, the demigod king of the Lapiths, the legendary battle with the Centaurs, and his eternal friendship with Theseus.
Hephaestus, god of fire, metallurgy and technology in ancient Greek mythology, holds a special place in the pantheon of the...
The abduction of Persephone is a key myth for understanding the cyclicality of nature and human experience.
