Greek Mythology

Greek mythology is a collection of Greek stories about the Greek gods and heroes. There are many short moral stories in Greek mythology that have been told and retold for generations. Greek myths have fascinated, not only historians and scholars, but also children. Greek mythology is one of the means to inculcate an interest in the ancient Greek culture in children. It makes learning Greek history easier because the Greek myths tell about the lifestyle, tradition and culture of ancient Greek civilization. Greek myths also narrate tales and stories about Greek heroes, Greek gods and goddesses. Here are a couple …

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Pegasus is the beautiful horse with wings from Greek mythology. He is a white stallion and the Greeks believe he carried the thunderbolts and other weapons of Zeus. He is held in high esteem in Greek mythology. According to Greek mythology, Pegasus has participated in many ancient battles. Take a glimpse into the legend of Pegasus. Birth of Pegasus Greeks believe, the god of sea, Poseidon fell in love with Medusa, the caretaker of the temple of Athena. One day, Poseidon seduced Medusa inside the temple of Athena. Athena was angered by this act of Poseidon. To punish Poseidon, she …

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The Ancient Greek Temple of Zeus symbolized the might of the Greek empire in the ancient world. The Ancient Greek Temple of Zeus was built in the sanctuary at Olympia. This sanctuary consisted of temples dedicated to the Pan-Hellinic deities. The temple was located in the enclosure of Altis which was a sacred groove in the sanctuary. Zeus – the King of Gods In the ancient Greece, Zeus was the king of all Gods and the ruler of Mount Olympus. Zeus is the god of sky and thunder. In the Greek culture, Zeus is considered as the ‘gatherer of the monsoon clouds’. There are …

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Minotaur, in Greek mythology, was a creature who was half-man and half-bull. He resided in Labyrinth, a structure of maze which was built by King Minos of Crete, with the sole aim to confine this monster. The name Minotaur is derived from Greek word Minotauros, wherein mino is used to portray King Minos, while tauros means a bull. Minotaur is also known as the ‘Bull of Minos’. After ascending to the throne of Crete, Minos had to fight his brothers for his right over the throne. He prayed to Poseidon, the God of the Sea, to send him a white bull, which he would sacrifice in honor …

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Greek mythology comprises a huge pantheon, extensive use of anthropomorphism and mythical creatures that are symbolic. Cerberus, the three headed dog was believed to be the guardian of the realm of death, or Hades. Cerberus, it was believed, prevented those who crossed the river of death, Styx, from escaping. River Styx was supposed to be the boundary between the Underworld and Earth. Greek mythology propounded that Hades or the Underworld was encircled nine times by River Styx and that the rivers Phlegethon, Cocytus, Lethe, Eridanos and Acheron converged with Styx on the ‘Great Marsh’. Cerberus guarded the Great Marsh. Importance of Styx in …

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Greek mythology has been a subject of fascination for mankind for ages. From gods and goddesses to rituals and heroics, Greek mythology has it all. Among the several captivating concepts of ancient Greek mythology, one is that of the Greek mythical creatures. Names like Centaur, Minotaur and Nemean lion have become quite popular over the period of time, but there are many more mythical creatures from Greek mythology about whom not many people are aware. Ancient Greek Mythical Creatures List Greek mythical creatures were basically, legendary creatures that were believed to exist at some point of time in ancient Greece. The legend …

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The 12 labors of Hercules do not only stand for a man’s sojourn seeking penance, but is also a tale of a man’s resilience and unflagging perseverance. Besides everything else the story of the twelve labors of Hercules makes for a fantastic mythological lore. Read the following article to find out why the term ‘Herculean task’ came into being… Ever wondered why people always referred to relatively difficult jobs as “Herculean tasks”? I mean where does it stem from? Well, to find out the true roots of this question one has to study the life of the Greek hero Herakles, …

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You may have noticed the Sagittarius, the archer constellation in the night sky. If you are born under the zodiac sign Sagittarius, you may wonder, what does Sagittarius the archer mean. Who was Sagittarius the archer in the Greek mythology, and how did he find his place into the many constellations in the sky? There is a legendary story about Sagittarius the archer, and we will uncover the mystery behind this twinkling group of stars through this article. What does Sagittarius the Archer Mean? The following paragraphs will uncover the legendary Greek mythology that involves a centaur. Centaurs are mythical …

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