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Mythology

Orpheus and Eurydice Story

May 10, 2021April 29, 2021

One of the most famous love stories of antiquity is undoubtedly the fateful and tragic story of Orpheus and Eurydice. This …

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The Labors of Hercules

March 17, 2021

 Labours of Heracles / Museo nazionale romano di palazzo Altemps, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Known as one of the …

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15 Women of Greek Mythology

April 29, 2021March 8, 2021

Greek mythology is filled with the stories of divine and brave female heroes, famous for their deeds and accomplishments. Many …

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25 Popular Greek Mythology Stories

August 27, 2021March 5, 2021

Greek mythology is one of the most recognizable and famous in the world. The twelve gods of Olympus, demigods, the …

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Evil Greek Gods and Goddesses

January 28, 2022February 6, 2021
Phobos God of Fear - Evil Greek Gods

Most religions, polytheistic or not, have some representation of the concept of evil. For example, Christianity, in general, has the …

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Best Islands to Visit for Greek Mythology

February 3, 2021

Greece may be relatively young as a modern state, but it is millennia old as an entity, having forged a …

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Best Places to Visit for Greek Mythology

April 29, 2021January 29, 2021
Mount Olympus - Greek Mythology Places to Visit

Greece is literally a land of myth and legend. Wherever you go, the land in Greece is imbued with millennia …

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Greek Mythology Stories About Love

April 29, 2021January 26, 2021

For Ancient Greeks, love was a fascinating emotional and mental condition. It’s no accident that in the Greek language, especially …

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Olympian Gods and Goddesses Chart

August 27, 2021January 25, 2021
Olympus Gods Chart - Olympus Gods Family Tree

The Ancient Greek Gods, the gods of Olympus, comprise one of the most famous pantheons of the world. The way …

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12 Famous Greek Mythology Heroes

January 18, 2021

Greek mythology is filled with stories of heroes famous for their extraordinary bravery and many adventures. The term ‘hero’ may …

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