The ancient Greek myth of Halcyon is a tender story of love and commitment, which explains the Halcyon sunny days of calm seas and winds. The Halcyon days or Alkionides Meres, as Greeks call them, appear in mid January every year. Halcyon is a type of kingfisher bird that nests by the sea where sea-charming [...]
Daedalus - the greatest inventor in Ancient Greece
Daedalus was one of the most known and accredited architects in the ancient years. He was actually the impersonator of scientific evolution – the first architect and sculptor, master craftsman and inventor in Ancient Greece. He was the one who invented many devices used today, such as the axe, the saw, the ceramic wheel and [...]
Hades the Greek God of the Underworld
Hades was the Greek God of the Underworld, the ruler of the dead. Hades was an important God, because he incorporated the concept of the "other world" and sometimes the idea of the good and the evil. Hades in Greek means the Unseen. Although the name Hades was the name of the God himself, it [...]
Jason and The Argonauts
Jason, the hero of one of the most famous Greek myths often known as “Jason and the Golden Fleece” or “Jason and the Argonauts”, was the son of Aeson king of Iolcus, in Thessaly Greece, and of Queen Alcimede. The beginning of the myth of Jason When Pelias, the half-brother of Aeson, deposed Aeson and [...]
Helios the Sun God
Helios is the Greek Sun god, whom the Romans called Sol. Most often, people viewed or portrayed Helios as a mighty charioteer, driving his flaming chariot (or gleaming horses) from east to west across the sky each day. At night, according to the legend, Helios crossed back to the east by floating in a golden [...]
Myth of King Midas and the Gold
King Midas is one of the most known and controversial personas in the Greek Mythology. King of Phrygia, Midas, was known for his wisdom but also his greed. Although one of the most known kings of his time, a fanatic lover of the Arts and Culture, creator of a gorgeous rose garden, Midas was known [...]
The myth of Narcissus
The myth of Narcissus is one of the most known Greek Myths, due to its uniqueness and moral tale; Narcissus, was the son of River God Cephisus and nymph Lyriope. He was known for his beauty and he was loved by God Apollo due to his extraordinary physique. The myth of Narcissus comes in two [...]
Heroes in Greek Mythology
Greek Mythology and Greek myths are filled with an impressive array of Greek heroes, each one having his or her own story to tell. These mythological figures, are unique and very distinctive in their own right. The English word hero comes from the Greek word heroas (iroas, ήρωας). The word has different meanings depending on [...]
The Nine Muses of the Greek Mythology
"Sing to me oh Muse"… The Nine Muses of the Greek Mythology were deities that gave artists, philosophers and individuals the necessary inspiration for creation. Hesiod reveals that they were called Muses or Mouses in Greek, as the Greek word “mosis” refers to the desire and wish. The word museum also comes from the Greek [...]
Odysseus and the Cyclops
The myth of Odysseus and the Cyclops is one of the most known Greek myths, narrated by Homer in his Odyssey. The myth of Odysseus and the Cyclops is about the one-eyed, giant Cyclops who menaced and almost put an end to the hero Odysseus. The Cyclops is one of the memorable characters of Greek [...]
Hypnos, the god of Sleep
Hypnos is the Greek god of Sleep. In many artistic works inspired by the Greek Mythology, Hypnos was represented as a gentle young man, usually with wings attached to his temples or shoulders. In Hesiod’s portray, Hypnos and his brother Thanatos, the god of Death, were both terrible gods and pretty much inseparable in their [...]
Morpheus - The God of Dreams
Morpheus was the God of Dreams, the one with the amazing ability of appearing in dreams of mortals in any form. As his name implies – the Greek word “morphe” means “form” - he was the one who shaped and formed the dreams. In The Arms of Morpheus Morpheus was the God responsible for the [...]
Orpheus and Eurydice
The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice is one of the most famous and beloved Greek myths. A myth about love and passion, and also about the weaknesses of the human spirit. Orpheus Son of God Apollo Orpheus was the son of Apollo and Calliope, the Muse. Apollo gave his son a lyre and taught him [...]
Pegasus, the Winged Horse in Greek Mythology
Pegasus, the winged horse in Greek Mythology, was involved in some of the most intriguing tales of the times. From his birth to his death, Pegasus remained a mysterious creature capable of everything, symbolizing the divine inspiration or the journey to heaven, since riding him was synonymous to “flying” to the heavens. Pegasus was represented [...]