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Scientists: the Golden Fleece Really Did Exist
In ancient Greek mythology, the Fleece was the golden wool of the ram....
Symbolism of Dolphins
In Greek mythology, some of the gods – such as Aphrodite - travel on dolphins. According to the ancient Greeks, the god of wine Dionysus was fond of turning drunken sailors into dolphins....
The Legend of the Kingdom of Hades
Greek mythology and ancient Greece have sparked interest for ages. This interest won't stop, since the myths and legends continue to entice young and old alike....
The Muses in Greek Mythology
Clio in Ancient Greek mythology is the Muse of history and epic poetry. She is the mother of Hyacinth. She is depicted with a scroll of parchment....
The Romans Celebrated Saturnalia the Week Before Christmas
Saturn corresponds to the Greek god Cronus and Roman mythology held that during his reign there was equality, abundance and peace on the Earth....
How Homer Decribed the Thracians in the Illiad
Numerous poets and historians of ancient Greece expressed their shock of the Thracians. Interestingly, a majority of the singers, musicians and artists in Greek mythology were born in Thrace....
The Myth of the Punishment of Tantalus
Here's what mythology says about this inhabitant of ancient Greece....
Perseids - the Legendary Meteor Shower
It, in turn, is named after the famous hero from Ancient Greek mythology.
The famed Perseus was the son of Zeus and Danaë (daughter of king Acrisius)....
10 Cats and Dogs of Magical Origin
It's then no surprise that the 3-headed mastiff, known as Cerberus, guarded the entrance to the underworld in Greek mythology.
Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu is an ancient dog breed linked to Buddhist mythology....
Persian Empire Rise and Fall
Achaemenus is a mythical figure as he is believed to be the son of the ancient Greek hero Perseus, known from mythology for slaying the mythical monster the Gorgon Medusa....
Newborn with a Single Eye Proves That Cyclopes Did Exist
Cyclopia is known to us even from the stories of Greek mythology in ancient times. The cyclopes were described as creatures living on the island of Sicily, who had only one eye in the middle of their forehead....
The most famous Greek myths
This is perhaps the most tragic heroic figure in Greek mythology.
Among the famous Greek myths is that of Odysseus, which is told at length in Omir's Odyssey....