The fascination with these stories reflects an existential interest in what in life is inevitable, and what we can control.
The Tower of Babel has a surprising parallel in Greek mythology—Otus and Ephialtes’ daring attempt to reach Olympus.
Greek mythology has been reflected in paintings and hundreds of vivid works that have come to be considered masterpieces.
In Greek mythology, the Chimera was a nightmare come alive—a fire-breathing monster made of lion, goat, and serpent. Heroes ...
The goddess Demeter's search for and ultimate reunion with her daughter, Persephone, sends symbolic messages about mothering ...