Mt Olympus, the highest peak in Greece (2,917 m) was considered, by the Ancient Greeks to be the abode of the gods and the seat of Zeus. Homer in his epic Odyssey descried the pure&hellip
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Books about Greek Mythology
Here is a list of books on a fascinating and complex historical field of study; the Greek Mythology. The Complete World of Greek Mythology by Richard Buxton This book is a comprehensive account of complex&hellip
Facts about Pegasus
1. Pegasus is Greek Pegasus is a Greek mythological creature. His name, which is derived from the word Pegasos originates, from two words which are ‘Pegos’ which means strong, and ‘Pegaios’ which means from a&hellip
Tales From The Volcano: 10 Hot Facts About The Greek God Hephaestus
Hephaestus was the god of fire, metal work, stone masonry, forges, as well as the art of sculpture. The latter led him to become the patron god of art. He worked with gold, silver, bronze,&hellip
Interesting Facts About Ceres
Roman Goddess Ceres, also known as Demeter of Greek, was the Roman Goddess of agriculture, harvest, grain, fertility, wheat, and motherly relationships. Ceres was the daughter of Rhea (Ops) and Cronus (Saturn) and the&hellip
Facts About Odysseus
Odysseus is one of the many popular characters in Greek mythology. He is the main character featured in the epic “Odyssey” by Homer and also contributed as one of the main players during the Trojan&hellip
Get Your Greek On: 10 Awesome Facts About Greek Gods
Our deep fascination with the great gods of Olympus has been instilled within humanity since time immemorial; tales of their great adventures and misadventures, wars, and their unearthly beauty has haunted man for centuries. Be&hellip
Facts About Dionysus
Dionysus is commonly known by his Roman name, Bacchus which appears to have two distinct origins. He is the son of the god Zeus and a mortal woman, Semele. He was a late arrival in&hellip
Ten Significant Facts About Anubis
The `Book of the Dead` by the ancient Egyptians talks about five hundred Gods. It is a holy text that mentions about the funerary rites using spells, prayers, chants to deliver the dead from evil&hellip
Demeter: The Greek Goddess That Brought Us Winter
Greek mythology is filled with attention-grabbing, sometimes peculiar and scary, stories about Gods who affected mankind’s everyday lives. Here are 15 fascinating facts about one of the most influential Greek goddesses, Demeter. Fact 1: Demeter&hellip
Facts about Hermes
1. The Greek god of Commerce Hermes was the son of Maia and Zeus; he was also the god of commerce in ancient Greece. Hermes was a cunning, quick acting person who was able to&hellip
Facts About Medusa
In the world of Greek mythology, Medusa is one of the more famous villainous characters because of her monster-like looks and abilities. Medusa is famous for the snakes in her hair and her ugly appearance.&hellip
Facts About Ares
In Greek mythology, Ares is touted as the god of war. With his trouble-maker and uncivil reputation, Ares is known to be always at war with different gods, goddesses, and other figures in Greek mythology.&hellip
Facts About Hera
Hera is known as the goddess of Family and Marriage and she is famous for her role to protect the sanctity of married women. She was married to Zeus, who was the powerful king of&hellip
Facts about Pisces
1. 14th Biggest Star Constellation Named after Latin’s plural word for fish, Pisces is a star constellation that spreads 889 square degrees to rank it as the 14th largest star constellation. Despite its large size,&hellip
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