Where did the name “Atlantic Ocean” actually come from? The answer leads back to ancient Greek mythology, early maps, and centuries of exploration. Long before modern geography, this ocean was ...

Greek mythology has given a name to a great many objects in our solar system. But perhaps one of the least well understood ...

The Odyssey tells the story of Odysseus and his long journey home after the fall of Troy. What should have been a simple return became a decade of trials shaped by gods monsters and human mistakes.

Although St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) is a celebration of the “Emerald Isle’s” patron saint, the truth is that the festivities have a number of pagan symbolism that can be found commonly in Ancient ...

By Sol Amaya, CNN Like the Lernaean Hydra of Greek mythology, the serpentine monster that grew two new heads for every one cut off, organized crime in ...

This thrilling fantasy series explores Greek mythology, featuring a hilarious central trio and Game of Thrones star Mark Addy ...

You can check out my Gamefound preview video of both right here. You can also take peeks at the Panthoen Quickstart and Ragnarok Quickstart. Mythic Battles RPG brings the acclaimed board game universe ...

The ancient Greeks associated the entrance to Hades with a real-life location in ancient Greece. Where was this place?

There are many strong and powerful women, or femme fatales, in Greek mythology, such as Circe, Clytemnestra, Artemisia, and Medea.

Monday 9 February marks the inaugural celebration of World Greek Language Day and tributes have been paid from across Europe in recognition of Greece's historical impact on life, literature and ...

When I was 8 or 9 years old, my uncle and aunt gave me a copy of D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths, a standard-bearer for children’s folklore that was originally published in 1962. I was immediately ...

Mythology has often been the source of material for various interpretations, particularly in film and TV. It’s easy to see why this would be the case. Not only are mythological stories deeply ...