Feb 27, 2023 · Arion, child of the sea god Poseidon, was a horse famous for his incredible speed. He belonged to the Argive king Adrastus, whose life he saved during the war of the Seven against Thebes.

Aug 29, 2023 · Orion was a mortal hunter of remarkable size and strength, as well as a highly prolific lover. The myths surrounding Orion were often contradictory, though most sources agree he was …

Apr 24, 2023 · Demeter was a Greek Olympian goddess who reigned over crops, harvests, family, and fertility. She was closely connected with her daughter Persephone.

Mar 21, 2023 · The Ceryneian Hind was a female deer of extraordinary size who was sacred to Artemis. In the most popular tradition, Heracles’ third labor was to capture this fabulous creature alive and …

Mar 9, 2023 · Persephone was the daughter of Zeus and Demeter, the wife of Hades, and the queen of the Underworld. Her most important myth tells of how Hades abducted her, then tricked her into …

Mar 8, 2023 · Amphitrite was an enchanting nymph from the depths of the sea. An important goddess in her own right, she became the wife and queen of Poseidon, one of the greatest gods of the Greek …

May 20, 2023 · Chiron was the wisest and most honorable of the Centaurs, a race of half-man, half-horse creatures. He is best remembered for tutoring the great heroes of Greek mythology, including …

Mar 8, 2023 · The Gorgons were three monstrous sisters who lived at the edge of the world; they are perhaps best remembered for their snake hair and fearsome appearance. Two of the Gorgons were …

Mar 1, 2023 · The Odyssey, traditionally said to have been composed by Homer, is an epic poem probably written around the middle of the eighth century BCE. It describes the Greek hero Odysseus’ …

Jan 27, 2023 · The Cretan Bull was a magnificent creature sent by Poseidon to the Cretan king Minos. When Minos hesitated to sacrifice the bull to Poseidon, as commanded, the god caused it to go wild …