Greek Goddess Names – The List of Greek Goddesses/Deities in Mythology
Are you a fan of Greek mythology ? Or perhaps you are merely interested in Greek goddess names ? In any case, you will surely find what you are looking … Read more
Greek Mythology
Agamemnon, the Greek Hero, His Life and Death, Facts and Myths
You don’t have to believe in the ancient Greek gods to appreciate the value and lessons in myths. Why do those stories fascinate us so? Do we want the power … Read more
Hecate, Greek Goddess of Magic and Witchcraft – Hecate Myths and Facts
Greek mythology is surely filled with many interesting gods, goddesses, mythical creatures and heroes each with their own unique stories to amaze us all. Perhaps, as one of the most … Read more
Greek Gods and Goddesses – Greek Pantheon, The Complete List
Most of us have at least a passing familiarity with the Greek pantheon and the rich web of stories that tell of the lives, loves, battles and adventures of Greek … Read more
What is a Chimera?
Chimera (Chimaera or Khimaira) is a mythical creature which is believed to be formed of three different animals; a lioness, a goat and a snake. Chimera’s head was that of … Read more
The Furies (Erinyes)
The Furies are the three chthonic female deities of vengeance in Greek mythology. They are also called Erinyes (Erinys) which means “the avengers” in Greek language. The counterpart of the Furies … Read more
Griffins/Gryphons, Winged Mythical Creatures of Ancient Times
Griffins or gryphons are winged mythical creatures with a lion’s body, an eagle’s head and ears resembling a horse’s ears. Rest of the physical features differs between the myths, i.e. … Read more
Arachne, the First Spider
Arachne is a figure in Greek mythology known for her challenge against the goddess Athena. According to the myth, she was the first spider of the world who was originally … Read more
Mormo (Mythology)
Mormo was a spirit in Greek and Roman mythology that was said to bite children. Caretakers used to scare children with stories about Mormo trying to convince them not to … Read more
What is a Harpy?
Harpy: Etymology and Origin A harpy was a partly woman partly vulture creature in Greek and Roman mythology. Harpies were said to be wind spirits originally. Some descriptions defined a … Read more