Andromeda, the Queen of Mycenae
Andromeda was the daughter of Cassiopeia and Cepheus, rulers of Ethiopia as the queen and the king. Andromeda was also the wife of one of the greatest heroes in Greek … Read more
Mythology
Perseus, the Great Greek Hero and the King of Mycenae
Perseus was one of the most famous heroes in Greek mythology. He was the son of Zeus and Danae, the daughter of Akrisios, the King of Argos. According to the … Read more
Hephaestus/Hephaistos, Greek God Of Fire And The Forge
Hephaestus, also known as Hephaistos, is the Greek god of fire, the forge, volcanoes, craftsmen, blacksmiths, technology, metals and sculpture in mythology. Hephaestus’ Parentage And Wife Hephaestus/Hephaistos is one of … Read more
Ares, the God of War
Ares was the god of war in Greek mythology. He was one of the sons of Hera and Zeus and his counterpart in Roman mythology was Mars. Ares was a … Read more
Persephone, the Queen of the Underworld and the Harbinger of Spring
Persephone was the wife of Hades and the goddess of the underworld, the realm of the dead. The word “Persephone” was considered by some linguists to have the meaning “she … Read more
Prometheus, The Benefactor and Protector of The Mankind
Prometheus is the Titan who stole the fire from Gods and gave it to the mankind. He is also known as the Titan who created man from clay. He was … Read more
Hades, the King of the Underworld
Hades was one of the original six Olympian gods and the eldest son of the Titans, Cronus and Rhea. He was known as the god of death and the King … Read more
The Twelve Labors of Hercules
The Twelve Labors of Hercules is a myth about the labors that Hercules (Heracles) had to perform as a part of his sentence after killing his own children. Being one … Read more
Heracles (Hercules), the Strongest Man That Has Ever Lived
Known as Hercules in modern culture (as the name used for him in Roman mythology) Heracles is a hero in Greek mythology who was the last mortal son of Zeus … Read more
Hera, The Goddess of Women and Marriage
Hera is the name given by Greeks to the Queen of Mount Olympus and the goddess of marriage and women who was born as the daughter of the Titans Cronus … Read more