The story of Orpheus and Eurydice is perhaps the most hauntingly beautiful tale in all of Greek mythology, and its influence hasn't faded one bit over the millennia. You’ve likely encountered some ...

According to Greek mythology, Perseus was the ancestor of the Persians through descendants who went by the names Perses and Achaemenes.

Greek mythology is packed with jealous gods, impossible quests, terrifying monsters, and heroes making extremely questionable ...

Zeus, the king of the Olympian Gods, transformed into a white bull to abduct Europa, the princess who gave her name to the ...

Believe it or not, some of my favorite kinds of books are the ones that pull from stories I already know. Whether it's adapted fairy tales, re-written classic literature, updated fables, or modern ...

A new collection of essays considers how the villainous women of classical antiquity resonate in contemporary Western society Nora McGreevy | Correspondent Explore the true history and myths behind ...

Throughout its first season, Westworld has made numerous allusions to historical works of art. We've seen characters cite both Shakespeare and the bible more than once, the opening credits mirror Da ...

“Names have a purpose. If you know someone’s full name in folklore then you have a power over them, because to know their name gives you an understanding of who they are.” That’s how Dave Filoni ...