“Think You’re Smarter Than An Oracle?”: Prove It By Scoring 15/15 In This Greek Mythology Quiz

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

Meet the Muses: Who Are Greek Mythology's Nine Goddesses of the Arts?

Artists and storytellers tend to seek out inspiration, frequently latching on to a person or idea as their muse. But who were ...
Greek Reporter

The Ancient Greek Myth That Gave Europe Its Name

Zeus, the king of the Olympian Gods, transformed into a white bull to abduct Europa, the princess who gave her name to the ...
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Modern Greek Mythology Retellings You Need To Read

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 ...
Ancient Origins

Secrets of Hyperborea: An Ancient Arctic Civilization Discovered?

According to ancient Greek texts, this was a land of eternal spring, inhabited by a race of giants who lived for a thousand years without disease or war. They called it Hyperborea, a realm existing ...
Esquire

It’s Time to Get Into Mythology

Every product was carefully curated by an Esquire editor. We may earn a commission from these links. Here’s how we test products and why you should trust us. Why Do Publishers Refuse to Fact Check ...
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The Greek Islands: How Were They Named?

The names of Greek islands depend on spelling, grammar, ancient Greek mythology, and the geomorphology of the place.