Polyphemus in Greek Mythology
Polyphemus is one of the most recognized figures in Greek mythology. He is best known as the giant cyclops whom Odysseus encounters during his journey home in Homer’s epic, The Odyssey....
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Trojan War: the 10-year-long, bloody war between Troy and Greece
The Trojan War in Greek mythology refers to the bloody conflict that erupted between the city of Troy and the Greeks (the Achaeans) sometime in the late Bronze Age. In...
Aeolus – Origins, Family, Meaning, Symbols & Powers
The ancient Greeks believed that the island of Aeolia was where all the winds of the world were stored. And the deity in charge of keeping those winds was none...
Learn about Helen of Troy
In many stories and legends from ancient Greece, Helen of Troy (also Helene) was seen as the most beautiful woman on earth. She was also the very character who indirectly...
The Story of Helios, the Greek God of the Sun
Even to this day, it is not uncommon for one to come across stories of Helios (also known as Helius or Illius), the Greek god who pulled the sun across...
Homer’s Odyssey: History and Facts
The Odyssey was a late 8th century BCE literary piece by Homer (a poet of ancient Greek era). The epic poem features the adventures of Odysseus of Ithaca who struggled...
