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Aiden Nel

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Aiden is a contributing writer and researcher passionate about ancient Greek and Roman literature and mythology. He holds a BA and an MA in Classical History, receiving a distinction for his dissertation on the Greek god Hermes. In addition, Aiden has a BA with Honors in Curatorship and Museum Studies, which he pursued to help preserve and share new and old stories from humanity's fascinating history.

Education:Rhodes UniversityMA Classical HistoryRhodes UniversityBA Classical History, with HonorsUniversity of Cape TownBA Curatorship, with HonorsExpertise:
Ancient History
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Mythology
Museum Studies
Member since: Jul 05, 2022Location: United KingdomPublished posts: 31

Articles by Aiden Nel

How Bellerophon and Pegasus Took Down the Fire Breathing Chimera
How Bellerophon and Pegasus Took Down the Fire Breathing Chimera
Who Were the Cyclopes? The One-Eyed Giants of Greek Myth
Who Were the Cyclopes? The One-Eyed Giants of Greek Myth

The one-eyed giants, known as Cyclopes, appeared in various forms. Some were prized artisans who served the gods, while others were brutish, uncivilized monsters.

How Hermes Became a God: The Mischievous Tale of the Homeric Hymn
How Hermes Became a God: The Mischievous Tale of the Homeric Hymn

The Homeric Hymn to Hermes explores the origins of Hermes, detailing how he deceived and stole to achieve godhood and join the Olympians.

The Twelve Labors of Heracles: List of Tasks, Meaning, and Facts
The Twelve Labors of Heracles: List of Tasks, Meaning, and Facts

After being driven insane by Hera and tragically killing his family, Heracles was forced to complete twelve seemingly impossible tasks to atone for his crimes.

Heracles Obtains the Girdle of Hippolyta: The Hero’s Ninth Labor
Heracles Obtains the Girdle of Hippolyta: The Hero’s Ninth Labor

For his ninth labor, Eurystheus ordered Heracles to obtain a magical girdle from Hippolyta, the Queen of the Amazons.

Heracles Steals the Cattle of Geryon: The Hero’s Tenth Labor
Heracles Steals the Cattle of Geryon: The Hero’s Tenth Labor
Heracles Captures Cerberus: The Hero’s Twelfth Labor
Heracles Captures Cerberus: The Hero’s Twelfth Labor

Eurystheus ordered Heracles to descend into the underworld, capture Cerberus, the three-headed guard dog of Hades, and deliver it to him for his twelfth labor.

Heracles Steals the Golden Apples: The Hero’s Eleventh Labor
Heracles Steals the Golden Apples: The Hero’s Eleventh Labor
Heracles Steals the Mares of Diomedes: The Hero’s Eighth Labor
Heracles Steals the Mares of Diomedes: The Hero’s Eighth Labor

Eurystheus ordered Heracles to steal the Mares of Diomedes for his eighth labor. Along the way, he visited and helped his friend King Admetus.

Cerberus: The Three-Headed Dog of Greek Mythology (Myths & Origins)
Cerberus: The Three-Headed Dog of Greek Mythology (Myths & Origins)
Heracles Captures the Cretan Bull: The Hero’s Seventh Labor
Heracles Captures the Cretan Bull: The Hero’s Seventh Labor

For his seventh Labor, King Eurystheus ordered Heracles to capture the Cretan Bull that Poseidon had cursed to destroy the island of Crete.

Heracles Slays the Stymphalian Birds: The Hero’s Sixth Labor
Heracles Slays the Stymphalian Birds: The Hero’s Sixth Labor

For his sixth Labor, Heracles had to eliminate the Stymphalian Birds, an army of bloodthirsty human-eating birds with metal feathers and bronze beaks.