Aiden Nel
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.
Articles by Aiden Nel
The Cursed Hero Meleager of Calydon From Greek MythologyCursed from birth, Meleager of Calydon was the hero who defeated the Calydonian Boar with the assistance of some of Greek mythology’s most famous heroes.
Hector of Troy, Troy’s Greatest HeroHector of Troy was one of the greatest warriors in the Trojan War. A noble hero, he defended Troy and his family despite overwhelming odds.
Hector of Troy was one of the greatest warriors in the Trojan War. A noble hero, he defended Troy and his family despite overwhelming odds.
Chimera, the Three-Headed Fire-Breathing Monster of Greek MythologyThe three-headed Chimera is a legendary monster with parts of a lion, a goat, and a serpent, known for its battle with the hero Bellerophon.
The three-headed Chimera is a legendary monster with parts of a lion, a goat, and a serpent, known for its battle with the hero Bellerophon.
A Complete Guide to the Greek Poet Hesiod & His WorksThe poet Hesiod is our primary source for many ancient Greek myths.
The poet Hesiod is our primary source for many ancient Greek myths.
The Three Graces “Charites” of Greek Mythology (Origins & Facts)The Charites, or Graces, were a group of goddesses who embodied grace and beauty. They were called upon to enhance social gatherings with their charms.
The Charites, or Graces, were a group of goddesses who embodied grace and beauty. They were called upon to enhance social gatherings with their charms.
The Adventures of Perseus, the Greek Hero Who Defeated MedusaKing Polydectes assigned the hero Perseus an impossible task: to bring him the head of Medusa, the snake-haired Gorgon, with a petrifying gaze.
Tiresias, the Blind Prophet of Greek MythologyThe blind prophet Tiresias was an influential seer who featured heavily in Theban mythology, predicting the fates of many heroes, including Oedipus and Odysseus.
The blind prophet Tiresias was an influential seer who featured heavily in Theban mythology, predicting the fates of many heroes, including Oedipus and Odysseus.
Calypso, the Nymph Who Held Odysseus CaptiveUpon Odysseus's arrival, Calypso falls in love with him and offers him eternal youth. He refuses, prompting her to trap him until the gods intervene.
The Primordial Gods of Greek Mythology Who Preceded the OlympiansIn Greek mythology, the Primordial gods personified fundamental elements and natural forces, shaping the cosmos and paving the way for the Titans and Olympians.
In Greek mythology, the Primordial gods personified fundamental elements and natural forces, shaping the cosmos and paving the way for the Titans and Olympians.
How Pegasus Sprang from Medusa and Soared to OlympusThe flying horse Pegasus is a famous mythical creature. He was the child of Poseidon and Medusa, who accompanied the hero Bellerophon on many adventures.
Satyrs Sparked the Wildest Parties in Greek MythologySatyrs, the hybrid human-animal nature spirits, were devoted followers of Dionysus and featured prominently in ancient Greek art and mythology as wild and indulgent revelers.
Satyrs, the hybrid human-animal nature spirits, were devoted followers of Dionysus and featured prominently in ancient Greek art and mythology as wild and indulgent revelers.
Who Were the Heracleidae? Discover Heracles’s Many ChildrenThe hero Heracles had many children, known as the Heracleidae. Some became heroes who founded cities and became great rulers, while others faded into obscurity.
The hero Heracles had many children, known as the Heracleidae. Some became heroes who founded cities and became great rulers, while others faded into obscurity.