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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: 33

Articles by Aiden Nel

Satyrs Sparked the Wildest Parties in Greek Mythology
Satyrs Sparked the Wildest Parties in Greek Mythology
Who Were the Heracleidae? Discover Heracles’s Many Children
Who Were the Heracleidae? Discover Heracles’s Many Children

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.

How Bellerophon and Pegasus Took Down the Fire Breathing Chimera
How Bellerophon and Pegasus Took Down the Fire Breathing Chimera

After facing tragedy, Bellerophon and his loyal companion Pegasus challenged and defeated the Chimaera and hordes of other enemies, securing their place in legend.

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
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)

Cerberus was the three-headed watchdog that prevented the dead from escaping the Underworld. However, several heroes managed to overcome Cerberus using both intelligence and strength.