Bethany Williams
Bethany is a Masters student, currently studying the adaptation of Greek myth in modern literature. She is a graduate of Classics and English (BA), during which she studied Ancient Greek language, classical reception within its own time and throughout history, as well as Greek and Roman history. Apart from her studies, she has an appreciation for art, philosophy, and travel. She may be based in England, but her heart is in Greece.
Articles by Bethany Williams
Jason and the Argonauts: A Detailed Breakdown of the Greek MythJason and the Argonauts were legendary adventurers. They traveled the ancient world and encountered many wonders and woes.
Oedipus Rex: A Detailed Breakdown of the Myth (Story & Summary)Oedipus Rex was the unfortunate protagonist who took part in one of the greatest tragedies of Greek mythology.
Oedipus Rex was the unfortunate protagonist who took part in one of the greatest tragedies of Greek mythology.
Who Are the Nymphs in Myth & Art? Dryads, Naiads & OreadsNymphs are ubiquitous in Greek mythology. The different types of nature spirits, Dryads, Naiads, and Oreads, have played an important role in art across the centuries.
Nymphs are ubiquitous in Greek mythology. The different types of nature spirits, Dryads, Naiads, and Oreads, have played an important role in art across the centuries.
Evelyn de Morgan’s Mesmerizing Artworks: Mythology on CanvasEvelyn de Morgan was an intellectual and artist, part of the latter half of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Her artwork was greatly influenced by Greek mythology and womankind.
Evelyn de Morgan was an intellectual and artist, part of the latter half of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Her artwork was greatly influenced by Greek mythology and womankind.
Unlucky in Love: Phaedra and HippolytusIf there was ever a wrong match in Greek mythology, Phaedra and Hippolytus were one of the worst. Read on to discover how the House of Theseus was destroyed.
If there was ever a wrong match in Greek mythology, Phaedra and Hippolytus were one of the worst. Read on to discover how the House of Theseus was destroyed.
Crossing the Styx: Adventures in the Greek UnderworldThe Greek Underworld was a place from whence few ever returned. Here are some myths of heroes who lived to tell the tale.
Demeter: Greek Goddess of Agriculture & Eleusinian MysteriesDemeter is the goddess of agriculture in Greek mythology. She is closely tied to her daughter Persephone, and both were goddesses of the Eleusinian Mysteries.
Demeter is the goddess of agriculture in Greek mythology. She is closely tied to her daughter Persephone, and both were goddesses of the Eleusinian Mysteries.
Agamemnon and His Family: The Cycle of BloodAgamemnon, the mighty king of the Greeks, and his family left a trail of blood in Greek myth. Read on to discover the harrowing tales of Agamemnon and his family.
The Armies of Agamemnon King of KingsLegendary leader Agamemnon was the high King of one of the largest armies in ancient Greece. But who were the leaders and armies under his command?
Legendary leader Agamemnon was the high King of one of the largest armies in ancient Greece. But who were the leaders and armies under his command?
Apollo & Artemis: Divine Twins With Opposing Aims (Greek Myth)The divine twins Apollo and Artemis were the children of Zeus. Both archers, Apollo used his arrows for sport while Artemis was a huntress.
The Fates in Greek Mythology: Hanging by a ThreadThe Fates — Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos — were divinities in Greek mythology who presided over human life. Together, the Fates represented the inescapable destiny of humanity.
The Fates — Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos — were divinities in Greek mythology who presided over human life. Together, the Fates represented the inescapable destiny of humanity.
Actaeon, Medusa, and Orpheus: The Greek Taboo of LookingWarnings against looking are a well-established principle in Greek mythology. In the myths of Actaeon, Medusa, and Orpheus, the protagonist does indeed look, and it does not end well!
Warnings against looking are a well-established principle in Greek mythology. In the myths of Actaeon, Medusa, and Orpheus, the protagonist does indeed look, and it does not end well!