Discover the realm of mythology, where ancient legends and timeless tales shaped civilizations across cultures and millennia.
Who wrote the epic poem Beowulf, when, and why? What value does it have as a historical source for life in the Norse world during the pre-Viking Age?
Homer’s Iliad is full of larger-than-life heroes. Meet the 13 greatest Greek warriors who fought in the Trojan War for the Achaean Army.
Persephone's abduction by Hades, and her mother Demeter's long search for her, is a tragic etiological myth that explains the changing seasons in Greek mythology.
Heracles’ adventures after the labors—love, slavery, vengeance, and the epic battle that saved Olympus.
Mankind’s legends have always included mythical creatures, often terrifying to behold, capable of wreaking great havoc, and committing unthinkable acts.
The story of the Great Flood exists in many ancient sources. Here’s how it happened according to the Biblical book of Genesis.
Warrior, queen, myth, or memory? Penthesilea’s story blurs the line between legend and reality, revealing a woman who fought men as an equal.
More than 3,000 gods and goddesses appear in ancient sources. The most important were the 12 Olympian deities, the Titans, and the Primordial gods.