Mythology

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.

The divine twins Castor and Pollux are prominent heroes in several Greek myths, but their unique immortality sets them apart from other heroes.

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.

Here are the most important gods from ancient Egypt’s pantheon of more than 2,000 deities – gods of the sun, the underworld, crocodiles, and wisdom.

Some Egyptian gods became so popular in the Roman world that they were even worshiped in Rome itself, including Isis, Serapis, Osiris, and Anubis.