Is the famous legend of Jason and the Argonauts based on real events? This article reveals that the legend appears remarkably ...

How did ancient Greek hero Theseus unite all of Attica under the rule of Athens, and what was it like before he did?

Also known as the Grey Sisters, the Graeae are a trio of wizened sisters who share a single tooth and eye between the three of them. Daughters of Ceto and Phorcys, a pair of primordial sea deities, ...

The author of the Myth of Monsters series recommends works that tell, or retell, these strange and wonderful stories for virtually every age group. By Katherine Marsh Katherine Marsh, a National Book ...

The Greek hero Odysseus famously faces many travails as he attempts to return home following the Trojan War, from giant cannibals to enigmatic enchantresses. But one challenge stands out as perhaps ...

The vibrant period of Ancient Greek civilization from 1200 BCE to 323 BCE gave us exceptional achievements that we continue to benefit from today. It was a long stretch of time that spanned from the ...

A notable figure who blazed the trail for Greek tragedy was a man named Thespis. A poet and actor, Thespis began to act out individual characters by switching between different masks. In its earliest ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sughnen Yongo is a Midwest writer covering Black women, pop culture. Athena presides over the voting for the award of the arms of ...