Before Poseidon became the foremost god related to water in Greek mythology, Oceanus was the main water god. He was one of the first beings to exist, and ...

Atalanta was one of the most renowned Greek Heroines, known for her daring behaviour, immeasurable strength, hunting skills, and boldness. Atalanta’s name ...

Among the most significant events of the Trojan War, Prince Troilus’ death is often thought of as the starting point of Troy’s demise. His story with ...

Odysseus (Roman equivalent Ulysses) was one of the most famous heroes of Greek mythology, known for his bravery, intellect, wit and cunning. He’s best known ...

Little is known about the story of Chrysaor, son of Poseidon and Medusa, and precisely that is what makes it so intriguing. Though he was a minor figure, ...

Fafnir is one of the most famous dragons in Nordic myths and legends, so much so that he’s the inspiration of the dragons in Tolkien’s work and through them ...

Although more popularly known by his Roman name Hercules, Heracles remains the greatest of all heroes in Greek mythology. So astonishing were his feats that ...

Andromeda is the quintessential damsel in distress, a Greek princess who had the misfortune of being sacrificed to the sea monster for seemingly petty ...

Considered the greatest of all Greek heroes who took part in the Trojan War, Achilles was introduced by Homer through his epic poem, the Iliad. Described as ...

The Lernaean Hydra is one of the most intriguing yet terrifying monsters of Greek mythology, best known for its connection with Hercules and his 12 labors. ...

The chimera appears in Greek mythology as a fire-breathing hybrid, with the body and head of a lion, the head of a goat on its back, and a snake’s head for ...

The Svefnthorn is a popular Nordic symbol, believed to possess the power of causing someone to fall into a deep sleep. Though in folklore some people woke ...