In Greek mythology, Stheno is one of the horrible Gorgon sisters. While she’s nowhere near as famous as her sister Medusa, Stheno is an interesting ...

The Gorgons were three sisters - Medusa, Sthenno, and Euryale, the daughters of Echidna and Typhon. Sometimes depicted as hideous and deadly monsters, and ...

Bellerophon, also known as Bellerophontes, was the greatest Greek hero, before the times of Hercules and Perseus. Called the slayer of monsters for his ...

Among the great Greek figures, Hypnos (Roman counterpart Somnus), the god of sleep, had power over both men and gods. Although he may not be one of the most ...

Asclepius was a demi-god of Greek mythology praised for his contribution to ancient medicine. His other abilities included healing and foretelling ...

The three Erinyes, called Alecto, Megaera, and Tisiphone are the chthonic goddesses of vengeance and retribution, known for tormenting and punishing those ...

Most people may know Orpheus from one of the most tragic love stories ever written. He was unlucky enough to lose the only person he loved and when given ...

Nemesis (also known as Rhamnousia) is the Greek goddess of retribution and revenge on those that demonstrate pride and arrogance, especially against the ...

Hera (Roman counterpart Juno) is one of the Twelve Olympians and is married to Zeus, the most powerful of all the Greek gods, making her the Queen of the ...

Artemis (Roman counterpart Diana) is the Greek goddess associated with the moon, chastity, the hunt, childbirth, and the wilderness. Daughter of Leto and ...