Feb 27, 2023 · Arion, child of the sea god Poseidon, was a horse famous for his incredible speed. He belonged to the Argive king Adrastus, whose life he saved during the war of the Seven against Thebes.

Apr 24, 2023 · Demeter was a Greek Olympian goddess who reigned over crops, harvests, family, and fertility. She was closely connected with her daughter Persephone.

Aug 29, 2023 · Orion was a mortal hunter of remarkable size and strength, as well as a highly prolific lover. The myths surrounding Orion were often contradictory, though most sources agree he was …

Mar 24, 2023 · Pegasus was an immortal winged horse who sprang to life from Medusa’s blood after she was slain. He was eventually tamed and bridled by the hero Bellerophon, who rode him into …

Mar 9, 2023 · Persephone was the daughter of Zeus and Demeter, the wife of Hades, and the queen of the Underworld. Her most important myth tells of how Hades abducted her, then tricked her into …

Mar 21, 2023 · The Ceryneian Hind was a female deer of extraordinary size who was sacred to Artemis. In the most popular tradition, Heracles’ third labor was to capture this fabulous creature alive and …

Jan 27, 2023 · The Cretan Bull was a magnificent creature sent by Poseidon to the Cretan king Minos. When Minos hesitated to sacrifice the bull to Poseidon, as commanded, the god caused it to go wild …

Mar 8, 2023 · Amphitrite was an enchanting nymph from the depths of the sea. An important goddess in her own right, she became the wife and queen of Poseidon, one of the greatest gods of the Greek …

Nov 29, 2022 · Greek mythology is full of strange and often terrifying creatures, some born at the very beginning of the cosmos. Many of these creatures terrorized mortals until they were slain by brave …

Mar 23, 2023 · The Harpies, personifications of storm winds, belonged to one of the oldest generations of gods. They were usually imagined as vicious birds with the faces and torsos of women.