Lamia, one of the lesser-known demons in Greek mythology, is a bit of a shapeshifter, known as a man-eating monster.

A version of the story of the Garden of Eden and the forbidden fruit from the Bible also appears in Greek mythology's garden of Hesperides.

Superman and Co. have superhuman powers and save the world. But they aren't the first-ever superheroes. Ancient deities like Zeus, Diana or Heracles served as inspiration for modern characters.

Move over Machu Picchu and Stonehenge – these incredible but lesser-known sites and landmarks deserve much more attention.

The name Cynthia goes back to ancient Greek mythology. Cynthia Erivo, star of "Wicked" and "Wicked: For Good," is among younger women with that name.