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.

Odysseus: In Greek mythology, Odysseus is a character in The Iliad and the main protagonist of The Odyssey. Petros: Rock, ...

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.

Curses in Greek mythology were never just punishments. They were mirrors of human weakness and divine justice, showing how pride, desire, or curiosity could affect a person’s downfall. The Greeks ...

When most people think of Greek mythology, they imagine dazzling heroes, wise gods, and epic love stories that shaped Western ...

Doppelgangers of Pinocchio and Charlie McCarthy, the first a liar and the other a mouthpiece, seem to be in charge lately, with the occasional entrance of the mythical Echo, a ...

What truly makes a salad a salad? From lettuce-based salads to macaroni or potato salad, it comes down to the dressing more ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Madeline Miller’s Circe is essential reading for lovers of ancient ...

Archaeologists have made a number of historic discoveries while excavating the ancient Greek City of Laodicea, which housed a ...

The Princess of Wales boasts a fabulous eveningwear wardrobe, but some of her dresses only get one outing. An example of this dates all the way back to 2011, when the wife of Prince William attended ...