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.

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.