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(One Person’s Viewpoint) Greek Mythology – 200 God and Goddess Names

Even if you haven’t thought about ancient Greek mythology since you first learned about it in grade school, no one can deny how equally powerful and beautiful the names of Greek go...

10 Greek Mythology Words You Use Every Day

These common English words—including "siren," "echo," and "narcissism"—all have roots in ancient Greek mythology.

Why Greek Mythology Refuses to Fade From Modern Pop Culture

Greek mythology's enduring relevance stems from its expansive narratives of gods, heroes, and moral complexities. By allowing modern reinterpretations in literature, film, and gami...

7 Phrases You Didn't Know Came From Greek Mythology

Greek mythology may not be as celebrated as it once was, but it has maintained a place in modern society through these 7 common phrases.

10 Best TV Shows About Greek Mythology

Greek mythology has never been short on drama. From doomed heroes to feuding gods, these TV shows find fresh ways to bring the ancient stories to life.

The Stuff of Legends: 5 Great Books Inspired by Greek Mythology

Don't myth out on these excellent novels inspired by Greek mythology!

Greek mythology retellings by Greek authors

Recommendations of Greek mythology retellings are often missing books by Greek authors. Here are a few to get you started.

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10 Roman Mythology Words You Use Every Day

Did you know these everyday words can be traced back to Roman gods, legends, and ancient myths?

Before You See The Odyssey, Catch Up On Your Greek Mythology With These Comic Book Retellings

Explore the world of The Odyssey and other Greek Mythology-inspired tales in these graphic novels.

The Best Greek Mythology Trivia Questions to Test Your Mortal Intellect

From Mount Olympus to the Underworld, test your knowledge of ancient legends with 100 Greek mythology trivia questions (and answers!).

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The Myths and Deities of Ancient Egypt by Rachel Louise Driscoll

The Ancient Egyptians worshipped a pantheon of well over 1,400 gods and goddesses – possibly as many as 2,000.  Each deity was believed to have its area of power in life or in deat...

Ares War Helmet Invades Roblox’s Greek Mythology September Gift Card Items

Thanks to the efforts of director Christopher Nolan, Greek mythology is having a moment. The director’s mega hit The Odyssey has grossed over $1.6 billion, sparking new conversatio...

The Most Comprehensive Guide to Every Mythological Figure and Legend Behind ‘The Odyssey’

‘The Odyssey’ draws its power from a mythological world that existed long before Homer ever put stylus to wax. Understanding the gods, monsters, and doomed royal families that surr...

The Mythological Creatures in the ‘Odyssey,’ Explained

The Odyssey is set in a world of Gods and monsters. Learn about the mythical figures and creatures who threaten and tempt Odysseus on his journey home.

The 7 Best Greek Mythology Movies, According to Rotten Tomatoes

Find out which Greek mythology movies earned the highest Tomatometer ratings, from 'Orpheus' and 'Hercules' to Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey.'

Ancient Greece Had a Giant Bronze Robot—And His Story Sounds Like Science Fiction

Thousands of years before robots became reality, Greek mythology introduced Talos, a bronze giant whose story explored artificial life and humanity.

In <i><em>The Odyssey</em></i>, ‘Zeus’s Law’ Is Both Truth and Invention

The film evokes the Greek god in its own take on the Golden Rule. Two classics professors explain how this approach stands up to historical reality.

‘The Odyssey’ is not a myth. It is the blueprint of a civilization

We tend to file “The Odyssey” under “mythology” – alongside stories of gods who never existed, sung by people trying to explain thunder. That filing is a mistake, and it obscures t...

5 Epic Greek Mythology Games You Should Play After Seeing The Odyssey

Courtesy of Santa Monica Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is a movie likely to break records due to the history and appeal of Greek mythology, whose classical tales are also a huge...

Where Belief Is Believable

Lauren Jackson, The New York Times On the wind-whipped islands of Greece, villages are named for the gods. Heraion, on Samos, celebrates the queen of Olympus. Poseidonia, on Syros...

Need another Odyssey? The best Greek mythology films ever made

If Christopher Nolan’s epic adaptation of ‘The Odyssey’ has whet your appetite for more Greek myths and legends on screen, Kevin E G Perry rounds up six of the best examples

Best Destinations for Fans of Mythology and Ancient History

Mythology and ancient history aren’t confined to textbooks or museum placards. In several places around the world, you can still experience the stories that shaped entire civilizat...