The Olympians: The Ancient Greek Pantheon Explored

Demeter is one of the most prominent goddesses of ancient Greek mythology. One of the six original deities of Mount Olympus, Demeter was sister to …

Apollo is the celebrated Olympian god of Greek mythology, a hero and bringer of life (even though he could sometimes be petty and vengeful). He …

Ares is the God of war in Greek mythology and is a personification of the spirit of battle and warfare. Discover more about the wildest Greek God.

Many know Athena as the Greek goddess of war and wisdom, but there is much more to her. Here are seven important facts you should know about the …

Artemis was the oldest twin born to Zeus and Leto. The ancients believed that as soon as she was born, she assisted her mother in bringing her …

Hades is possibly the most misjudged and misinterpreted Greek god. Clash of the Titans, Disney’s Hercules, the Percy Jackson movie – the god Hades is …

In the popular Percy Jackson book series, in which Greek myth is brought to life in the modern world, Poseidon claims that “the sea does not like to be …

The 12 Olympian gods of Greek mythology were actually the third generation of gods, six of them having been born of the powerful Titans who had …

Ancient Greek religion was polytheistic. There was an entire pantheon of gods and goddesses, each with their own particular responsibilities and …

Of all the Greek gods, Hermes took part in many activities; he was quite the Renaissance man of ancient Greece. The attributes most associated with …

One of the twelve Olympians who resided in Mount Olympus, the ancient Greek goddess Hera had an important role to play in Greek mythology. Her …

The goddess Aphrodite, one of the 12 Greek Olympian gods, was born from the ocean waves. Her name is derived from the ancient Greek word aphros, which …