Compared to most historical religions, Dowden wrote, the Greek gods were “exceptionally anthropomorphic – they were ‘shaped like people.’” The canonical number of Olympians was 12, but sources ...

When it comes to Greek mythology, myth and legend, fairy tales and fantasy, can be just as informative as historical facts.

Greek mythology fits in nicely with One Piece's ... Zoro's quest to become the best swordsman in the world is similar to Heracles's Twelve Labors in that it involves both trials and triumphs.

Does the Biblical story of the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt appear in Greek mythology? This article examines some possibilities.

The names and symbols associated with the zodiac signs are deeply rooted in ancient mythology and traits attributed to each ...

Anything based on Greek mythology usually puts the 12 Olympians at the center of the story, but Honkai: Star Rail steers clear of this frequently-used trope with the Amphoreus characters.

People believed patron gods protected them from harm. A Greek coin showing Pegasus and ... They offered these gifts as sacrifices. One of the 12 legendary tasks of Heracles was to defeat the ...

In "The Lightning Thief,” the first book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, school mythology textbooks become real life when 12-year-old Percy discovers he’s the son of the Greek ...

If you want a quieter getaway for a bit of winter sun then this little Grecian paradise could be perfect for your next ...

Astrology is a popular way for people to try to make sense of themselves and the events in their lives. Usually, when people in the West talk about astrology, they're talking about Western astrology, ...

While Charon is currently listed as a satellite or moon by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), consideration is being given to it perhaps being classified as a dwarf planet in its own right, ...

The divers took a total of 448 items, including 305 coins, 53 statues, 41 axes, 20 bronze objects, 14 bronze cups, 12 spears ... winged horse Pegasus from Greek mythology. The stolen artifacts ...