A vast number of Greek myths come down to the deities’ propensity for extramarital affairs. This has affected the relationships of established and married couples in various ways. Maybe most famous is Zeus and Hera, whose relationship is heavily documented by Zeus’s affairs with gods and humans alike and Hera’s …
“Cassandra’s Curse” is a phrase sometimes still used today in the psychiatry field, referring to the belief that psychiatrists can read their patients’ minds while also being unreliable at predicting tragedies. However, many people don’t know the origin of this curse or why Apollo cursed Cassandra. Apollo cursed Cassandra because …
Achilles is one of the most well-known heroes in Greek mythology, in part because of what’s known as “Achilles’ Heel.” In Greek mythology, Achilles was killed by a single arrow that struck him in his most vulnerable spot, an arrow that was said to have been guided by Apollo himself. …
Apollo was the son of Zeus and his lover Leto. Leto was a titan goddess. Apollo had many lovers but didn’t marry unlike many of the other gods. In truth he had so many lovers and consequently so many children that he could almost rival Zeus or Poseidon in terms …
Apollo was one of the lesser known Olympian gods. That being said, he was certainly very interesting in his own right. He played a major role in the Trojan war, he had his fair share of lovers and affairs, and he governed over the realm of prophecy. So, of course …
Apollo and Hermes were brothers, friends, and rivals from a few days after Hermes was born. They shared a love for music and adventure. But how did these gods compare? Apollo was often a god on the forefront. He was one of the few gods to keep his name and …
Apollo and Dionysus were two sides of a coin when it came to music and revelry, and they had many followers who appreciated their youth and vitality. But how did these gods compare? Apollo and Dionysus are so often compared because at first they appear to be the direct opposite …
The Twelve Gods of Olympus or the the Olympians were the ruling gods in Ancient Greek mythology, each with distinct and influential personalities, but why is Apollo particularly important? Twin to Artemis, he was the sun where she was the moon. He was also one of the very few gods …
In Greek mythology, there is rarely a definitive canonical version of a story or myth. There are many myths with many of the same characters but they can vary greatly. The earlier myths varying from later myths, and the myths that were told in one part of Greece vary from …