In Greek mythology, Hippolyta is actually the daughter ... Thankfully, they were rescued by the god Hephaestus, who treated them more like sons than the Amazons did. It was explained in later ...

With the theme “Realms Beyond Reality,” John Barrett Hover and Lucy Hamer reigned as King and Queen Hephaestus LXV over the ...

Pherecydes of Syros, a pioneering philosopher and tutor of Pythagoras, blended myth and metaphysics, shaping early Greek thought.

Lord Shiva's symbols, such as the serpent around his neck, ashes on his body, and the trishul, each hold profound meanings representing strength, spiritual awareness, and cosmic balance.

On a more triumphant note, black cats are now seen as a symbol of defiance and perseverance, given their ominous history. Outside of the West, ancient folklore detailing the positive connotations ...

Greek mythology is sneaky. One moment you are just minding your own business and, before you know it, you are knee-deep in tales about gods throwing tantrums and mortals making terrible decisions.

“Circe Offering the Cup to Odysseus,” by John William Waterhouse, 1891. Circe was among one of the most famous femme fatales in Greek mythology. Credit: Public Domain There are many strong and ...

Despite local opposition, the Municipality of Trifylia in southern Greece has uprooted the historic “Tambakis Mulberry,” a 300-year-old symbol of the Greek War of Independence. The tree, located in ...