The Judgement of Paris
The Golden Apple of Discord The goddess of quarrel and strife was Eris. She was sister and companion of murderous Ares, the Greek god of war and daughter of Nyx (Night). Unhappy and displeased that she was not invited to...
The Nine Muses
Have you ever wondered where does the word 'museum' come from? No? Ok... I'll tell you anyway: It's connected with the Muses! The Nine Muses were deities who ruled over the arts and sciences and gave humans the necessary...
The Flight of Icarus
Stories told in Greek Mythology are just that: stories. They're not parables. You can read it or hear it and then you draw your own conclusions. Maybe even change your mind later. You may conclude that the moral of...
The owl of Athena
When in Athens, you know you're in the favorite city of goddess Athena. Athena is accompanied by an owl, which over time became her symbol and one of the symbols of Athens too. The exact reason why the owl became a...