David Tee – AncientPages.com – While the story of King Menelaus is found in Greek mythology it may be based on true events. The details have merely been altered
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Some prophets captivate us because they are shrouded in a veil of mystery. There are also those who are interesting due to their
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The Elysian Fields were a prominent place where the deceased could enjoy an idyllic existence in a land of plenty. If someone was
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In Greek mythology, Proteus was a sea god, son of Poseidon and Tethys, and sometimes said to be Poseidon’s attendant. His name probably
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Going against gods’ wishes can be dangerous and King Phineus certainly made the Greek deities furious. Having received the gift of prophecy, King
MessageToEagle.com – In Greek mythology, the Stymphalian Birds with beaks and wings of iron looked like winged maidens with birds’ feet. While shape-shifting into sirens, they lured people into the
MessageToEagle.com – In Greek mythology, Cassandra was the daughter of Priam and Hecuba, the king and queen of Troy. Cassandra was the most beautiful of Priam’s daughters and
MessageToEagle.com – Punishment for cheating and bribery in the Olympics of ancient Greece could include fines, public flogging and statewide bans from competition. Ironically, according to ancient Greek mythology,
MessageToEagle.com – Archaeologists in northern Israel have unearthed an ancient sanctuary in the city of Hippos where they discovered a large and rare mask of Greek God Pan. The
A. Sutherland – MessageToEagle.com – The Graeae were three sisters of fate who shared one eye and one tooth in Greek mythology. They were born as old women and
MessageToEagle.com – What does King Midas have in common with a certain microorganism and breakthroughs in optics, the science of light? The keyword here is – gold! King Mida’s
MessageToEagle.com – Medieval Norse-Icelandic sagas are filled with tales of mead-drinking Norse Gods and beautiful Valkyries serving refreshments to fallen warriors in Valhalla. Similarly, the archeological record of
A. Sutherland – MessageToEagle.com – In Greek mythology, the Erinyes, (also known as Furies) were three goddesses of revenge and retribution. The women resided in the underground world
