Myth & Legend
Heracles' Boar Hunt for the Fourth Labor
The journey was long and difficult, the boar constantly struggling against its restraints
Sophie
Myth & Legend
The Furies: Ancient Greek Goddesses of Vengeance
Despite their terrifying nature, the Furies were also objects of worship throughout ancient Greece
Myth & Legend
Heracles's Fifth Labor: Cleaning the Augean Stables
Heracles' fifth labor was a seemingly impossible task: clean the Augean stables in a single day
Myth & Legend
Atlas: The Titan's Burden
Because of fighting against Zeus in the Titanomachy, Atlas is punished to hold up the universe forever
Myth & Legend
Eris: The Goddess of Strife
Eris, a prominent figure in Greek mythology, embodies strife and discord.
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The Sixth Labor: Heracles and the Stymphalian Birds
This is the story of how Heracles triumphed over seemingly insurmountable odds with the help of an unexpected ally and a touch of divine inspiration.
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Heracles' Seventh Labor: The Cretan Bull
Heracles' seventh labor, capturing the Cretan Bull, showcases the hero’s exceptional strength, intelligence, and strategic mind.
Greco-Roman
Luigi Cherubini’s Medea: A Fiery Opera
Luigi Cherubini’s opera Medea stands as a powerful testament to the enduring allure of ancient Greek mythology in the world of classical music.
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Cerberus: The Three-Headed Guardian of the Underworld
Cerberus, the three-headed dog of Greek mythology, embodies the eternal vigilance required to guard the boundaries between life and death.
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The Great Deluge: Flood Myths From Around the World
Flood myths are a universal motif in human storytelling, transcending geographical and cultural boundaries.
Myth & Legend
Maya Myth of the Popol Vuh
The Maya important myth of the Popol Vuh is often expressed through dance and song in their daily life
Greco-Roman
A 100-Day Spectacle to Open the Colosseum
After built, the Colosseum was inaugurated with an unprecedented 100 days of games and spectacles