Orpheus and Eurydice
Orpheus, a Thracian singer and musician, married the nymph Eurydice, who died from the bite of a snake on the same day of her wedding....
Mythology
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Fisherman's daughter
By Lisa Krivan
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Midsummer Hercules
Carlos Gromo.
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Who Destroyed the Great Library of Alexandria?
The destruction of the great library of Alexandria has been lamented as one of the biggest losses of the ancient world.
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The Choice of Hercules
The Choice of Hercules This ancient parable was first recorded in the fourth century B.C. in Xenophon’s Memorabilia, an account of the teachings of Socrates....
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Alexander Consulting the Oracle of Apollo
Alexander Consulting the Oracle of Apollo Before crossing the Hellespont, Alexander visited the oracle at Delphi. Unfortunately, it was closed, and on that day deliveries...
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The Fir Tree by Hans Christian Andersen – Nanodaemons
Out in the woods stood a nice little Fir Tree. The place he had was a very good one: the sun shone on him: as...
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The Story of a Medusa Selfie – George Saoulidis
This illustration was the original inspiration for Gorgocutie. As soon as I saw, it, I thought it was like a contemporary Medusa taking a selfie....
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Ares, god of war by Vincent di Fate
Ares, god of war by Vincent di Fate. Άρης, ο θεός του πολέμου από τον Vincent di Fate
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Apollo and Artemis
Apollo and Artemis The twins Leto searched for a place to give birth while pregnant with Apollo and Artemis, but no place would welcome her...
