According to Greek myth, the origin of spiders can be traced back to a talented weaver named Arachne, whose tapestries were ...

According to Greek legend, goddesses known as Keres watched over battlefields — but they weren't there to protect the ...

Poseidon, the Greek god of the seas, was originally a Minoan deity called Poteidan or Potidas. What do we know about this ...

Baby names inspired by Greek history and mythology are gaining popularity in the US. From Athena to Zeus, there is a name for your new baby.

Memories of a long ago trip to Greece and an aging author who gave its myths life still speak to many elders who recognize ...

Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters Donna Jo Napoli, illus. by Christina Balit. National Geographic, $24.95 (192p) ISBN 978-1-4263-0844-4 ...

From Rebecca Yarros’s Fourth Wing series to the resurgence of Wicked, fantasy books have all but taken over the best-sellers lists as of late. And if you’re one of the readers who’s been gobbling them ...

Nymphs offer us more than just stories of sexy nature spirits. They can reveal how ancient people thought about their world ...

Greek mythology is a treasure trove of timeless stories filled with powerful goddesses, captivating muses, and legendary heroines. Each of their names carries a piece of ancient history, embodying ...

In her book “Divine Might,” Natalie Haynes interrogates Greek and Roman narratives to reconsider the goddesses of Greek myth. She considers how the stories of Greek goddesses have mostly been rendered ...