Archaeologists in southern Sicily have uncovered an ancient bone tool depicting the god Dionysus and his erect phallus. The ...

Homer's Iliad has a vast cast of characters. Many of these names are less familiar to mainstream audiences than mighty ...

In Greek mythology, the Chimera was a nightmare come alive—a fire-breathing monster made of lion, goat, and serpent. Heroes ...

You might be surprised to learn that many words have origins from ancient Greek and Roman mythological creatures. Here are 12 ...

The Tower of Babel has a surprising parallel in Greek mythology—Otus and Ephialtes’ daring attempt to reach Olympus.

The more welcoming side of Medusa turns typical mythology upside down, with the smile likely designed to represent peace and ...

Collier Jennings is an entertainment journalist with a substantial amount of experience under his belt. Collier, or "CJ" to his friends and family, is a dedicated fan of genre films - particularly ...

Argos Panoptes was one of the primordial giants of Greek mythology. His epithet Panoptes means “the one who is all-seeing” and reminds us of the symbol of the all-seeing eye of God. Although Panoptes ...

While completing his Twelve Labors, the Greek hero Heracles (a.k.a. Hercules) got up to tons of mischief—and that included bedding a lot of women. In the process, he fathered a whole host of legendary ...

A visitor to a national park in Australia stole an echidna, a protected native mammal, and kept it before officials rescued and released it. Google Street View April ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Music-streaming service whose name is inspired by a Greek myth, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to ...