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Here are 9 films that brought back classic mythologies in thrilling ways.

Myths have always helped us make sense of the world, from seasonal changes to the challenges of life. Every culture created its own stories, but the ancient Greeks had a special gift for turning them ...

A 4,000-year-old circular structure unearthed in Crete has reignited global interest in the myth of the labyrinth and the ...

The story of the Minotaur and the Labyrinth represents a crucial moment in Greek mythology where heroism, cleverness, and ...

Quarantine is a word that has become all too familiar in recent years, but its origins are centuries old. Stemming from the ...

A remarkable discovery in Crete has reinvigorated debate over the origins behind the ancient Greek myth of the labyrinth.

The upcoming Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey game gives players a glimpse at the mythology of ancient Greece. How big of a step the creators have taken into that realm is still under wraps, but when the ...

In the epic myths of Ancient Greece and Rome, it is common for heroes to abandon their heroines in order to reach the end of their quests, as it was considered virtuous in these cultures for a man to ...

An interdisciplinary study suggests that the legend of Crete’s man-bull originated in visionary experiences induced by psychoactive substances and the labyrinthine environment of the Palace of Knossos ...

Theseus and the Minotaur. Is the fall of the Minoans described by any story of Greek mythology? Credit: Egisto Sani. CC BY 2.0/flickr The Cretans had imposed a harsh tribute on Athens. King Minos ...