The greatest Greek heroes proved their valor by overcoming formidable Amazon queens in several famous myths. In one, Theseus, mythic founder of Athens, fought and defeated the Amazon Antiope.

Athens is, or at least should be, better known for the impressive temples and other archaeological sites that are all around ...

HELLENIC communities have played a big part in Scotland’s identity since the beginning of the 20th century, and the country’s first ...

Much like many figures in Greek mythology, Atalanta has two different origin stories. In the first, the mortal heroine is the ...

Greek mythology and its stories of love, power, betrayal, and tragedy have fascinated many generations. But let’s also take a ...

World Premiere Greek Myth Children's Play ARACHNE To Have Staged Reading At Traveling Players Audiences can get an early taste of what's to come on Saturday, May 10 at Traveling Players Studio.

If you’ve ever wished your Greek myths came with a touch of Tony-winning sparkle, you’re in luck. The Onassis Foundation’s smash-hit podcast Live from Mount Olympus is back for its sixth ...

When Athenian hero Theseus penetrated the labyrinth and vanquished the beast, he also elevated the Daedalus myth to an everlasting classic of Western culture.

Speaking of Greek mythology-obsessed middle schoolers, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is right up their alley. Yet, given that the original Rick Riordan book series came out in 2005, the ...

Somewhat confusingly, for those of us who have trouble enough getting our Greek myths in order, this bit of the Minotaur story precedes the events in Britten’s Phaedra. Ariadne, Phaedra’s sister, ...