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Below, we introduce 12 of the greatest and best-known tales from the world of Greek mythology, from curious women to brave men, people who overreached themselves and people whose greed got the better of them.
- Daedalus and Icarus
In his 1938 poem ‘Musée des Beaux Arts’, W. H. Auden...
- Echo and Narcissus
By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University) The story of...
- Greek Mythology
The story or myth of ‘Pandora’s box’ is slightly unusual...
- Persephone and Hades
Hades, the son of Cronos, was the brother of Zeus (king of...
- Sisyphus
By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University) The poster-boy...
- The 12 Labours of Heracles
Better-known as Hercules (the Latin version of his Greek...
- Scylla and Charybdis
How Scylla came to have six dogs’ heads hanging around her...
- Perseus and The Gorgon Medusa
By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University) Perseus’...
- Daedalus and Icarus
The Odyssey Zeus Quotes. "Ah how shameless – the way these mortals blame the gods. From us alone, they say, come all their miseries, yes, . but they themselves, with their own reckless ways, . compound their pains beyond their proper share." – Homer. The Odyssey, Book 1, lines 37-40.
1 lip 2017 · Mythos is a modern collection of Greek myths, stylishly retold by legendary writer, actor, and comedian Stephen Fry. Fry transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder.
5 lip 2024 · These famous Zeus myths offer a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Greek mythology, showcasing the complex relationships between gods and mortals, the consequences of defying divine will, and the eternal struggle for power and supremacy among the gods themselves.
9 gru 2021 · Zeus Myths and Stories. 1. The Birth of Zeus; 2. Zeus and the Rebellion Against Cronus; 3. The Birth of Perseus; 4. Zeus and Old Phineus; 5. Zeus and the Trojan War; 6. Zeus and Helios’ Cattle; 7. Zeus and Hades; 8. Zeus and Aedon; 9. Zeus, Baucis, and Philemon; 10. Zeus and Io; 11. Zeus and Tiresias; 12. The Birth of Dionysus; Final Thoughts
In this much-loved collection, poet and scholar Robert Graves retells the immortal stories of the Greek myths. Demeter mourning her daughter Persephone, Icarus flying too close to the sun, Theseus and the Minotaur … all are captured here with the author’s characteristic erudition and flair.
28 wrz 2024 · This article includes must-read stories, mostly in the form of books and poems that preserve the allure of Greek mythology—from authentic feminist retellings to classic epics.
