Learn about these 12 important Greek gods and goddesses and what their role was in Greek Mythology.

A mix of ancient divinities, Aphrodite was patron over love, beauty, fertility, and war. But the venerated Greek deity has a ...

Zeus was the ruler of the Olympian gods and brother to Poseidon and Hades. Zeus was worshiped throughout the Greek world, the most important sites being at Athens, Acragas, and Olympia. At Olympia ...

Looking at the ancient Roman religion, you’ll find a rich and diverse collection of gods and goddesses. Peer a little closer and you’ll realise that the pantheon has more than a glancing resemblance ...

Many people come to visit Greece with a mission in mind—to visit Olympus, the mountain of the ancient Greek gods—and tour the nearby town of Litochoro and the sights. Mount Olympus is one of the great ...

“Ulysses and the Sirens,” John William Waterhouse, 1891. Credit: Public Domain Greek mythology came to life on canvas through numerous vibrant artworks, many of which have transcended into ...

Time to test your knowledge of Egyptian Gods—and don’t worry if you don’t have any, because you’ll surely learn something from this trivia. Egypt arguably had one of the most complex sets ...

“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being ...

One of God of War's best strengths is its implementation of mythology, and Ragnarok's use of Heimdall should inspire a new character in the next saga. Now that the fight against Odin is over and ...