Greek mythology holds some of the most fascinating and intriguing stories about the relationships between gods and man. But according to Greek mythology where did it all begin? Here is chronological listing of the first gods according to the Greeks. Gala was the earth mother and she born Uranus who was born with no father. ...
When you think of Mother’s Day, what comes to mind? Rosy babies nestled in mom’s loving arms? Lovely bouquets in all the blazing colors of spring? Handcrafted gifts and cards, all dainty and charming? All of the above? In any case, when you think mom, you probably don’t think along the lines of, say, murder, ...
The peoples of ancient Greece bequeathed to Western culture a legacy of brilliant mythology. From their creative imaginations sprang a complete cast of characters: gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines and monsters which continue to entertain and inspire modern readers. The tales also enable us to glimpse the lives and culture of these early people. Many of ...
Ever since I played Dragon Warrior on the NES for the first time I’ve loved anything fantasy related. This led me to read about a lot of myths, gods and folklore. I’m a very religious person so I don’t believe in all of this mythology but they are fun stories to read and they all ...
Of all the heroes of ancient Greek mythology, Hercules probably garners the most attention. Rightfully so! Hercules was both a man’s man and the subject of many women’s dreams. He was heroism personified. He saved damsels in distress, defeated mythical beasts that no one else could kill, and fought the gods on the behalf of ...
A plant may be called an herb; however, that does not mean that you should add some to your salad or brew up an herbal tea to cure what ails you. Some herbs, despite the fact that they may have a history of having been used as medicinal and/or culinary herbs, are actually quite toxic ...