Anemoi – Greek Wind Gods and Turbulent Myths
The Anemoi, in Greek mythology, are the four chief and the four minor wind gods, each one corresponding to the direction from whence they came. All are depicted as having large wings...
Category: Greek Mythology
Nymphs In Greek Mythology
You may think a nymph, in Greek folklore female spirits of nature, is just a nymph, however, when it comes to Greek mythology, nothing is as simple as that! There are a...
Twin Flames – The Ancient Greek Story of One Soul Split into Two
“Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.” – Aristotle – Ancient Greek philosopher Thanks to the internet and social media, more and more people are becoming aware of the twin...
Eros and Psyche – The Greatest Love Story in Ancient Greece
The path to true love can be a rough and rocky road, more often than not it will be scattered with obstacles along the way; your lover’s family hate you, your best...
Ancient Greek Myths about Birds
In ancient Greece, birds represented power, freedom and wisdom and show up in numerous Greek myths and legends where they most often appear as messengers of the gods, oracles and even gods...
Ancient Pinecone Magic and Symbolism
Images of pinecones, sacred eyes and not least, the thyrsus, the ancient Greek magic wand, have been associated with the pineal gland (named after the pinecone), since ancient times and pop up in...
The Pharmakos – The Ancient Greek Scapegoat
The expression “scapegoat”, known as the “pharmakos”, in ancient Greece, describes an innocent person, or group, who is blamed and usually punished in some way, for other people’s wrong-doings or problems, without...
Astra Planeta – When the Greek Gods Were Planets
The ancient Greek astronomers knew of five planets: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, the star-like planets visible to the naked eye. They called these planets “wanderers”, as when seen with the...
Jewellery and Gemstones in Ancient Greece
Lusted for by royalty and sought after by collectors, rubies, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and many more gemstones have inspired myths, legends and curses in all cultures. Today, we know of around two hundred...
10 Feared Female Creatures of Greek Mythology
Have you ever thought about why so many leading ladies in ancient Greek mythology are usually in the guise of wicked witches, devious femme fatales, evil goddesses and fearsome monsters? I’m no...
