Entities magically endowed with life by the gods are not a rarity in Greek myth. Consider, for example, Galatea, a statue of a woman sculpted by Pygmalion as art, then brought to life by Aphrodite.

Tolkien was inspired by the ancient Greek myth of Atlantis. Credit: Віщун, / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 British author J. R. R. Tolkien is beloved worldwide as the father of the literary fantasy ...

The gritty imagery of rocky seas and sailors toiling reinforces the parallel to Odysseus' perilous journey home. Apple's “Think Different” & Greek Ideals Greek mythology doesn't just convey brand ...

April 21, 2025 • Wildfires are a topic that is demanding our attention these days. John Daily, emeritus professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Colorado, says science can teach ...

After 20 years away Odysseus decides to come back ... Anyone with knowledge of Greek mythology is also probably aware of the creative bow-and-arrow game she uses for one of them to prove their ...

It is a story of guilt, shame, and the endurance of love. Odysseus as we meet him in this film is not the powerful conquering hero of Greek myth (despite Ralph Fiennes revealing himself to be ...

Today, around the globe from Greece to the USA, volunteers from over 192 countries dedicate their time on this day to support Mother Earth, or as she was known in Greek mythology, Gaia. Gaia shown ...

IF a film or book brings a Greek myth alive for a modern audience ... This story of the return of Odysseus from the Trojan wars may not have wide appeal, but it is carefully made and feels like it ...