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Classical Mythology: Training a Hero

Training a HeroClassical MythologyThe Labors of HeraclesTraining a HeroBeastly Chores: The First Four LaborsEven More Beastly Chores: The Second Four LaborsThe Far Corners of the Earth: The Final…

Greek Mythology: Allusions

Are you a mythology buff? Do you know your Hercules from your Hades? Test your knowledge of mythological allusions with this quiz! From Pandora's Box to Achilles' heel, these stories have been…

Amazon, in Greek mythology

(Encyclopedia) AmazonAmazonămˈəzŏn [key], in Greek mythology, one of a tribe of warlike women who lived in Asia Minor. The Amazons had a matriarchal society, in which women fought and governed while…

Classical Mythology: The Model Hero: Perseus

The Model Hero: PerseusClassical MythologyThe Model Hero: PerseusA Face Only a Mother Could LoveHomeward BoundA Family Reunion Could there be a hero more virtuous than Perseus? A model of chivalry,…

Meleager

(Encyclopedia) MeleagerMeleagermĕlēāˈjər [key], hero in Greek mythology. He was the son of Oeneus, king of Calydon, and Althaea. When Meleager was born, a prophecy said that he would die when a…

hero, in Greek religion

(Encyclopedia) hero, in Greek religion, famous person, who after his death, was worshiped as quasi-divine. The heroes might be actual great men and women, real or imaginary ancestors, or “faded” gods…

Classical Mythology: Hail the Conquering Hero

Hail the Conquering HeroClassical MythologyEven the Wisest Cannot See: Oedipus the KingExile and Triumphant ReturnHail the Conquering HeroA Tainted Legacy: The Curse of Oedipus Oedipus was hailed as…