Greek mythology has been reflected in paintings and hundreds of vivid works that have come to be considered masterpieces.
The fascination with these stories reflects an existential interest in what in life is inevitable, and what we can control.
In the world of Greek mythology, people often talk about Zeus, Athena, Hades, and the many famous gods who shaped the stories ...
What is the story behind the writing of Oedipus, the notorious king of Thebes who murdered his father and unwittingly married his mother? Was it based on a real historical event? What are Oedipus’ ...
The Storyteller: Greek Myths Season 1 is a 1990-released miniseries. It follows the eponymous storyteller who narrates several popular Greek mythological tales to his dog. The series serves as a ...
One of the highlights of the Arena Stage 2013 season is its production, in association with Lookingglass Theatre Company, of Mary Zimmerman’s “Metamorphoses,” a staging of the Latin writer Ovid’s ...
Mythology and mythological retellings are having their moment in the sun. With big franchises like the MCU digging deep into the world of myths in their movies and series, and other shows like Percy ...
A group of Times employees are reading their way through Emily Wilson’s translation of the “Iliad,” the epic poem attributed to Homer. By Stefano Montali Times Insider explains who we are and what we ...
The fantastical stories we all hear about as kids — Greek myths, fairy tales and Disney princesses — often recycle overdone gendered tropes featuring a male hero, an evil villain and a beautiful ...