Greek Reporter

The Mysterious Substance That Flowed Through the Veins of the Greek Gods

You'd be wrong to think the ancient Greek gods bled red like you and me, as ichor was the substance that defined their existence.
Greek Reporter

The Deadliest Women of Ancient Greek Mythology

There are many strong and powerful women, or femme fatales, in Greek mythology, such as Circe, Clytemnestra, Artemisia, and Medea.
Mythos The Historian on MSN

Who was Medusa before she became a monster?

Medusa is one of the most famous and terrifying figures in Greek mythology. Once a beautiful woman, she was transformed into a monster with snakes for hair and a gaze that turned people to stone. The ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Why So Many Mythological Monsters Are Female

A new collection of essays considers how the villainous women of classical antiquity resonate in contemporary Western society Nora McGreevy - Correspondent Explore the true history and myths behind ...
St. Louis Magazine

Natalie Haynes wants to answer your Greek mythology questions

We’re in a golden age of Greek mythology retellings, with characters such as Medusa, Circe, Ariadne, and more getting their time in the spotlight thanks to contemporary authors and classicists. On ...
Wizards and Warriors on MSN

The Odyssey explained - Ancient Greek mythology lore

The Odyssey is one of the greatest stories ever told in Ancient Greek mythology. Written by the legendary poet Homer, the epic follows the long and perilous journey of the hero Odysseus as he ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Sirens’ Director on Approaching Greek Mythology With a “Female Lens,” Julianne Moore’s Bird and Why Everyone Is “Dressed Like an Easter Egg”

Nicole Kassell chats with THR about working on the first two episodes of the Netflix series and rethinking the sirens myth. By Lexy Perez Digital Editor and Producer Before signing on to direct the ...