Mythology

Mythology

The term mythology can refer to either the study of myths, or to a body of myths. Comparative mythology is the study of connections between myths from different cultures. In the study of folklore, a myth is a sacred narrative explaining how the world and humankind came to be in their present form. Many scholars in other fields use the term "myth" in somewhat different ways. In a very broad sense, the word can refer to any traditional story.

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Minotaur

Anthropology; Mythology

In Greek mythology, the Minotaur was a monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man.

Theseus

Anthropology; Mythology

Theseus was the mythical founder-king of Athens. Theseus was a founder-hero who battled and overcame foes that were identified with an archaic religious and social order. He was responsible for the ...

Pirithous

Anthropology; Mythology

In Greek mythology, Pirithous was the King of the Lapiths in Thessaly. After desiring Persephone for his wife, he was doomed to spend the rest of eternity in the underworld.

Pegasus

Anthropology; Mythology

Pegasus is one of the best known mythological creatures in Greek mythology. He is a winged divine horse, usually depicted as white in colour. He was sired by Poseidon, in his role as horse-god, and ...

Eros

Anthropology; Mythology

Eros, in Greek mythology, was the Greek god of love. Some myths make him a primordial god, while in other myths, he is the son of Aphrodite.

Asclepius

Anthropology; Mythology

Asclepius is the god of medicine and healing in ancient Greek religion. He was one of Apollo's sons. The rod of Asclepius, a snake-entwined staff, remains a symbol of medicine today.

Hebe

Anthropology; Mythology

In Greek mythology, Hebe is the goddess of youth. She is the daughter of Zeus and Hera. Hebe was the cupbearer for the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus, serving their nectar and ambrosia, until ...