Ancient Greek myths of dragons, krakens, and other legendary creatures were inspired by real animals and fossils alike.

Circe is remembered as one of the most powerful witches in Greek mythology. She appears in many old stories, often surrounded ...

Christopher Columbus said that mermaids he had seen were “not half as beautiful as they are painted, though to some extent they have the form of a human face”—probably because he wasn’t looking at ...

The breed that may have pulled Achilles’ legendary chariot is in danger of becoming resigned to the history books itself. The semi-wild Skyrian horse, or Skyros pony, has lived on the Greek island of ...

Oh my Zeus! These are good. How many can you get right?

Orpheus, the son of god of music Apollo and muse Calliope, was the greatest bard, mystic, and prophet in ancient Greek ...

The legends and tales from Greek mythology are ever-present in the modern world, and their stories have had a lasting impact on mainstream media and the entertainment industry. Zeus, the mighty gods, ...