Smithsonian Magazine

A Brief and Amazing History of the Pleiades, Stars That Captivated Ancient Civilizations and Inspired Poets

Also known as the “Seven Sisters,” the striking cluster has long been used as an important seasonal marker and appears high ...
Greek Reporter

Where Was the Island of Polyphemus the Cyclops in the Odyssey?

Is the island of Sicily really where the legend of Odysseus meeting Polyphemus the Cyclops was set, as tradition holds?
Greek Reporter

The Divine Birth of Helen of Troy, the Woman Who Sparked the Trojan War

Helen of Troy is one of the most prominent figures of ancient Greek mythology, and her birth is nothing short of a miracle.
Martha's Vineyard Magazine

Greek Gods and Gimlets

In her new Netflix drama series, writer Molly Smith Metzler tackles truth, family trauma, and the enduring lure of the Island.
Game Rant

Hades 2: Every Hidden Aspect's Mythology, Explained

In Hades 2, the waking phrase for this aspect is spoken by Circe: "I see you guarding graves of mortals passed into the black ...