Mythology
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Eliwlod, Nephew of King Arthur
Eliwlod is a minor character in the Arthurian legends who is known only from a few Welsh sources. Despite this minor role, he was closely related t...
By Caleb Howells
Gwyar, Sister of King Arthur
Gwyar was a sister of King Arthur in the Arthurian legends. She plays a vital role in these legends, being the mother of two very important charact...
By Caleb Howells
Madoc, Son of Uther Pendragon
Madoc is a minor character who appears in the Arthurian legends, but he is significant in that he is presented as the brother of King Arthur. He do...
By Caleb Howells
The Wives of Zeus: The Mythology Behind Zeus’ Lovers
Zeus is arguably the most prominent figure in all of Greek mythology. Aside from his role as the king of the gods, one of the most famous things ab...
By Caleb Howells
Was Malta the Real Atlantis?
The theory that Atlantis can be identified as the island of Malta is not especially popular, but it is better developed than some other theories. F...
By Caleb Howells
What Was the Legend of Atlantis?
The legend of Atlantis is one of the most famous stories from the ancient Greek world. It is a classic tale of a mythological world that mysterious...
By Caleb Howells
Was Agamemnon the King of Mycenae or Argos?
In Greek mythology, Agamemnon is one of the most prominent characters in the legend of the Trojan War. In fact, he was the leader of the enormous G...
By Caleb Howells
Was Homer’s Island of Scheria the Real Atlantis?
In contrast to the common view that Plato was the first person to write about Atlantis, some researchers try to argue that there are earlier Greek ...
By Caleb Howells
Was Illtud the Real Uther Pendragon?
An unlikely theory connects Uther Pendragon, the legendary father of King Arthur in the Arthurian legends, with a historical figure known as Saint ...
By Caleb Howells
Aetna Greek Mythology: The Story of A Mountain Nymph
Aetna Greek mythology is an interesting character because of her origin and connections. She was a nymph and a goddess of the mountains at the same...
By Ancient Literature
Alope: The Granddaughter of Poseidon Who Gave Her Own Baby
Alope was an ancient Greek woman from the town of Eleusis famous for her ravishing beauty. She was so beautiful that her grandfather, Poseidon, fel...
By Ancient Literature
Anticlea in The Odyssey: A Mother’s Soul
Anticlea in The Odyssey has a brief yet impactful role in the play; she was a mother who met her demise waiting for her son's return home to Ithaca...