Greek Mythology Archive

King Midas’s Gold Desire Became A Nightmare

The Curse Fell On King Midas And His Gold Desire Became A Nightmare

AncientPages.com | February 6, 2025

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Midas was the king of Pessinus, a city in the ancient region of Phrygia. In Greek mythology, he is renowned for his unique

Archaeology

Why Is This Centaur Head A Scientific Mystery?

AncientPages.com | January 19, 2024

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The centaur head was given to the Danish King Christian V as a gift in 1688. The Danish Captain who served in the

More Greek Gods' Heads And A Life-Sized Statue Of A Man Unearthed In Ancient City Of Aizanoi

Archaeology

More Greek Gods’ Heads And A Life-Sized Statue Of A Man Unearthed In The Ancient City Of Aizanoi

AncientPages.com | December 28, 2022

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Undoubtedly, ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses were highly significant in the ancient city of Aizanoi. During previous excavations, archaeologists discovered the statue heads

Archaeology

The 2,400-Year-Old Figurine Of Charon -The Ferryman Of The Dead – On Display In Izmir, Turkiye

AncientPages.com | November 21, 2022

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - In the beliefs of ancient Greeks, there is a well-known myth of Hades, a shadowy place where the dead lived. The deceased entered Hades

Rare Roman Mosaic Of Amazon Warriors Unearted In Dangeous Zone In Syria Hailed As Major Archaeological Discovery

Archaeology

Rare Roman Mosaic Of Amazon Warriors Unearthed In Syria Hailed As Major Archaeological Discovery

AncientPages.com | October 12, 2022

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Archaeological excavations in Syria are currently difficult and dangerous, especially in zones occupied by rebels. The recent finding has already been hailed as

Archaeology

How Did A Rare 2,000-Year-Old Gem Seal Depicting God Apollo End Up In The City Of David?

AncientPages.com | November 5, 2020

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - This beautiful 2,000-year-old gem seal was found in the drainage canal in the City of David in Israel. It’s a curious artifact because

Cursed Tablets With Messages To The Gods Of The Underworld Found In 2,500-Year-Old Well

Archaeology

Curse Tablets With Messages To The Gods Of The Underworld Found In 2,500-Year-Old Well

AncientPages.com | February 7, 2020

Conny Waters – AncientPages.com - People have always turned to a higher power to solve their problems or seek advice. Cursing others was a widespread and popular activity

Ancient Mysteries

Tuatha de Danann – ‘Gods’ Of Ireland And The Myth Of Danae And Zeus – Could The Early Irish Celts Have Ties To Ancient Greece?

AncientPages.com | March 28, 2017

Thalia Lightbringer – AncientPages.com - Where did the Tuatha de Danann come from? Legends of these people resemble those of ancient Greek gods, goddesses and archaic heroes; Could there

Ancient History Facts

Ancient Greek Myth Reveals The Olympic Games Were Founded By A Cheater

AncientPages.com | August 4, 2016

AncientPages.com - Punishment for cheating and bribery in the Olympics of ancient Greece could include fines, public flogging and statewide bans from competition. Ironically, according to ancient Greek mythology,

News

Mead: Secret Drink Of The Vikings And Gods – Was It An Ancient Antibiotic?

AncientPages.com | February 21, 2016

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Medieval Norse-Icelandic sagas are filled with tales of mead-drinking Norse Gods and beautiful Valkyries serving refreshments to fallen warriors in Valhalla. Valhalla -

Ancient Mysteries

Mysterious Shape-Shifting Beings In Ancient Greece

AncientPages.com | November 12, 2014

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - They were very wise and could prophecy forthcoming events, but they were unwilling to reveal the secrets of the future. Our journey and search