Heracles

Artwork showing Hercules fighting the Stymphalian birds

The Stymphalian Birds – Hercules’ Epic Adversaries

Tom Curley

In the rich tapestry of Greek mythology, the Stymphalian Birds stand as both a formidable challenge and a testament to ...

Orthrus dead at the feet of Geryon and Heracles. Side A of an Attic red-figure kylix, 510–500 BC. From Vulci.

Orthrus – The Two-Headed Guardian of Geryon’s Cattle

Tom Curley

In the pantheon of Greek mythology, monsters of formidable might and curious origins were no rarity. Among them, Orthrus, the ...

Artwork of the Nemean Lion

Nemean Lion – Fierce Feline of Ancient Greek Lore

Tom Curley

In the pantheon of ancient Greek mythology, the Nemean lion emerges as a formidable adversary, its hide impervious to mortal ...

Artwork of Hydra

Hydra – The Greek Monster With Nine Heads

Tom Curley

In the annals of Greek mythology, the name “Hydra” conjures images of a multi-headed, venomous serpent lurking in the swamps ...

Ladon the dragon of Greek Mythology art

Ladon The Hesperian Dragon – Guardian of The Golden Apples

Tom Curley

In Greek mythology, Ladon stands as a symbol of both awe and challenge. This hundred-headed serpent, tasked with guarding the ...

Artwork of the Cretan bull

Cretan Bull – From Myth to Minos’ Challenge

Tom Curley

Step into the world of Greek mythology and witness the might of the Cretan Bull. Discover its legendary feats, the ...

Artwork of the Ceryneian Hind

Ceryneian Hind – Chasing a Mythical Quest in Greek Lore

Tom Curley

Embark on a mythological pursuit of the elusive Ceryneian Hind, a creature of grace and wonder. Explore its significance in ...