The Myth of Icarus: A Cautionary Tale or a Celebration of Ambition?FeatureBy Silviya Y10 Apr 2025 13:12 ISTThe Greek myth of Icarus has long been told as a warning: a young man flies too close to the sun, ignores his father's advice, and falls intoRead More
Icarus in Art and Literature: From Bruegel to Modern PoetryFeatureBy Silviya Y10 Apr 2025 09:30 ISTThe myth of Icarus—who flew too close to the sun with wings made of feathers and wax—has long fascinated artists and writers.Read More
The Harp in Mythology and Folklore: Legends of a Timeless InstrumentFeatureBy Silviya Y06 Mar 2025 14:23 ISTThe harp is one of the oldest and most revered musical instruments in human history, appearing in myths, legends, and folkloreRead More
The Role of Herbs and Flowers: Aphrodisiacs in Greek MythologyFeatureBy Silviya Y14 Feb 2025 13:34 ISTIn Greek mythology, plants and flowers often held more significance than just aesthetic or practical purposes; they were imbued with mysticalRead More
Medea’s Potions: The Dark Side of Aphrodisiacs in Greek MythFeatureBy Silviya Y12 Feb 2025 18:29 ISTMedea’s use of aphrodisiac-based concoctions is a fascinating exploration of how magic, desire, and manipulation intertwine in ancient GreekRead More
The Sacred Elixirs in Ancient Mythologies: Ichor, Ambrosia, and NectarFeatureBy Silviya Y12 Feb 2025 11:44 ISTThree such substances—ichor, ambrosia, and nectar—are emblematic of the sacred elixirs that were believed to sustain the gods.Read More
The Myth of Cerberus: Origins and Evolution in Greek and Roman MythologyFeatureBy Silviya Y02 Jan 2025 19:45 ISTCerberus, the three-headed dog who guards the gates of the Underworld, is one of the most iconic creatures in Greek mythology.Read More
The Symbolism of Persephone’s Pomegranate: A Fruit of Fate and KnowledgeFeatureBy Silviya Y30 Dec 2024 18:41 ISTIn Greek mythology, Persephone's story is one of transformation, power, and duality. As the daughter of Demeter, goddess of the harvest...Read More
Sirens in Literature and Pop Culture: Tracing the Influence of Greek MythologyFeatureBy Silviya Y17 Dec 2024 13:21 ISTLet’s trace the influence of sirens, from their origins in Greek mythology to their enduring presence in modern literature and pop culture.Read More
Siren Songs: The Role of Enchanting Women in Pop Culture and Their SymbolismFeatureBy Silviya Y14 Dec 2024 20:00 ISTThe figure of the enchanting woman has been a central motif in storytelling for centuries, and one of the most enduring representations of this archetype is the siren.Read More