How James Joyce’s Ulysses, Greek mythology, and the image of the labyrinth reflect our search for meaning—and escape—in the ...

Here, Oedipus faces new accusations—of incest and patricide. But he no longer protests. Instead, he declares his innocence of intent. He had committed these acts unknowingly. The guilt no longer binds ...

What awaits us after life? Some tales speak of Egyptian souls undergoing weighing ceremonies, others of Norse heroes feasting ...

Ever since his first appearance in 1938, Superman has been the champion of the oppressed, fighting for truth and justice.

For millennia, the epic poems of Homer have profoundly shaped Western literature and thought with their timeless tales of ...

Nymphs offer us more than just stories of sexy nature spirits. They can reveal how ancient people thought about their world ...

The island of Jeju in South Korea is home to the Greek Mythology Museum where visitors can immerse themselves in the world of ...

Universal Pictures has released the first poster for The Odyssey, the upcoming epic film from Oscar winner Christopher Nolan.

Set in ancient Greek mythology, the legendary Greek King Odysseus sets out on a perilous 10-year journey back home to Ithaca, after the Trojan War. Facing mythical creatures, treacherous seas and ...

Greek mythology is full of artifacts endowed with supernatural powers, in addition to a myriad of unforgettable gods, ...

From Rebecca Yarros’s Fourth Wing series to the resurgence of Wicked, fantasy books have all but taken over the best-sellers lists as of late. And if you’re one of the readers who’s been gobbling them ...