The Nigerian Civil War
One of the bloodiest wars in sub-Saharan Africa, the Nigerian Civil war (also known as the Biafran War) claimed over…
Ancient Rome – History, Achievements and Facts
Growing from a small town into an empire, Ancient Rome was one of the most powerful and influential civilizations the…
The Myth of Cerberus, the Three-Headed Hound of the Greek Underworld
A quick look at some of the major mythologies and religions around the world and immediately one cannot help but…
Kratos – Origins, Family, Meaning, Symbols & Powers
To the ancient Greeks, Kratos was the deity who best personified brute strength. By virtue of that particular trait, he…
The Myth of King Midas and His golden touch
We are all familiar with the English idiom the Midas touch, a term used to describe one’s ability to make…
Morpheus (God of Dreams) – Origins, Family Tree, Power, & Abilities
Morpheus in Greek mythology. Image: Morpheus, painted by French painter Jean-Bernard Restout Not so much a frequently worshiped and revered…
Odyssey: History and Facts
The Odyssey was a late 8th century BCE literary piece by Homer (a poet of ancient Greek era). The epic…
Hades: King of the Underworld, Lord and Collector of Souls
Ruler of the dead. The Unseen One. The Wealthy One. King of the Underworld. The Collector of Souls. Pluoton. Take…
Zeus: Myths, Power & Facts
Zeus was the king of all Greek Olympian gods and goddesses – the gods that lived on Mount Olympus. Ancient…
Poseidon: Myths and Facts about the Greek God of the Sea
Known as the Greek sea god, stories about Poseidon have fascinated both ancient and modern cultures. There are literally a…