Mythology & Fiction Explained

The events that transpired which caused the Trojan War, one of the largest scale wars in Greek mythology and its most significant war.

Jason and his crew of Argonauts journey to Colchis for the golden fleece to reclaim his stolen kingdom, braving six-armed giants, sirens, harpies, dragons and the wrath of the gods.

The giants of Greek mythology are traced through their creation, battles and personalities, most famously the Gigantomachy, the epic battle between the gods and the giants.

Poseidon, lord of the sea and one of Greek mythology's most iconic deities, is examined through the origins of his worship, the stories he appeared in and his many children and lovers.

Hera, queen of Olympus, is explored through her domains and worship, her marriage to Zeus, her role in Jason's hunt for the golden fleece, her hatred for Heracles and her large role in starting the Trojan war.

The Amazons, an isolated tribe of fierce warrior women accustomed to the spartan way of life: who they were, where they came from, where Greek mythology mentions them and whether they were even women.

The various stories surrounding Zeus and his lovers across his many love affairs, some strange and some quite tragic.

The worst punishments of Greek mythology are explored here, the fates dished out to kings and regular mortals alike in a mortal edition of Greek Mythology Explained.

Hestia, one of the first six Olympian deities, kept the sacred hearth burning; this examines the few stories she appears in, how she was viewed in Greek religion and how her worship took place.

Medusa, one of Greek mythology's most iconic and misrepresented figures, is explored as possibly a monster, an unfortunate victim, or a protector the ancient Greeks believed could keep evil away.