Greek mythology sparked the Renaissance, transforming art from religious instruction to profound explorations of human ...

In the 900 years between those notable moments, Ancient Greek culture shaped contemporary poetry, democracy, philosophy, art, theater, and language. Take Greek mythology, for example: those ...

Illustrator Jonathan Muroya chose characters from Greek mythology to represent different aspects of living in isolation. A King Midas whose gold is hand sanitizer, for instance, feels relatable.

Angela Classi, a local artist and former physical therapist, is showcasing her latest work in an exhibit at Heckscher Museum of Art, “Demeter in Central Park.” Inspired by the Greek goddess of ...

Much like many figures in Greek mythology, Atalanta has two different origin stories. In the first, the mortal heroine is the ...

Understanding ancient mythology is essential to truly comprehending all forms of classical art. Whether it be painting, sculpture, literature or drama; all analytical, intellectual and emotional ...

To this day, since its original publication in 1942, many schoolchildren across the globe credit Edith Hamilton’s Mythology with being the text that ignited a deep love for ancient Greek legend.

Archeologists have discovered a lost ancient Greek temple dedicated to the goddess of war, after translating a newly found case of 2,500-year-old graffiti. Among over 2,000 remnants of ancient ...

She joins art curators Ian Collins and Minna Moore Ede and classicist Lucy Jackson for a conversation with Shahidha Bari. Show more Greek goddesses are the focus of Natalie Haynes' most recent book.