In Greek mythology, Prometheus is a Titan and the god of fire. He defied the Olympian gods by stealing fire from them and gifting it to humanity as technology and knowledge.

Clytemnestra is often portrayed as a side character or villain in Greek mythology, ... In Greek mythology, Clytemnestra is often remembered for being insane — a wretched woman who, ...

The 10 best Greek mythology retellings ... Penelope, wife of Odysseus and cousin of the beautiful Helen of Troy, is portrayed as the quintessential faithful wife.

Greek culture, however, was suspicious of strong-willed women and portrayed them as villains. Classical scholar Mary Beard explains that women are characterized in this way by male writers to ...

The Boston Early Music Festival presented a fully-staged production of the 329-year-old opera, with high-quality vocals, music, costumes, and choreography that capture Greek mythology in Baroque ...

Mural with Hades abducting Persephone in a chariot. From Le Musée absolu, Phaidon, via Wikimedia Commons Mortal women. Greek culture, however, was suspicious of strong-willed women and portrayed ...