The Trojan War was celebrated by legendary authors like Homer, who told the tale of the large wooden horse that tricked the ...

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller follows the deep bond between Achilles, the greatest of the Greeks, and Patroclus, an ...

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 ...

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How did the Greeks explain the fact that their gods no longer interacted much with humans during the historical era?

A retelling of The Trojan War from the perspective of the exiled prince Patroclus, Miller’s formidable piece of fantastical, historical fiction focuses on Patroclus’ intimate relationship and ...

Baby names inspired by Greek history and mythology are gaining popularity in the US. From Athena to Zeus, there is a name for your new baby.

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In Greek mythology, the Makhai are literal personifications of war and battle, so Andromeda and her army are essentially battling war itself.

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The 10 best Greek mythology retellings - tearjerker fails to make number 1 spot You might not realise it, but many modern novels draw upon Greek mythology crafted into a modern story.

Thanks to popular culture over the years, most people have some awareness of the Trojan war and the various characters of ancient Greek mythology.