Beings beyond the mortal world

The Minotaur is one of the most famous monsters in ancient Greek mythology. Described as a powerful creature with the body of a man and the head of a bull, it lived inside a vast maze known as the Labyrinth on the island of Crete. The creature’s story is closely connected with King Minos, Queen Pasiphae, the inventor Daedalus, P…

Pegasus is one of the most famous creatures in ancient Greek mythology. Usually described as a magnificent white horse with great feathered wings, Pegasus could fly across the heavens and travel between the worlds of gods and mortals. He became a symbol of freedom, inspiration, courage and the power of the imagination.

The Hydra of Lerna was one of the most terrifying monsters in ancient Greek mythology. Usually described as a gigantic water serpent with numerous heads, the Hydra lived in the marshes near the ancient settlement of Lerna in the region of Argolis. Its poisonous breath, deadly blood and remarkable ability to grow new heads made i…

Prometheus is one of the most important and enduring figures in ancient Greek mythology. A member of the older generation of gods known as the Titans, he was remembered as a clever protector of humanity who defied Zeus, king of the Olympian gods. His greatest act was stealing divine fire and giving it to mortals, allowing human…