How did ancient Greek hero Theseus unite all of Attica under the rule of Athens, and what was it like before he did?

Greek myths are all over theatre stages at the moment, their fierce, vengeful stories offering unnerving parallels with events in our modern world. The latest such project is a pithy double bill of ...

For his final task, Eurystheus ordered Heracles to go to the Underworld and bring back Cerberus, the three-headed guard dog ...

According to Greek legend, Athens founder and king, Theseus, found himself in a labyrinth where he was to do battle with the ...

Christopher Nolan is one of the best directors in Hollywood and he can help break a polarizing trend that has haunted ancient mythology films.

He was the son and heir of Deucalion. This was not the Deucalion who famously survived the Flood of Greek mythology. Rather, this Deucalion was the eldest son of the famous King Minos. It is ...

Here's going myth-busters on some of the worst such narratives as the buildup continues to the Sunday, Feb. 9 kickoff in the Superdome (6:30 p.m. ET, Fox). 1. "The NFL has once again conspired to ...

In Greek mythology the rod of Asclepius, entwined with a single serpent, symbolizes medicine and healing — an emblem still used in health care today. This stems from the snake's ability to shed ...