2020-07-07 Myths and Legends, Ancient Greece

Odysseus and the Trojan Horse

In the ancient times of Greek mythology, there was a mighty city named Troy, ruled by King Priam. The Greeks, led by King Agamemnon, waged a long and brutal war against the Trojans, seeking to reclaim Helen, the wife of Menelaus, who had been taken by Paris, a Trojan prince. For ten years, the conflict raged on, with neither side gaining a decisive advantage. Enter Odysseus, the clever and resourceful Greek hero known for his cunning. He devised a plan […]

2020-07-07 Myths and Legends, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome

Apollo and Cassandra

The story of Apollo and Cassandra is a tragic tale from Greek mythology that revolves around a powerful god and a mortal woman gifted with foresight. It is a story of love, betrayal, and the consequences of divine intervention. Cassandra was the daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy. From a young age, she displayed extraordinary abilities of prophecy, granted to her by the god Apollo. However, Cassandra’s story takes a tragic turn when she incurs the wrath […]

2020-07-06 Myths and Legends, Ancient Rome

Romulus and Remus – The Founding of Rome

The story of Romulus and Remus is a legendary tale that explains the founding of Rome, the capital city of Italy. According to Roman mythology, the twin brothers Romulus and Remus were the sons of the god Mars and a mortal princess named Rhea Silvia. Birth of Romulus and Remus Their story begins with the reign of their grandfather, King Numitor of Alba Longa. Numitor was the rightful ruler, but his wicked younger brother, Amulius, seized the throne for himself. […]