Mythology 

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• Unravelling mythology from the Acropolis

• Human nature in Greek mythology

Unravelling mythology from the Acropolis

A contest of gods, the mark of a trident, an olive tree; Poseidon, Athena; the name of a city 

Human nature in Greek mythology

In the realm of fantasy and legend, gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines participate in stories that are more than a tale. Open to interpretation, every myth is a journey - the deeper in time, the more symbolic, powerful - and meaningful.

Love and Soul

How did the Universe begin?

Icarus and Daedalus

• What were the 12 labours of Heracles ⧉? 

• What did Prometheus ⧉ bring to the mortals?

• How are myths told on vases ⧉?

A Heracles story told on-vase

Explore further:

• Myth ⧉ as a concept

• Greek mythology ⧉

Putting myths on the map:

• Hunting for the Real Locations Behind Greek Myths ⧉

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