Greek mythology
The Twelve Labors of Heracles: the cycle of impossible trials
The Twelve Labors of Heracles: the origin of the cycle, the twelve impossible tasks imposed by Eurystheus, and the meaning of this founding heroic journey.
Journeys & quests
Greek mythology
Jason and the Golden Fleece: the quest of the Argonauts in Greek mythology
Jason assembles the Argonauts to seize the Golden Fleece from Colchis: the Clashing Rocks, Medea's magic, fire-breathing bulls, and the sleepless dragon.
Greek mythology
The Odyssey: Odysseus's journey home in Greek mythology
Homer's Odyssey: Odysseus's ten-year journey home from Troy to Ithaca — Cyclops, Circe, the Underworld, and the final revenge against the suitors.
Greek mythology
Theseus and the Minotaur: the labyrinth, Ariadne's thread, and the founding of Athens
The Theseus and Minotaur myth: the labyrinth built by Daedalus, Ariadne's thread, the hero's victory over the monster, and its role in the founding myth of Athenian democracy.