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The Nine Muses of Greek Mythology and Their Powers

According to ancient writers and Greek mythology, the muses are the sources of inspiration for the arts and knowledge.

Meet the Muses: Who Are Greek Mythology's Nine Goddesses of the Arts?

Artists and storytellers tend to seek out inspiration, frequently latching on to a person or idea as their muse. But who were ...
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This Greek myth is still inspiring media today

The story of Orpheus and Eurydice is perhaps the most hauntingly beautiful tale in all of Greek mythology, and its influence hasn't faded one bit over the millennia. You’ve likely encountered some ...

“Think You’re Smarter Than An Oracle?”: Prove It By Scoring 15/15 In This Greek Mythology Quiz

Greek mythology is packed with jealous gods, impossible quests, terrifying monsters, and heroes making extremely questionable ...
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Modern Greek Mythology Retellings You Need To Read

Believe it or not, some of my favorite kinds of books are the ones that pull from stories I already know. Whether it's adapted fairy tales, re-written classic literature, updated fables, or modern ...
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Five Classic Novels Inspired by Ancient Greek Myths Everyone Should Read

Ancient Greek myths have continuously inspired both classical and modern writers, leading them to produce brilliant classic novels.

Lupita Nyong’o Reveals the Trojan Horse in America’s Culture War

But it captures the silliness of some of the discourse around Christopher Nolan’s casting of Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Sirens’ Director on Approaching Greek Mythology With a “Female Lens,” Julianne Moore’s Bird and Why Everyone Is “Dressed Like an Easter Egg”

Nicole Kassell chats with THR about working on the first two episodes of the Netflix series and rethinking the sirens myth. By Lexy Perez Senior Digital Editor and Producer Before signing on to direct ...
Cinema Blend

11 Great Movies Inspired By Greek Mythology To Watch Streaming Right Now

So many myths to choose from. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Greek mythology is rich in lore, from ancient stories to Greek ...