Tag: greek myths

• Daedalus and Icarus

  

  Daedalus and Icarus The myth of Daedalus and Icarus is a poignant tale of ambition, hubris, and the consequences of unhinged ambition. It explores themes of paternal love, the dangers of excessive pride, and the tragic nature of human aspiration. Through its enduring tropes and timeless messages, the story continues to serve as a cautionary…

  Hexen

  October 2, 2023

  Mythology

  greek myths, Greek tragedy

• The World’s Oldest Story

  

  the world’s oldest and most popular Story Astronomers say global myths about ‘seven sisters’ stars may reach back 100,000 years. People both modern and ancient have long known of the Pleiades, or Seven Sisters, a small collection of stars in the constellation Taurus. But this famous assembly could point the way to the world’s oldest story,…

  Hexen

  January 30, 2023

  History, Mythology

  greek myths, myth, orion, pleiades, the epic of Gilgamesh, The Orion constellations, The World's Oldest Story, What is the oldest known piece of literature?