Underworld
Ancient Greece
Where Was the Entrance to Hades in Greek Mythology?
Hades was the underworld of Greek mythology. As such, it was a purely mythical location. Yet despite this, the ancient Greeks associated it with a number of real-world places. This is particularly so regarding its entrance. Ancient Greek texts...
Ancient Greece
Autumn Equinox Marks Solemn Change of Seasons
Our Fall Equinox this year (2023) arrives at Saturday, September at 06:50 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). That would be at 2:50 a.m. EDT for those on the Americas' East coast.
In Greek mythology, the Autumn equinox (which occurs on Wednesday)...
Ancient Greece
The Five Rivers of the Greek Underworld
Ruled by Hades, the god of the underworld, the infernal rivers of Greek mythology are often mentioned in ancient litterature.
Ancient Greece
Cerberus: Guard Dog of the Underworld in Ancient Greek Mythology
Cerberus (Greek: Κέρβερος/Kérberos) was the multi-headed guard dog of Hades, the Underworld in ancient Greek mythology. The hound's task was to guard the entrance to the Underworld and keep the living separated from the dead.
The fearsome hound's description varies...
Greek News
Theo James Returns to ‘Underworld’
Theo James is returning to "Underworld," signing on for the fifth film in the franchise.
The Greek-British actor first appeared in the fourth installment, "Underworld: Awakening," as a vampire named David. The series of action-horror films center on Selene (Kate Beckinsale), a...