Places from Greek Mythology
In this category, our posts delve into the myriad places that form the backdrop of Greek mythology. A realm where gods and goddesses interacted with humans, heroes embarked on legendary quests, and where the lines between the natural and the supernatural blurred beautifully. From the mighty Sparta to the ethereal realms of Elysium and Tartarus. Each site is intertwined with the history and romance of ancient Greek culture.
Places in Greek Mythology - From Sparta To Tartarus
These posts delve into the significance of places like Thebes, rich in mythological history. Sparta, renowned for its heroic military prowess and legendary soldiers. Then there is Elysium, offering a glimpse into the Greek conception of afterlife and eternal bliss. Or the contrasting Tartarus, the dark and punishing abyss.
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Places
Aeaea – Ancient Greek Places
In ancient Greek mythology, Aeaea was an island that was home to the sorceress and goddess known as Circe. The island was also mentioned in Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey, when one of the characters says that he spent a year there, lured by Circe, on his voyage back to his home in Ithaca. Odysseus, […]
Ancient Sparta
Sparta was a city-state in ancient Greece, renowned for its military pre-eminence in the region. The entire city-state was organized to maximize its military capabilities. Given this reputation, Sparta led all of the combined Greek armies in the war against the Persians in the early 400s B.C. Sparta was unique for its militaristic society in […]
Corinth
In ancient Greece, Corinth was a large city-state. It was located on a long stretch of land called an isthmus. The name of the isthmus that the city-state belonged to was also Corinth. Geographically, Corinth was located between Sparta and Athens, which were two important city-states in ancient Greece. They were also rival towns. Corinth […]
Elysium
Most religions around the world have some form of afterlife. The standard conventions we know today separate the afterlife into two distinct realms: Heaven and hell. But in ancient Greece, those concepts did not exist. Religious ideologies were much different, and the people of antiquity believed in different realms for souls to reside. Elysium, also […]
Lycia – Ancient Greek Places
Lycia is a city in the present-day southwestern part of Turkey. At the time that it was founded, the area where Lycia is located was called Anatolia. The alternative name for Lycia, which appears in some Greek myths, is “Lukka Lands.” The people who lived in Lycia in ancient times were linked to the Sea […]
Tartarus
Tartarus, A Realm of Punishment Like Mother Earth, Gaea, and Father Sky, Uranus, Tartarus came into existence from the void of Chaos. It was not only a primordial force, but also a place, a deep abyss located far below Hades, where the most wicked were sent after death to suffer and be tormented for their […]
The Underworld – Ancient Greek Places
The Underworld was a place hidden deep underground where the souls of the dead went for eternity. It was ruled by Hades, the Greek god of the dead. Hades was said to be a greedy god, and his sole purpose was to collect souls for his kingdom and prevent them from ever leaving. The Underworld […]
Thebes
Located in the Boeotia region of central Greece, Thebes is a city steeped in the ancient Greek myths and its gods. The city, located 31 miles north of Athens, is situated on a plain bordered by the Cithaeron Mountains and Lake Yliki and is still populated today. Thebes has been central to the myths of […]
Troy
Troy is an ancient Greek city that was located in a region known as Asia Minor at the time of existence. Now, if Troy still existed, it would be located in Turkey south of the Dardanelles Strait. Troy was founded in 3000 BC and abandoned in 500 AD. Troy was the battleground in which the […]