His belief that the gods must be good or otherwise not be gods ran contrary to almost all Greek mythology ... particularly the gold and ivory Statue of Zeus that sat upon his throne in the ...

Cadmus is a key person in the world of Greek mythology and is best known as the famous founder and creator of the ancient city of Thebes.

“When it comes to Greek statues, there is a sense of holiness and a pureness to convey a sense of nobility,” he said. “The beauty of mythology ... proverbs prevail. Zeus (left) and Ares ...

At Olympia, the temple to Zeus contained a thirty-foot gold and marble statue of the god seated ... Apollodorus recounts in ...

Baby names inspired by Greek history and mythology are gaining popularity in the US. From Athena to Zeus, there is a name for your new baby.