Enlight Contest between Pan and Apollo Pan was proud of his flute playing. One day he challenged Apollo himself to a competition. It was on the slopes of Mount Tmola. The judge was the god of this mountain. In a purple cloak, with a golden... Myths Myths of Ancient Greece Enlight
Enlight Death of Oedipus Creon did not immediately expel Oedipus from Thebes. For some time he lived in the palace, withdrawing from everyone, surrendering entirely to his grief. But the Thebans were afraid that Oedipus's sta... Myths Myths of Ancient Greece Enlight
Enlight Death of Orpheus Four years have passed since the death of Eurydice, but Orpheus remained faithful to her. He did not want marriage with any woman in Thrace. One day in early spring, when the first greenery was breaki... Myths Myths of Ancient Greece Enlight
Enlight The death of Hercules and his acceptance into the host of Olympian gods When Hercules was sold into slavery to Omphale for the murder of Iphitus, Deianira and her children had to leave Tiryns. The wife of Hercules was given shelter by the king of the Thessalian city of Tr... Myths Myths of Ancient Greece Enlight
Enlight Death of Ajax Telamonides After the death of Achilles, his golden armor, forged by the god Hephaestus, remained. Thetis ordered that they be given to the one who distinguished himself the most in protecting the body of Achille... Myths Myths of Ancient Greece Enlight
Enlight Death of Achilles Achilles burned with terrible anger against the Trojans. He decided to brutally take revenge on them for the death of his friends, Patroclus and Antilochus. Achilles fought like an angry lion, defeati... Myths Myths of Ancient Greece Enlight
Enlight Death of Agamemnon Agamemnon, setting off on a campaign near Troy, promised his wife Clytemnestra to let her know immediately when Troy would fall and the bloody war would end. The servants he sent had to make fires on ... Myths Myths of Ancient Greece Enlight
Enlight Animal Farm of King Augius (sixth labor of Hercules) Soon Eurystheus gave a new assignment to Hercules. He had to clear the entire farmyard of Augeas, king of Elis, son of the radiant Helios, from manure. The sun god gave his son innumerable wealth. Aug... Myths Myths of Ancient Greece Enlight
Enlight Symplegades The Argonauts did not stay long with Phineus. They hurried on. The Argo rushed quickly across the waves of the sea. Suddenly a distant noise was heard ahead. This noise is becoming clearer and louder.... Myths Myths of Ancient Greece Enlight
Enlight Sisyphus Sisyphus, the son of the god Aeolus, the ruler of all winds, was the founder of the city of Corinth, which in ancient times was called Ephyra. No one in all of Greece could equal Sisyphus in cunning, ... Myths Myths of Ancient Greece Enlight
Enlight Seven against Thebes When blind Oedipus was expelled from Thebes, his sons and Creon divided power among themselves. Each of them was to rule in turn for a year. Eteocles did not want to share power with his older brother... Myths Myths of Ancient Greece Enlight
Enlight Perseus' wedding Perseus made rich sacrifices to his father Zeus, Pallas Athena and Hermes. A cheerful wedding feast began in Kefei's palace. Hymen and Eros lit their fragrant torches. The entire Kefei palace is cover... Myths Myths of Ancient Greece Enlight
