Selected bits of classical literature
The mighty Hercules (Herakles in Greek) was the son of chief god Zeus and the human princess Alkmene. He was known for his superhuman strength. This became apparent early on, when Zeus’ wife Hera -angry because of yet another of her husband’s acts of adultery- sends two snakes to the crib of baby Hercules. The […]
The story of the goddess Persephone (Proserpina in Latin), tells us about the cyclical change of seasons through a myth. She was abducted by Hades to be his bride in the underworld. Her heartbroken mother Demeter begs to Zeus (Jupiter) for her daughter back. Zeus solves the issue by promising that Hades could have Persephone […]