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In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?
Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...
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Who were the ancient Greek gods and heroes?
A Greek coin showing Pegasus and the goddess, Athena. The Greeks thought the gods lived high above Mount Olympus, in a palace in the clouds. From here, they kept an eye on life below. From time to ...
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HarperCollins eyes Anne Miller's middle-grade Greek myth retellings
Miller’s Monster Diaries retells Greek myths, but from the monsters’ perspective. The first book, launching in paperback in April 2026, centres on Polyphemus and the Cyclops’ own version of ...
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Who were the ancient Greek gods and heroes?
A Greek coin showing Pegasus and the goddess, Athena. The Greeks thought the gods lived high above Mount Olympus, in a palace in the clouds. From here, they kept an eye on life below. From time to ...