When we throw around the word cynic casually, it usually refers to someone who distrusts the motives of others while looking down on them. This is a… Read more “It’s A Dog’s Life: The Roots of Cynical Philosophy”
Tag: Heracles
Charon: Old Man and the River
Charon, the ferryman of the Greco-Roman underworld, was born from a union of the primordial embodiments of night (Nyx) and darkness (Erebus). Charon’s many siblings included Aether… Read more “Charon: Old Man and the River”
Cerberus: Hound of Hades
We’ve seen many a mythical dog. There was Yudhistara and the black dog at the gates of heaven from the Mahabharata; there was Fenrir, who bit off… Read more “Cerberus: Hound of Hades”
The Master of Thieves: Autolycus
Autolycus – roughly translated to lone wolf (self + wolf) was known for his great mastery and thievery. He was the son of the God Hermes, and… Read more “The Master of Thieves: Autolycus”
Introduction: the Twelve Labors of Hercules
To say that Hera, wife of Zeus, had it in for her stepson is an understatement at best. Herakles, better known as Hercules (Greek vs. Roman), was… Read more “Introduction: the Twelve Labors of Hercules”
The Life of Hercules: Birth and Infancy
Hercules (Greek: Heracles) remains a celebrated figure to this day, representing strength and heroism. However, while most of us know his name, his stories are not always… Read more “The Life of Hercules: Birth and Infancy”
The Mythic Dog and The Mahabharata
In the Hindu epic poem, the Mahabharata, after an awful, brutal war that made brother turn on brother, student turn on teacher, and saint turn on God,… Read more “The Mythic Dog and The Mahabharata”