Every myth carries a truth older than the civilization that told it.
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The myth of Echidna — the half-woman, half-serpent "Mother of All Monsters" who bore Cerberus, the Hydra, the Chimera and the great beasts of Greek myth.
The myth of Typhon — the colossal hundred-headed monster who nearly toppled Zeus, was buried under Mount Etna, and fathered Greek mythology's deadliest beasts.
The myth of Demeter — goddess of the harvest, the abduction of her daughter Persephone, the origin of the seasons, and the secret Eleusinian Mysteries.
The myth of Athena — her birth from the head of Zeus, goddess of wisdom and strategic war, her contest with Poseidon over Athens, and the heroes she guided.
The myth of Apollo — his birth on Delos, the slaying of the Python and the Delphic oracle, god of music and prophecy, and his many tragic loves.
The myth of Poseidon — how he won the sea, his trident and earthquakes, the first horses, his contest with Athena for Athens, and his grudge against Odysseus.
The myth of Zeus — his secret birth, the war on the Titans, the thunderbolt, his reign as god of justice, and his countless affairs and divine children.
The myth of Hera — queen-goddess of Olympus, her sacred marriage to Zeus, her legendary vengeance on his lovers, and the sovereignty behind her jealousy.
