Myths Collection

Amphion and Zethus, the twin sons of Zeus and Antiope, were separated from their mother at birth and raised by shepherds on Mount Cithaeron. Upon reuniting with their mother and avenging her mistreatment at the hands of King Lycus and Queen Dirce, they seized the throne of Thebes. The brothers are most famous for building the city's massive fortifications, where Zethus used his great strength...

This myth details how the Telchines, a mysterious race of metalworkers and sorcerers on the island of Rhodes, forged the iconic trident for the god Poseidon. Chosen by the goddess Rhea to raise the young sea god in secret, these master smiths crafted his weapon at their forge in ancient Kameiros to aid in the war against the Titans. The trident's power allowed Poseidon to command the oceans,...