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Who was she?
Medusa was once a stunning mortal woman known for her beauty. She served in Athena’s temple, but after an encounter with Poseidon that violated sacred space, Athena punished her by turning her into a monster with snakes for hair. From that moment on, anyone who looked into her eyes would instantly turn to stone.

Why is she important?
Medusa became a powerful symbol — not just of terror, but of transformation. Her image was used to protect people and places from evil. Today, many see her as a symbol of feminine strength, resilience, and justice in the face of cruelty.

Monster or misunderstood?
Though she’s often labeled a monster, Medusa’s story is more complex. She didn’t choose her fate, and her curse was a result of injustice. Her strength and power came from surviving and adapting. In many ways, Medusa represents how misunderstood figures can become icons of power and change.

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Pandora's box is an etiological myth, which means it explains the origin of something, in this case the origin of suffering in Ancient Greek mythology.

The story goes Zeus and the other gods created Pandora as a punishment for humanity. She is given a pithos (a jar, later changed into a box) and is fated to open it, releasing the greatest evils onto the world: disease, sorrow, war and suffering. However, Pandora gives us mercy, as she closes the box before the greatest evil is released: elpis, mostly translated as hope. The myth tells us hope is the greatest evil for humanity, because a hopefully man persists even the most impossible fate, which can make them go to lengths the Gods couldn't reach.

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The Chinese Zodiac - Year of the animals 

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The Chinese Zodiac - Year of the animals 

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The Chinese zodiac is a repeating cycle of 12 years, and each year is linked to one of 12 animals: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. This system is used in Chinese culture to tell time, understand personalities, and even predict fortunes.

Each animal is believed to influence the people born in its year, giving them specific strengths and weaknesses. For example, those born in the Year of the Tiger are thought to be brave and confident, while those born in the Year of the Rabbit are seen as gentle and kind.

The Chinese zodiac plays a big role in celebrations, especially during Lunar New Year, when a new animal year begins.

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Typhon is a monstrous figure in Greek mythology, often considered one of the deadliest creatures in ancient myths. According to legend, he was the last son of Gaia (Earth), born out of her anger at the gods for imprisoning the Titans. Some versions say he was fathered by Tartarus, the deep abyss used as a dungeon in the underworld.

Typhon was described as a giant with a hundred dragon heads, whose eyes shot fire and whose voice could mimic animals and humans. He was so powerful that he challenged Zeus, the king of the gods, for control of the cosmos.

In their epic battle, Typhon initially overpowered Zeus and even cut the tendons from his hands and feet. However, Zeus eventually regained his strength, struck Typhon down with thunderbolts, and trapped him under Mount Etna in Sicily. The volcano’s eruptions were said to be Typhon’s rage and fire.

Typhon symbolizes chaos and destruction, and his defeat by Zeus represents the triumph of order and civilization over chaos.

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Not perfect, but heroic — Hercules teaches us that even the strongest fall, but the bravest rise again.

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Who was Hercules?

Hercules, known as Heracles in Greek mythology, was the son of Zeus, king of the gods, and Alcmene, a mortal woman. Born with incredible strength and courage, he was destined to become one of the greatest heroes of ancient mythology.

Hercules is best known for completing the Twelve Labors—an epic series of challenges he undertook to atone for a terrible act.

These labors showed more than just strength; they revealed his perseverance, intelligence, and willingness to accept responsibility for his actions. Hercules didn’t run from his guilt—he faced it head-on, risking his life to regain honor.

What impact did he have?

Hercules became a symbol of resilience and heroism. His stories influenced countless works of literature, art, and modern culture. He represents the idea that even flawed people can rise, change, and achieve greatness through hard work and bravery.

Is Hercules a hero or a zero?

Hercules is a hero. Despite his mistakes, he showed immense courage, overcame suffering, and took responsibility for his actions. His strength was matched by his growth as a person, making him a true symbol of heroic redemption.

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Cerberus is a three-headed dog from Greek mythology, the child of monsters Typhon and Echidna. His job was to guard the gates of the Underworld, stopping the dead from escaping and the living from entering. He loyally served Hades, the god of the Underworld.

Each head represented something different, such as the past, present, and future. He is sometimes described with a serpent tail and snakes on his back. One of the most famous myths involving him is Heracles’ twelfth labor, where Heracles captured Cerberus without using weapons.

Cerberusa symbolizes strength, loyalty, and fear, as well as the boundary between life and death.

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In Greek mythology, the Chimera was a female monster that threw fire through its mouth, with the front of a lion, the center of a goat and the back of a dragon. According to legend, she was the daughter of Typhoon and Equidna, and had three heads, one of each of the animals that composed her. In this drawing, the dragon throws flares through the mouth. The Chimera, which caused great havoc in Lycia and neighboring countries, was finally annihilated by Bellerophon, who mounted on the winged horse Pegasus shot the monster his arrows from the air.

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The story goes that Zeus, eager to take revenge on Prometheus for stealing fire and giving it to humans, presented Prometheus's brother Epimetheus with a woman named Pandora, whom he married. As a wedding gift, Pandora received a mysterious pithos—an oval jar, although it is now referred to and accepted as a box—with instructions not to open it under any circumstances. The gods had granted Pandora great curiosity, so she decided to open the jar to see what was inside. When she opened it, all the evils of the world escaped. When she managed to close it, only Elpis, the spirit of hope, remained at the bottom, the only good that the gods had put inside. [1] From this story came the expression "Hope is the last thing to be lost."

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A young Athenian prince, brave, strong and cunning, offered to travel to Crete to face the Minotaur, a monstrous creature with the body of a man and the head of a bull, symbol of savagery and divine punishment. This being lived in an immense and confusing labyrinth built by Daedalus, from which no one came out alive. Theseus, with the help of the magic thread of Ariadne, daughter of King Minos, managed to enter, defeat the Minotaur and get out of the labyrinth, demonstrating his intelligence and courage. He wanted to free Athens from the cruel tribute it had to pay to Crete every nine years. His mission was not only physical, but also symbolic: to overcome fear, chaos and oppression.

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According to the legend, the gods created Pandora, the first woman, as part of a punishment for humanity. They gave her a box (or jar, in some versions) with the warning to never open it.

Driven by curiosity, Pandora opened the box, releasing all the evils of the world: diseases, sadness, pain, hatred, and more. Frightened, she quickly closed it, but only one thing remained inside: hope.

The myth symbolizes how human curiosity can bring negative consequences, but it also leaves a positive message: hope always remains, even in the midst of misfortune.

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Pandora was the first woman created by the gods, who gave her many gifts including curiosity. Zeus gave her a sealed jar and told her never to open it. But her curiosity took over, and when she opened it, all the evils of the world: pain, sickness, and sorrow escaped.

She quickly closed it, but only hope remained inside. The myth explains the origin of human suffering and reminds us that even in dark times, hope stays with us.

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Perseus, the son of Zeus and Danaë, is tasked with retrieving the head of Medusa, a deadly Gorgon whose gaze turns people to stone. With the help of the gods.

Hermes gives him a sword and winged sandals, and Athena provides a reflective shield.

Perseus avoids Medusa’s deadly stare by looking at her reflection and successfully beheads her. From her blood springs Pegasus, the winged horse. Perseus later uses Medusa’s head as a powerful weapon before giving it to Athena.

The lesson that this myth gives is that courage, cleverness, and help from others can help overcome even the most impossible challenges.

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The Jade Emperor organized a race to choose the 12 animals that would represent the years. The first ones to cross a great river would become part of the zodiac.

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What is the Chinese Zodiac?

The Chinese zodiac is an astrological system based on a 12-year cycle, where each year is represented by an animal. Each person is born under one of these signs, which influences their personality and destiny.

What are the 12 signs?

Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig.

How do you know which sign you are?

Your sign is determined by the year you were born. For example: if you were born in 2000, your sign is the Dragon.

Fun facts about the Chinese Zodiac:

Each sign is also associated with one of the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water.

The full cycle is 60 years, combining the 12 animals with the 5 elements.

The Chinese New Year does not begin on January 1st, but between late January and February.

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Odysseus is the legendary Greek hero of Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey. He was the king of Ithaca, known for his intelligence, cleverness, and resourcefulness. Odysseus played a key role in the Trojan War, famously devising the idea of the wooden Trojan Horse that led to the Greeks' victory.

After the war, it took him ten years to return home, facing numerous challenges from angry gods, mythical creatures, and dangerous temptations. Along the way, he outsmarted the Cyclops Polyphemus, resisted the Sirens, and survived storms sent by Poseidon.

Odysseus is remembered as one of the greatest heroes of Greek mythology—not just for his strength, but for his sharp mind and unbreakable will.

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Hercules, known as Heracles in Greek mythology, is a legendary hero famous for his incredible strength and bravery. His myth originates from Ancient Greece and is a heroic tale that explores themes of redemption and perseverance.

The most well-known part of his story is the Twelve Labors, a series of nearly impossible tasks he had to complete to atone for the tragic killing of his wife and children, caused by the goddess Hera's trickery. These tasks included slaying a fierce lion, capturing mythical creatures, and even venturing into the underworld.

The myth teaches moral lessons about the possibility of redemption, the importance of using not just strength but also cleverness, and the value of endurance through hardships.

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Loki and Thor's Hammer is a story from Norse mythology involving the mischievous god Loki and Thor, the god of thunder. In this tale, Loki plays a trick that results in the theft of Thor's powerful hammer, Mjölnir, by the giant Thrym. To retrieve it, Loki and Thor must disguise themselves and go to the giant's realm. Thor, pretending to be the bride, and Loki as the maid, manage to outwit Thrym and the giants, ultimately recovering the hammer and defeating the villains.

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King Midas loved gold more than anything. One day, the god Dionysus offered him a wish. Midas asked that everything he touched turn to gold.

At first, he was happy. But soon, he couldn’t eat or drink, and he accidentally turned his daughter into gold. Horrified, he begged Dionysus to undo the wish.

Dionysus told him to wash in the River Pactolus. Midas did, and the golden touch disappeared. His daughter came back to life, and he learned that love is more valuable than gold.

Moral of the story: Greed can blind us to what truly matters in life—love, family, and simple joys.

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Giant Cyclops traps Odysseus and his men in a cave.

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The myth of Odysseus and the Cyclops is one of the most famous stories from Greek mythology. It tells the tale of Odysseus, the cunning king of Ithaca, and his encounter with the Cyclops Polyphemus, a monstrous giant with one eye.

• Where is the myth from?

The myth comes from ancient Greece and is part of The Odyssey, an epic poem written by Homer.

• What kind of myth is it?

It is an epic myth because it narrates the adventures of a hero on his journey home after the Trojan War.

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• What happens in the myth?

Odysseus and his men become trapped

in the cave of the Cyclops Polyphemus,

who starts eating them. To escape,

Odysseus gets him drunk with wine and

tells him that his name is "Nobody."

When Polyphemus falls asleep,

Odysseus and his men heat a stake in

the fire and then drive it forcefully into

his eye, blinding him. As he screams in

pain and calls for help, the other

Cyclopes do not assist him because he

says that "Nobody" attacked him. Finally,

Odysseus and his men escape by hiding

under the bellies of the Cyclops' sheep.

• What is the moral or lesson in the

myth?

The story highlights the importance of

intelligence and cleverness over brute

strength. It also warns about arrogance,

as Odysseus makes the mistake of

revealing his real name at the end, which

leads to Poseidon's wrath.

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Summary of the Myth

One day, King Midas helped the god Dionysus by finding his friend Silenus, and as a reward, Dionysus offered to grant him a wish. he asked that everything he touched would turn to gold. At first, he was delighted with his new power, turning objects into gold with just a touch. He realized his mistake when his food, water, and daughter turn to gold. He begged Dionysus for help, and the god told him to wash in the Pactolus River to break the curse.

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King Midas's daughter turned into gold when he touched her.

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King Midas was a greedy king who wished that everything he touched would turn to gold. A god granted his wish, but soon Midas realized it was a curse... his food, drink, and even his daughter turned to gold. Regretting his greed, he begged to undo the wish. In the end, the god took back the power, and Midas learned to value love and simple things over riches.