Ancient Gods

Musings on and re-tellings of ancient myths. Discover more with Hermes and his pals at

[Ancient Gods @gods_ancient]

Even when you rule supreme in the heavens, it can get to you that so many people think you have grey hair. Luckily, we reveal the truth about Zeus and others at https://t.co/4JR8Sj7oF7 #whosthedaddy

[Ancient Gods @gods_ancient]

Guess who: Monstrous hybrid of lion, eagle, serpent and woman who was sent by the Olympian gods to punish the people of Thebes by choking to death any visitors who could not solve her riddles. #riddlemethursday #nottoocomplexforoedipus

[Ancient Gods @gods_ancient]

Twins enjoying some quality bonding time: Apollo and Artemis join forces to take out Python. #mondaymyth #checkoutmyomphalos

[Ancient Gods @gods_ancient]

Guess who: Formidable huntress and heroine who took part in the quest of the Argonauts and the Calydonian Boar Hunt. She was a favourite of Artemis but fell foul of the manipulations of Aphrodite. #tricked #guesswho #goldenapples

[Ancient Gods @gods_ancient]

@ahencyclopedia Oh indeed, you can’t beat she-goat milk to make you grow big and strong. Ἑ

[Ancient Gods @gods_ancient]

@ChristianLoyo17 What’s wrong with being an imposter? My father and I used to do it all the time back in the day. Ἑ

[Ancient Gods @gods_ancient]

Very sad to see Demeter in bits again today as I left with Persephone to guide her back to her underworld digs. But cheer up Auntie Dem, https://t.co/4JR8Sj7oF7 wishes you a happy equinox!

[Ancient Gods @gods_ancient]

I'd just like to say that, when I helped Atreus get this throne back, I didn't know he would end up doing THAT! 😱 Sorry Thyestes. 😬 Ἑ #notcoolatreus #dontshootthemessenger

[Ancient Gods @gods_ancient]

Got to feel sorry for my half nephew #Asclepius. I guess you can just be TOO good at your job sometimes. #astarisborn #topofthedocs #2snakesarebetterthan1

[Ancient Gods @gods_ancient]

Poor old Cyane wasn't able to tell Demeter where Persephone had been taken ... but we CAN tell you that our website https://t.co/Qn83UOYFcu is growing every day. Check it out and spread the word! #mythology #naughyunclehades