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Odysseus and His Not-always Heroic Odyssey
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Odysseus is the hero of the epic Greek poem "The Odyssey." But by today's standards, he might not be considered a hero at all.
Why do we need heroes?
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Do we need heroes, and if not why do we still seek them out? Find out why we need heroes in this article from HowStuffWorks.
From Gaia to Medusa: The Greek Mythology Quiz
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The Greek myths are thousands of years old, yet they have incredible influence over Western thought and literature. Take a shot at going 30 for 30 on this quiz if you're familiar with these fantastic stories.
How Trojan Horses Work
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A Trojan horse is a program that looks helpful but actually lets a cracker take over your computer. Find out more about a Trojan horse.
Are You a Siren or a Mermaid?
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Sirens and mermaids have appeared in popular folklore for thousands of years, helping and harming unsuspecting seafarers. Which of these mysterious creatures are you most like? Take this quiz to find out!
Are You a Siren or a Mermaid?
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Sirens and mermaids have appeared in popular folklore for thousands of years, helping and harming unsuspecting seafarers. Which of these mysterious creatures are you most like? Take this quiz to find out!
How Solar Aircraft Work
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Solar aircraft could drastically cut down on fuel consumption. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about solar aircraft.
How Much Do You Know About Greek and Roman Mythology?
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Is it true that Zeus had something like 100 kids -- and that one was born from his thigh? Ancient myths can appear in unexpected places, too, like our planets -- but what god or goddess is Earth named for? See if you can tell which is from Roman mythology and which is from Greek, or if it's just all Greek to you.
Which Fierce Goddess Is Secretly Your Soul Sister?
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From Kali Ma to Erzulie Dantor, the polytheistic religions of the world have given us some fascinating and powerful female figures. Which one would you make a BFF connection with? Find out now with our quiz!
7 Facts About Crafty Athena, Favorite Daughter of Zeus
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HowStuffWorks looks at the goddess of wisdom and war, who was also considered the goddess of all things crafty and the favorite of Zeus.