Kostas Poulos

I am the god Hermes, the messenger of the gods. I was born in a cave and on the very first day of my life I accomplished so many feats that other people cannot achieve in their entire lives. I got out of my cradle, walked hundreds of kilometres across the country, fashioned the very first lyre, stole the god Apollo’s cattle and then went back to the cave to sleep. When I grew up I defied Argus, the invincible monster with the hundred eyes.

I am Poseidon. I am the salt on the faces of seafarers, the deep grooves in their hardened hands. I am the love that people feel for the sea. I am also their fear and dread for the mighty waves that rock the boats. I’m not one to boast, but I am a powerful god.

I am Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty and love. No other woman, mortal or divine, surpasses me in beauty. Hera and Athena once took it in their heads that they were fairer than me, but a handsome young fellow by the name of Paris judged us all and gave me the first prize - a golden apple.

I am Athena, the goddess of wisdom. Of all animals the one I love most is the owl. I like to help people, but I prefer to help those that help themselves rather than expect everything on a silver platter. I am a first-rate warrior but I also love the arts and letters. Weaving is also one my favourite pastimes. My weaving work is the best in the world, better even than that foolish girl’s, Arachne, whom I was forced to compete.

The monsters from Greek mythology speak out for themselves. Do not be afraid of them. They want you to get to know them. They say that the Minotaur was a man with the head of a bull. They also say that he was the son of a king. So much is said about him, particularly by the Athenians. But what does he have to say about all this?

The monsters from Greek mythology speak out for themselves. Do not be afraid of them. They want you to get to know them. The Sphinx knows dozens of riddles. She asks passers-by and expects them to find the answer. And they must really do their best to find the right answer, or they are in for a nasty surprise.

The monsters from Greek mythology speak out for themselves. Do not be afraid of them. They want you to get to know them. The Sirens sing beautiful mesmerising songs. Anyone who happens to listen to their song loses their minds; they forget their homes and their loved ones, and from then on their only wish is to remain on the Sirens’ island, listening to their plaintive music.