Of Monsters and Men
Whether her curse was meant to be a help or a hindrance, in the end this statuesque stunner met her end by Perseus' blade
Medusa
When in Rome, you'll want to clean up from traveling, but also make a deal with a politician there's no better place to do that than at...
The public baths
This god ruled above them all, so much so that he carried lightning in his hand
Jupiter/Jove
He was Caesar's adopted son, defeated Mark Antony in battle and was Rome's first emperor.
Augustus (Octavian)
Gladiators were slaves trained to fight for the pleasure of the masses, they most famously fought in...
After loosing its battle with Hercules, this monster was turned into an indestructible accessory
The Nemean Lion
When in Rome it isn't odd to see the army marching around in a formation that resembles a...
Tortoise
This hero's heel turn helped the Greek armies gain a leg up over the Trojans
Achilles
Renowned as a great beauty, when it was her intelligence and political ties that earned her a place in history.
Cleopatra
The Underworld river Achilles was dipped into as a baby which made him all but impervious to injury
River Styx
A shepherd, a daddy's boy, and a man eater, no wonder Odysseus' crew tricked this cyclops
Polyphemus
When in Rome it isn't out of the ordinary to see some poor soul enslaved, most likely the place they're from...
Lost a war against Rome
This lovely lady took her devotion a tad too far, so much so that her anger resulted in the deaths of her children
Medea
He will never back down from a challenge, especially if there is a bridge and he is the last line of defense
Horatius
The naval battle in which Octavian defeated Mark Antony
The Battle of Actium
Everyone loves man's best friend, but a god's best friend is expected to do a little more, like stop deceased souls from leaving the Underworld
Cerberus
When in Rome entertainment is often found at the chariot tracks, watch out for when the racers make a turn at the...
Spina/Meta
This poor princess was abandoned by her man, even after helping him with the dreaded minotaur. Luckily, Bacchus decided to fill her hero's marital promise.
Ariadne
They fought the entire senate in order to stick up for the little guy, but their efforts helping the poor earned them little more than an early death.
the Gracchi brothers
The nation that Rome was fighting after usurping Tarquin and developed the dome from based off their arch design
Etruria
This nasty creature just won't stay down, not until you burn the stumps after cutting off its heads.
Hydra
When in Rome you're likely to notice a few crossovers with our friends the Greeks, like most buildings are designed with the 3 types of columns
(ionic, doric, corinthian)
A loyal son defended his home and mother from suitors while his father took his time getting home
Telemachus
He preformed quite possibly the greatest intimidation in history, stopping a war in its tracks, but he might not be the best to lend you a hand while moving.
Mucius Scaevola
Alexander the Great's general who ruled over Egypt and started the line that would lead to Cleopatra
Ptolemy