Greek mythology isn't short on fascinating gods or goddesses. However, some were more important than others. Of these, the Nine Muses belong to the higher echelons of the ancient world.

In ancient Greek mythology, the Muses were considered to hold all of the knowledge for poetry and songs, with one Muse, Euterpe, holding the knowledge for flutes and music.

Archaeologists have unearthed a "spectacular" ancient temple housing hundreds of statues dedicated to the Greek God Apollo. The site, known as the Sanctuary of Apollo, is located in a remote ...