Europe has been a hub of cultural development for millennia, beginning with the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome, whose mythologies laid the foundation for much of Western culture. Europe’s mythological landscape evolved through the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and modern times.
From the hydra to the unicorn, European mythology presents the eternal struggle between good and evil. Legends of gods, beasts, and heroes continue to inspire literature, art, and modern storytelling around the world.