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The Story of Oedipus: The Most Tragic of All Greek Myths
The story of Oedipus is perhaps the most tragic story of ancient Greece. The mythological character was the king of Thebes and lived under the shadow of a curse that could not be avoided to the end of his...
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Dying Old, Dying Young: Greek Myths and Coronavirus
By: Chris Mackie*
The loss of life from the spread of coronavirus has been on an enormous scale. In the USA more Americans have now died from COVID-19 than in the entire Vietnam war.
Notwithstanding some poignant and passionate speeches by...
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Greek Myths That Have a Religious Background
by Lauren DeVoe, Demand Media
All Greek myths are religious. These myths were stories about the various gods and heroes that accounted for the creation of the world, the seasonal cycles and other natural phenomena. There are several types of...
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Ikaria, A Stunning Greek Island of Many Myths
The Greek island of Ikaria is home to a rich history dating back to antiquity, as well as countless natural wonders.
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Greek Study Reveals Myths And Truths About Female Sexuality
A national research conducted by the International Institute of Andrology and the Women’s Institute of Sexual Health in Greece showed that when it comes to sexuality, women and men don’t think so different after all…
Results acquired from research conducted...
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Four Ancient Greek Mysteries Sparking Controversy To This Day
Ancient Greece is known across the globe for its vast contributions to the very foundations of our modern world.
Western ideals, sometimes taken for granted, such as Democratic rule and what is today recognized as basic human rights—freedom of speech...
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Solar Eclipse Prompted Ancient Greeks to Study the Stars
A Solar eclipse was one of the phenomena that prompted the ancient Greeks to come up with the most brilliant astronomic discoveries.
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The Hidden Treasures of Olympus, the Mountain of the Greek Gods
Many people come to visit Greece with a mission in mind – to visit Olympus, the mountain of the ancient Greek gods.
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Greek Folk Songs From the 1821 Revolution
Greek folk songs of the 1821 Revolution not only told stories of brave revolutionaries, but also served as historical texts and diffusors of tradition
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The History of the Greek Language Throughout Time
Among the world's 2,700 languages, Greek stands out for its centuries-long, unique and continuous path. If we also consider the influence it exerted—both in terms of formation and content—on European as well as other languages, Greek is, without exaggeration,...
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Eros and Psyche: The Greatest Love Story in Greek Mythology
The hauntingly beautiful myth of Psyche and Eros, a moving love story coming from the rich Greek mythology, has inspired countless artists all over the world throughout the centuries.
From Renaissance painters all the way to today's filmmakers, Psyche and...
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The First Beauty Pageant Is Found in Greek Mythology
While beauty contests such as Miss Universe and Miss America may seem like thoroughly modern inventions, their roots can actually be found in ancient Greek mythology with the judgement of Paris.
The Judgement of Paris, which was likely the world's...
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The Goddess Hera’s Place in Ancient Greek Mythology
The goddess Hera, who loomed large in Ancient Greek mythology, was not only the wife and sister of Zeus, the King of the gods. She was also a powerful deity in her own right.
Hera, known as Juno in Roman...
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The Greek Origins of the Word “Macaroni”
Macaroni, the ancestor of pasta, like so many other things in our world today, had its symbolic birth in Greece. This is the eighth in a series of stories by a Greek-Italian chef tracing the origins of Greek foods...
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The Top Five Craziest Greek Gods
As we count down the top five crazy Greek gods, many will wish to know who the absolute craziest is. But what should the criteria for crazy be exactly? This is difficult to say.
Calling people crazy is sometimes insulting....