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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...
Ancient Greece
Greek Gods and Their Symbolic Animals
The awe-inspiring Greek gods, deeply intertwined with the natural world, are associated with certain animals considered to be sacred embodiments of various gods. Through their unique characteristics, the creatures mirror the divine powers of these gods.
Numerous legends recount instances...
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Greek-Mythology Netflix Show ‘Kaos’ Releases Trailer
The first teaser trailer for Netflix's upcoming Greek mythology-inspired series Kaos has been released, and it features Jeff Goldblum as the Greek god of thunder and sky, Zeus.
Off the back of the success of Percy Jackson and the Olympians'...
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Fortnite’s Newest Update is All About Greek Mythology
The popular video game Fortnite has launched a new chapter called "Myths and Mortals," which is all about Greek mythology, meaning gamers can play as Greek gods, fight around Mount Olympus, and wield Zeus' thunderbolt.
The new launch of the...
Ancient Greece
Did the Ancient Greeks and Romans Worship the Same Gods?
Modern sources often speak of Greco-Roman mythology. The reason for this expression is that both Greek and Roman mythology are intricately linked. In fact, the Romans, as is known, adopted their gods directly from the Greeks. At least, that...
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The Great Flood of Deucalion, the Greek Equivalent of Noah’s Story
Deucalion, who, in Greek legend, constructed an ark to save himself and his wife when Zeus, the king of the gods, resolved to destroy all humanity by a Great Flood, is the mythical counterpart of Noah.
Deucalion was the son...
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Ancient Greek Temple of Zeus Unearthed in Sinai, Egypt
Archaeologists recently unearthed the ruins of a temple for the ancient Greek god Zeus in the Sinai Peninsula, authorities in Egypt said.
In a statement, the Tourism and Antiquities Ministry said the temple ruins were found in the Tell el-Farma...
Ancient Greece
Pyrrhichios: The Ancient Greek War Dance
Pyrrhichios was the ancient Greek war dance that originated from the mythical Couretes deities, who danced to save the newborn Zeus from the hands of Cronus.
The ancient Greek war dance has survived through the ages. It can be traced...
Ancient Greece
Curetes, the Mythical First Inhabitants of Crete
The Curetes were purportedly the first inhabitants of the Greek island of Crete. They were mythical creatures, specifically legendary benign deities who lived prior to the Minoan Civilization.
There are several myths and versions thereof pertaining to the Curetes, or...
Ancient Greece
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...