Demeter
Ancient Greece
The Story of Demeter and Persephone
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Like many stories of Greek mythology, Persephone’s descent into the realm of Hades, and her emergence from it, has resonances in contemporary arts, most especially the notion of death and rebirth.
By Chris Mackie
The student of Greek mythology is often...
Ancient Greece
Thousands of Ancient Items Discovered at Kythnos Island, Greece
Thousands of items have been uncovered at the Kythnos archaeological site, an ancient city located in what is today called Vryokastro.
The excavations were carried out at several points of interest on the ancient acropolis of Kythnos; namely, a temple...
Ancient Greece
What Greek Mythology Teaches Us About Women’s Rebellion
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Greek mythology has much to teach us about women's rebellion. Although women were considered minors, in myths they spoke truth to power and fiercely resisted injustice and oppression.
By Marie-Claire Beaulieu
As a scholar of ancient mythology, I’m aware of many...
Ancient Greece
The 12 Greek Gods and Their Unique Superpowers
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The ancient Greek gods remain a fascination around the world. As immortals with unusual powers, they appear in movies, books, video games.
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Figurines of Demeter Found in Black Sea Town
Figurines representing the ancient Greek goddess Demeter and her daughter, Persephone, were unearthed at a construction site in the Black Sea resort town of Anapa, in Russia.
The terracotta statuettes, along with a relief, were discovered in early November of...
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Greeks Celebrate Arrival of Spring with Ancient Tradition of Martis
Spring is (almost) in the air in Greece, and Greeks will soon begin preparations to welcome the new season by celebrating an ancient annual custom. The tradition of "Martis" entails that everyone, regardless of age, adorns themselves with red...
Ancient Greece
Greeks Celebrate Arrival of Spring with Ancient Tradition of Martis
Spring is (almost) in the air in Greece, and Greeks will soon begin preparations to welcome the new season by celebrating an ancient annual custom. The tradition of "Martis" entails that everyone, regardless of age, adorns themselves with red...
Ancient Greece
Spring in Ancient Greece
Today is officially the first day of spring and a time when nature is reborn with fruitfulness. For the ancient Greeks, the natural phenomena such as the change of the season, were attributed to divine intervention.
One of the most...