Twins in ancient Greece and Rome were seen as divine signs or dangerous omens, revealing deep cultural fears about birth, ...
In Ancient Greek, the word demon (δαίμων), also spelled daemon, had several meanings, the main one being "he who dispenses ...
A deep exploration of how the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice continues to influence music across centuries. From classical interpretations to modern retellings by Arcade Fire, Anïas ...
Walk the path of a cult initiate and explore the Sanctuary of the Great Gods on the Greek island of Samothrace in this ...
BRISTOL — Elkhart Civic Theatre’s youth production of “The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza” will be on stage this weekend at the Bristol Opera House. The show, Oct. 10-12, is directed by Kala Key ...
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The Greek Gods and Goddesses

The ancient Greek world was shrouded in mysticism. And this world was ruled by a handful of omnipotent beings called Olympians, the gods of Olympus.
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. When New York-based jeweller Sarah Ysabel Narici was designing her take on a hoop earring for her brand Dyne, ...
Prince Khaemwaset, born in the 12th century BCE, was an archaeologist of his own already ancient civilization. You could call ...
Both the book and the film trust their audience to confront mortality honestly. That trust makes for stronger children – and ...
You hear all about how Theseus killed the Minotaur and escaped his labyrinth, but how about the poor Minatour's perspective? In Minos, we get to become the monster of the maze, and it's up to us to ...
Many of the Greeks living in the Pontic Alps and nearby Black Sea coast chose to relocate to Greece, including the monks of Sümela Monastery. Fearing they would be robbed during their journey to ...
Grab your costumes and candy: Halloween is almost here. From trick-or-treating to carving pumpkins, this spooky holiday ...