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9 Myths About the Greek Goddess Hera
I n Greek mythology, Hera was the goddess of women, marriage and married life. She was the queen of the gods by her marriage to Zeus.In art, she was generally depicted wearing a crown and a peplos ...
Greek Reporter3d
Why Do We Ignore the Ancient Treasures Atop Greek Mountains?
In ancient times, the mountaintops of Greece held the shrines and ritual sites of the gods. Now, they’re astonishingly ...
East London Advertiser8d
Hera Stratford: New London Greek restaurant
I visited a new Greek restaurant in Stratford where the interiors are just as impressive as the food – and I want to go back.
Greek Reporter11d
Ambrosia and Nectar: The Food of the Greek Gods
Ambrosia and nectar were the food and drink of the gods symbolizing the divine nature and immortality of the Olympians.
ZME Science on MSN12d
The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also Perfumed
For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.
Trojans of all classes enjoyed a nice jug of wine
He poured the drink, going from right to left, for all the other gods, drawing off sweet nectar from the mixing bowl.” It ...
Ancient statues were colorful — and perfumed
The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over time and upheld in part to serve racist ideological purposes. But in reality, ancient works of art were colorful, and ...
The Street Journal12d
Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed
New discoveries related to works of art in ancient Greece and Rome continue to be unearthed. A Danish study published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology in March found that statues in antiquity were ...