In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?
Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...
All God Of War Games Ranked By Story
God of War is one of the biggest and most recognizable series in gaming, especially in the hack-and-slash genre.While the ...
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The peacock’s rise and fall as a symbol in myth, faith, and folklore
2 Chronicles 9:21). Gradually, the peacock spread to new regions and became the favored animal of the goddess Hera. Various myths recount that the eyespots—those round markings resembling eyes ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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Horoscopes: Which Greek Mythological Figure Are You?
Greek mythology is a popular history of myths and beliefs from ancient Greece, and they have continued to receive attention, ...
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.
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 ...
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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.
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 ...
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The 31 best Greek islands to visit in 2025
From the gastronomic specialties of Sifnos to the enigmatic ruins of the Dodecanese, each Greek island has its own ... Sanctuary of the Cabeiri, or Great Gods. Now in ruins, this temple complex ...