Siren show stars ancient Greek artwork
An ancient Greek vase on loan from the British Museum is the highlight of a new exhibition in Hull. Sirens, Women and the Sea ...
The Washington Post23d
Man finds 2,000-year-old Greek statue dumped near trash cans
A 32-year-old Greek man discovered the artifact in a black ... not be the main statue in the sanctuary, but it might be a gift that someone has given to the god either to thank them for something ...
Greek Reporter24d
Eros and Psyche: The Greatest Love Story in Greek Mythology
Zeus was so moved by the true love and devotion of the pair that he granted Psyche the gift of immortality so that the two lovers could be together for eternity. Over time, Psyche became known in ...
Forbes25d
What This Greek Myth Can Teach Us About Doing Too Much
Those familiar with Greek mythology know the story of Icarus, who was gifted a pair of wax wings in order to fly out of the labyrinth where he was imprisoned. The wings were suited perfectly for ...
Greek Reporter26d
Five of Iliad’s Lesser Known Characters Make Grandest Story Ever Told
She aids him in the accomplishment of a feat only matched by Heracles in Greek mythology, the wounding of two immortal ... The two men show their respect for each other by exchanging gifts. Ajax, son ...
The Sun29d
‘Once in a century’ Pompeii discovery as ancient luxury SPA is saved from ashes with thermal baths & stunning mosaic
They would relax in the spa before heading into an adjacent, black-walled banquet hall, decorated with scenes from Greek mythology. A central courtyard with a large basin adds to the splendour of ...
The New York Times29d
The Desperate Housewife Whose Face Launched a Thousand Ships
In “Helen of Troy, 1993,” the poet Maria Zoccola relocates a figure from Greek mythology into small-town Tennessee. By Karl Kirchwey Karl Kirchwey’s eighth book of poems, “Good Apothecary ...