20 years of "God of War": Greek battle platter
It's exactly 20 years since Kratos first slashed his way through a 'God of War' adventure. And what a debut that was!
Greek Reporter4d
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.
Her Campus1d
The Persephone Myth Is Not a Love Story
In the midst of the harshness of winter, many can’t help but remember the original myth of Persephone and Hades. However, many romantic retellings villainize or dismiss Demeter’s grief as a mother.
'Severance' puts a spin on the Orpheus and Eurydice myth in its Season 2 finale
Throughout Severance Season 2, fans and critics alike have drawn connections between Mark (Adam Scott) and his wife Gemma ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN2d
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...
ZME Science on MSN4d
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.
Greek Reporter4d
Nobel Laureate Odysseas Elytis Depicted Greek Struggle for Freedom
Odysseas Elytis, the Nobel Prize-winning poet, is regarded as one of Greece’s major poets and an eminent exponent of romantic ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN3d
Archaeologists Discover Mosaics of Two Fighting Cupids and a Mysterious Inscription at an Ancient Greek City Hall
New research is shedding light on the bouleuterion building that once stood in the ancient city of Teos, located in ...
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The Curious Case of the Roman God Janus: Origins, Epithets, History
Ancient Rome unfairly has a reputation for having stolen or copied their mythology and religious traditions from the Greeks ...