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Rise, And Don't Look Back
The story of Christ's suffering is precisely about how people avoid dealing with the future: Kateryna Shchotkina reflects on ...
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This macho man of Greek myth had nearly a dozen gay lovers
Artist and ancient Greece enthusiast Lucky Boy broke down which three Greek gods had the most gay lovers across mythology.
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Ancient Greek and Roman sculptures were scented, study finds
She made the discovery after immersing herself in the works of Roman writers like Cicero and inscriptions on ancient Greek temples. In Delos, Greece, temple inscriptions show that some statues ...
The Daily Item16d
Students bring Greek myth retelling to Danville Middle School stage
252 Northumberland St. The romantic comedy depicts a version of the Greek myth where Hades, god of the underworld, abducts Persephone — the daughter of Demeter, the goddess of the harvest.
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Who Were the Cimmerians of Greek Mythology?
They came into conflict with the Assyrians, the Phrygians, and the Lydians, among others. Within Greek mythology, they make an intriguing appearance in a very unexpected location, which has caused ...
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Could Chris Nolan’s The Odyssey Put Greek Mythology Back on the Menu?
Greek mythology has been widely used in the movie industry in the past, from Clash of the Titans to Troy and more. Yet, it hasn’t been featured in many films in recent years for some reason. This ...
The New York Times21d
A Stunning, Hallucinatory Retelling of Greek Myth
$35), a retelling of the Greek myth of Prometheus, in the mail for years now. The artist Anders Nilsen serializes it and self-publishes each chapter, which arrive in big envelopes that often ...
The Conversation26d
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 from ancient Greek and Roman mythology. In Greek and Roman ...
Greek Reporter28d
Who Was The Best Roman Emperor in History?
This marble bust portrays Roman Emperor Augustus, combining individualized likeness with the smooth, youthful appearance of a deity. Credit: Walters Art Museum, licensed under CC0. What comes to mind ...
Greek City Times28d
Science Declares a Greek Name the World’s Most Beautiful
The Roots and Reach of “Sophia” Tracing back to the Eastern Roman Empire, Sophia gained traction in Greek-speaking regions before rippling out to Slavic nations and, by the 16th century, weaving into ...
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Ancient Greek And Roman Statues Were Meant To Be Sniffed – And They Smelled Divine
Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has worked in the fields of neuroscience research and mental health treatment.
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Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
Researchers have known for many years that there was more to ancient Greek and Roman statues than ... objects that are worshipped for representing gods.) Brøns is fond of a quote she attributes to the ...