Many people know the rich and legendary history of Greece. However, who knew that the ancient Greeks originated from numerous tribes? In the beautiful...
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Few symbols in human history have captured the imagination quite like the Gorgoneion—Medusa’s petrifying face, with her hair made of writhing snakes. Particularly in ancient Greece, it was regarded as a symbol of pure terror and fear, an apotropaic depiction used as a shield against the evil eye. Beyond its ancient Greek mythical origins, the […]
Many people know the rich and legendary history of Greece. However, who knew that the ancient Greeks originated from numerous tribes? In the beautiful...
Among the many symbols connected to Asclepius, one of the most intriguing yet least understood are the porieas, or yellow serpents, believed to be...
When you think of the Greek language, you don’t necessarily think of the Polynesian languages, do you? However, the connection between Greek and the...
When you think of the Greek language, you don’t necessarily think of the Polynesian languages, do you? However, the connection between Greek and the...
Nestled on the western coast of the Greek island of Euboea (Evia), the ancient city of Eretria was once one of the most influential centers in ancient...
Nestled on the western coast of the Greek island of Euboea (Evia), the ancient city of Eretria was once one of the most influential centers in ancient...
Continuing its summer programme is the 2025 edition of the International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama. Following its season premiere in early July,...
Among the many descendants of Hercules, the ancient Greek demigod, who surged out of the Peloponnesian past, one name remains obscure yet significant:...
Greek mythology is absolutely filled with interactions between the gods and humans. The gods regularly intervened in human affairs. They got involved...
Throughout history, cultures have imagined paradise as an idealized realm where the righteous find eternal happiness. These ancient paradises reflect...