The ancient Greeks closely linked the owl with wisdom, especially through its connection to the goddess Athena. But why did they believe this bird of prey embodied wisdom? What is it about the owl that made it a symbol...
One of the most striking aspects of the ancient Greek philosopher Proclus’s thought is his discussion of planetary spheres and their associated satellites, a concept that, remarkably, aligns with modern astronomical knowledge.
''In each of the planetary spheres, therefore, there...
Thanksgiving day is celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada. Traditionally, it has been a time to give thanks for a bountiful harvest — something that the ancient Greeks also did thousands of years ago.
Today, we give thanks...
The "Promitheia 2025" festival, held last weekend on Mount Olympus, marked its 30th year celebrating the Dodecatheists, adherents to the twelve gods of Olympus.
This annual event, also known as the Promethean Festival, serves as a vibrant expression of the...
The most famous account of creation is undoubtedly the one contained in the first two chapters of Genesis. However, many other creation stories exist from all around the world. A few of them were even written in the Late...
The cult of Serapis in Egypt arose during Ptolemy I's reign and would become one of the centers of Ptolemaic soft power in the East and West alike.
Serapis (Greek: Σέραπις) was a Greco-Egyptian god introduced in Alexandria of Egypt...
A group of Greek musicians has been resurrecting the Orphic Hymns, a collection of eighty-seven hymns to the Gods which have been used in the mystical rituals of ancient Greece.
PanArmonia is a musical ensemble consisting of 12 members and...
