Greek mythology came to life on canvas through numerous vibrant artworks, many of which have transcended into world-famous masterpieces of paining.
Throughout history, mythological subjects have fascinated the minds of people who continue to admire ancient legends captured by painters...
Aphrodite’s worship began in ancient fertility cults on the island of Cyprus, long before she entered the Greek pantheon as the final Olympian deity. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility, she has endured through the ages as a timeless...
The Homeric Hymns are a collection of thirty-three ancient Greek poems composed in the old epic style in which Homer's Iliad and Odyssey were written.
In Ancient Greece, it was customary for performances to begin with a hymn to a god...
The island of Milos in Greece is a stunning destination with a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and relaxed island vibes.
It is no wonder that the Cycladic island was recently named by Conde Nast Traveller as the...
The hauntingly beautiful myth of Psyche and Eros, a moving love story coming from the rich Greek mythology, has inspired countless artists all over the world throughout the centuries.
From Renaissance painters all the way to today's filmmakers, Psyche and...
For the ancient Greeks, Aphrodite was about so much more than love and beauty. In an overarching way, she was the goddess of consensus, as in any interaction between consenting people or groups of people. In politics, business and...
The ancient Greek city of Corinth was not just renowned across the ancient world for its wealth and cosmopolitan atmosphere. It was infamous for its very relaxed morals, the sexual freedom of its citizens and visitors, and the so-called...
The Ancient Greek festival of Adonia, dedicated to the god Adonis, centered on themes of death and rebirth with striking parallels to later Christian traditions such as Easter. It combined loss and return, as well as death and renewal,...
Egypt has agreed to purchase the full output of Cyprus’ offshore Aphrodite gas field once production begins, according to a Bloomberg report. The agreement underscores Cairo’s push to secure long-term energy supplies as domestic natural gas demand continues to...
