Centaur
Ancient Greece
Centauridae, the Half-Women, Half-Horses of Greek Mythology
The Centauridae, or Centauresses, were fantastic creatures from ancient Greek mythology blending women and horses, much like the Centaurs, who had the torsos of men and the bodies of horses.
Called Κενταυρίδες, Kentaurides) or centauresses, in ancient Greek, they made...
Ancient Greece
The Most Famous Creatures from Greek Mythology
There are many stories in Greek mythology as well as creatures, which are supernatural beings, by powers and abilities, mostly immortal. These strange and sometimes terrifying creatures were used according to Greek mythology by the gods. They were sent to protect someone or something or simply to cause fear.
Archaeology
Greece Seeks Parthenon Sculpture from German Museum
Greece’s government is officially asking a German museum for the return of a head sculpture which once graced the Athens Parthenon.
The sculpture, a centaur's head which was located in the metope of Parthenon, has been an exhibit at the...
Ancient Greece
BBC Highlights the Fascinating Beasts of Ancient Greece
In an article titled “The fantastical beasts on ancient Greece,” published in its Culture section, BBC news website focused on a darker side of Greek art and more specifically on the fearsome creatures that were commonly depicted in...
Crime
Golden Dawn Recruits Children
The Deputy Prosecutor of the Supreme Court Charalambos Vourliotis is head of the investigation against Golden Dawn and in his nine-page report states that the criminal organization was formed in 1987.
According to Vourliotis the gang had infiltrated the ranks...