Dorians

How Nazi Germany Usurped Ancient Greece’s Legacy

Nazi propaganda didn't hesitate to usurp ancient Greece's history and classical past to legitimize both their cultural and racial supremacist views. We can see signs of this phenomenon everywhere we look at nazi Germany. From the “neo-Grec” nudes of Arno...

The Unknown Legendary Ancestry of Greek Scientist Pythagoras

Pythagoras is one of the most famous figures from the ancient Greek world. His life is the subject of interest to many historians, and even children from all around the world learn about him and his mathematical concepts. However,...

Did the Dorians Invade Greece? The Debate Behind an Ancient Theory

The Dorian Invasion is a historical and archaeological hypothesis that suggests a migration or invasion of the ancient Greek mainland by a group of people called the Dorians during the Late Bronze Age or Early Iron Age. According to this...

Before the Greeks Were Greeks: The Story That Gave Them a Name

Greek tradition traced the origins of the Greek people to the dawn of human renewal. At the heart of this sacred memory stood Deucalion, his son Hellene, and Hellene’s consort, Orseis. Together, they served as the patriarchs of the...

How Hyllus, the Son of Hercules, Shaped the Legacy of the Dorian Greeks

  Hyllus, son of Hercules and Deianira, serves as a vital link between Hercules and the origins of the Dorian Greeks, born into a world of divine heritage and mortal strife. His life bridged two great traditions: the heroic lineage of...

The Origins and Migrations of Ancient Greek Tribes

Many people know the rich and legendary history of Greece. However, who knew that the ancient Greeks originated from numerous tribes? In the beautiful landscapes of the Mediterranean, where the blue sea meets the sunny skies, lies the birthplace of...

Aletes: The Descendant of Hercules Who Claimed the Ancient Greek City of Corinth

Among the many descendants of Hercules, the ancient Greek demigod, who surged out of the Peloponnesian past, one name remains obscure yet significant: that of Aletes. Son of Hippotes, descendant of the mighty Hercules, and claimant of Corinth, Aletes...