Hades
Ancient Greece
The Five Rivers of the Greek Underworld
Ruled by Hades, the god of the underworld, the infernal rivers of Greek mythology are often mentioned in ancient litterature.
Ancient Greece
Autumn Equinox Marks Solemn Change of Seasons
In Greek mythology, the Autumn equinox (which occurs on Wednesday) marks the return of the goddess Persephone to the underworld for three months, where she is reunited with her husband, Hades.
This somber event, as recorded by the ancient Greeks...
Ancient Greece
How Ancient Greece Shaped the Thought of Dante
Dante, the beloved poet of Italy, who penned the monumental and immortal works "Inferno," "Purgatorio," and "Paradiso," never visited Greece, but his thought was heavily influenced by the ancient Greeks and his poetry and, in turn, influenced Greek and...
Ancient Greece
Turkey Opens “Gate to Hell” in Ancient Greek City of Hierapolis
The famed "Gate to Hell" at the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Hierapolis in western Turkey has opened to regular visitors for the first time on Monday.
Known also as Pluto’s Gate—Ploutonion in Greek, Plutonium in Latin—the cave...
Greek News
The Concepts of Heaven and Hell in Ancient Greece
Ancient Greece's concepts for Heaven and Hell are of course different than those propounded by Christianity, but have striking similarities.
Media
The Xbox Series S Rules Black Friday 2021
Microsoft's Xbox Series S console is leading game console sales this Black Friday. The console's success is due to a combination of two factors: its price point and its availability.
While Sony's Playstation 5 is far and away the most...
Ancient Greece
Hades: The New Greek Mythology Game Taking Over Consoles Worldwide
Hades is a roguelike Greek mythology videogame developed and published by Supergiant games. The game was initially released for MacOS, Microsoft Windows, and Nintendo Switch on September 17, 2020, and quickly took the gaming world by storm. The game...
Ancient Greece
Critically-Acclaimed Video Game Allows Players to Explore Greek Mythology
A new video game called "Hades" thrusts players into the world of ancient Greek mythology through fast-paced gameplay, an engaging plot, and unbelievable design elements.
The game, released on September 17th by Supergiant Games on Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mac,...
Ancient Greece
Spring in Ancient Greece
Today is officially the first day of spring and a time when nature is reborn with fruitfulness. For the ancient Greeks, the natural phenomena such as the change of the season, were attributed to divine intervention.
One of the most...