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Ancient Greece
Cerberus: Guard Dog of the Underworld in Ancient Greek Mythology
Cerberus (Greek: Κέρβερος/Kérberos) was the multi-headed guard dog of Hades, the Underworld in ancient Greek mythology. The hound's task was to guard the entrance to the Underworld and keep the living separated from the dead.
The fearsome hound's description varies...
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Unexpected Greek Roots in Slavic Folklore
Greek mythology has deeply impacted various cultures around the world, and its roots can surprisingly be seen in Slavic folklore and fairytales.
Ancient heroes found their reflection in legends and fairy tales, and dangerous swamps and dense forests of Eastern...
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The Ancient Greek Myth of Sisyphus that’s Trending on TikTok and Twitter
The ancient Greek myth of Sisyphus is currently trending on social media sites like TikTok and Twitter. Users have been satirizing the myth in memes posted online.
In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was a cunning and deceitful king who was condemned...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...