Persephone
Ancient Greece
Hades’ Abduction of Persephone Depicted in Stunning Amphipolis Mosaic
The abduction of Persephone by Hades, the king of the underworld according to Greek mythology is depicted in a stunning mosaic unearthed at Amphipolis, northern Greece a few years ago.
The female figure is shown with fiery red hair, cloaked...
Ancient Greece
The Mysterious Ancient Greek Necromancy Temple of Acheron
Necromancy in ancient Greece referred to the calling up of the souls of the dead from the Underworld to consult with them for oracular purposes.
The evocation of the dead was a ritual that was practiced secretly, and it is...
Ancient Greece
The Three Judges of the Ancient Greek Underworld
Ancient Greeks believed that all dead people ended up to a dark underworld called Hades (Άδης), where three judges decided on their afterlife fate
Ancient Greece
Autumn Equinox Marks Solemn Change of Seasons
Our Fall Equinox this year (2023) arrives at Saturday, September at 06:50 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). That would be at 2:50 a.m. EDT for those on the Americas' East coast.
In Greek mythology, the Autumn equinox (which occurs on Wednesday)...
Ancient Greece
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...
Ancient Greece
The Story of Demeter and Persephone
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Like many stories of Greek mythology, Persephone’s descent into the realm of Hades, and her emergence from it, has resonances in contemporary arts, most especially the notion of death and rebirth.
By Chris Mackie
The student of Greek mythology is often...
Ancient Greece
What Greek Mythology Teaches Us About Women’s Rebellion
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Greek mythology has much to teach us about women's rebellion. Although women were considered minors, in myths they spoke truth to power and fiercely resisted injustice and oppression.
By Marie-Claire Beaulieu
As a scholar of ancient mythology, I’m aware of many...
Ancient Greece
British Museum Returns Looted Ancient Greek Statue to Libya
After a long legal battle, London’s British Museum returned last week a looted ancient Greek statue of the goddess Persephone to Libya
Ancient Greece
Greeks Celebrate Arrival of Spring with Ancient Tradition of Martis
Spring is (almost) in the air in Greece, and Greeks will soon begin preparations to welcome the new season by celebrating an ancient annual custom. The tradition of "Martis" entails that everyone, regardless of age, adorns themselves with red...
Ancient Greece
Greeks Celebrate Arrival of Spring with Ancient Tradition of Martis
Spring is (almost) in the air in Greece, and Greeks will soon begin preparations to welcome the new season by celebrating an ancient annual custom. The tradition of "Martis" entails that everyone, regardless of age, adorns themselves with red...