Poseidon
Ancient Greece
Roman Statue of Greco-Roman Sea God Unearthed in England
Archaeologists unearthed a Roman statue of Greco-Roman sea god, Triton, during excavations for a housing development in Kent, England.
Measuring an impressive 2.3 feet in height and width, the Triton statue weighs over 132 pounds and was situated just 1.3...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Swimming Pool in Greece Among the Most Beautiful Ever Built
An ancient swimming pool at Isthmia near Corinth in Greece is still regarded 2,000 years later as an aesthetic and engineering marvel.
The swimming pool located on a prominent height overlooking the Great Ravine on the Isthmus of Corinth was...
Ancient Greece
New Artifacts Unearthed at Ancient Greek Sanctuary of Helike
Archaeologists have unearthed more artifacts from the ruins of the ancient sanctuary of Poseidon at Helike, southern Greece.
Ancient Greece
Poseidon: The Almighty Greek God of the Sea
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God of the sea, rivers, storms, earthquakes, bulls, and horses, Poseidon occupies a large amount of ancient Greek mythology, literature, and theology, as well as multiple appearances in modern pop culture.
By Dimosthenis Vasiloudis
He had an unpredictable temperament that reflected...
Archaeology
Stunning Greek Mosaics Uncovered in Syria
A rare and stunning mosaic panel depicting Greek scenes has recently been uncovered in the Homs province of Syria. Experts say it dates back to the Roman era.
Syrian state news agency SANA reported that archeologists unearthed the sizeable mosaic...
Ancient Greece
How Athens Got Its Name
The story of how Athens, one of the oldest cities in the world, attained its current name is a foundational Greek myth.
Unbeknown to many, the city actually had several names throughout its 3,400 years of recorded history.
The initial name...
Ancient Greece
Was Atlantis’ Temple of Poseidon the Palace of Knossos in Crete?
Plato's account of the lost civilization of Atlantis includes a description of a marvelous temple of god Poseidon. It was said to have been in the center of Atlantis, so it was a very prominent part. However, in most...
Ancient Greece
What Ancient Greece Thinkers Believed About Extraterrestrial Life
There were schools of thought in Ancient Greece that speculated about extraterrestrial life, in trying to answer questions about the universe
Ancient Greece
How Was Winter Solstice Celebrated in Ancient Greece?
The winter solstice occurs on December 21st in our current calendar and marks the longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere. For many ancient Greeks following the Attic calendar, the winter solstice was a time for celebrations...
Culture
Greece Celebrates the Real Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas
Greece celebrates Saint Nicholas, who according to the Christian Orthodox faith is the predecessor of Santa Claus, on December 6th.
The omnipresent, joyous, white-bearded man who dressed in red most of the time, became particularly popular in the 19th century,...