underworld gods
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.
Archaeology
Tablets Used to Cast Curses Discovered in 2,400-Year-Old Grave in Athens
Over a decade ago an ancient grave located northeast of Piraeus near Athens, revealed the cremated remains of a young women and five lead curse tablets from 2,400 years ago.
Four of the curse tablets are engraved with curses to be cast...