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To the lover of Greek myths, the Amazons might seem as imaginary as the hydra or Pegasus, but archaeologists are finding compelling evidence for the existence of ancient warrior women.
Electra’s tragic myth inspired Carl Jung’s Electra complex, shaping psychological views on father-daughter relationships.
With all the buzz about how to get the most out of AI tools, we wanted to find out which prompts actually generate effective, ...
Those seeking a first-rate account of the meanings and origins of the Greek myths, as well as a fresh and absorbing narrative, will find no better guide than Vernant. (Sept. 19) ...
Did Dragons Really Exist? Could these creatures be more than just imagination? Modern researchers are looking to geomythology ...
Artificial intelligence is now common. Scholars suggest its origins are ancient. Greek myths feature automatons like Talos, a ...
In the early 20th century, architects and artists like Hugh Ferriss drew on the myths and monuments of ancient Babylon to imagine futuristic skylinesmelding ziggurats with modernism in a visionary ...
Greek mythology sparked the Renaissance, transforming art from religious instruction to profound explorations of human ...
Greek mythology and its stories of love, power, betrayal, and tragedy have fascinated many generations. But let’s also take a ...
Rather than going back in time to give voice to an ancient Greek figure, author Mark Prins uses the myths of yore—particularly, Apollo’s obsession with Daphne after being struck by Eros’s ...
From Rebecca Yarros’s Fourth Wing series to the resurgence of Wicked, fantasy books have all but taken over the best-sellers lists as of late. And if you’re one of the readers who’s been gobbling them ...
When we learn about Greek mythology in school, we hear a lot about the heroes. But it turns out that there's a lot of little details — and entire stories — that are super dark, and slip ...