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Archaeologists In Turkey Just Unearthed An Ancient Statue Head Believed To Depict The Greek Goddess Hestia

Archaeologists excavating in İzmir, Turkey unearthed the head of a Hellenistic statue believed to depict the Greek goddess ...

Myths about the winter solstice: which ancient beliefs have survived to the present day

The winter solstice is not only an astronomical event, but also an important day in the mythology and folk beliefs of different cultures. In ancient times, this moment was associated with the cult of ...
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The Ancient Greek Roots of Winter Solstice Rituals

Ancient Greek winter solstice festivals such as Haloa and Poseidon’s month blended astronomy, fertility rites, and the divine ...
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Sappho, the Ancient Greek Poet

Sappho sang of desire, passion, and love, mostly directed towards women. She remains the most mysterious of ancient poets.

Greek Myths: Sex, Drugs & Tragedy (Part 3)

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150 Greek Baby Names Inspired by Culture, Myths and More, Plus Their Meanings

In Greek mythology, the goddess of spring and the Greek underworld. Related: 205 Truly Cool Names That Mean ‘Water’ for Baby ...