What the cult of Aphrodite reveals about ancient attitudes towards love—and desire
A mix of ancient divinities, Aphrodite was patron over love, beauty, fertility, and war. But the venerated Greek deity has a ...
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How to Choose and Connect with a Patron God or Goddess
Well, in many cultures, that’s precisely what a patron god or goddess does. These divine figures are not just distant, mythological characters; they play an active, guiding role in the lives of their ...
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Tiresias: The Ancient Greek Prophet Who Lived as a Man and as a Woman
Tiresias, the blind Ancient Greek prophet, could foresee the future for Apollo, and was transformed by Hera and lived as a woman for seven years ...
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Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Movie Must Avoid A Common Fantasy Mistake With Its Female Characters
Many fantasy movies have reduced their female characters to one-dimensional stereotypes, and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey ...
These Rococo Names Embody the Opulence Elegance of the Era
At the beginning of each new year, predictions abound: what will be the hottest styles, the biggest trends, the things people ...
Beautiful islands, lost cities and wonders: Three continents in a week
Heraklion From its yacht-decorated Venetian harbour to its lofty walled bastions, Crete’s capital rewards wanderers, and the ...
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Best Palladium Stocks
Wollaston named it palladium after the asteroid Pallas that was discovered in 1802, which was named after Pallas Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, useful arts and prudent warfare. Palladium has ...
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How Byzantine Monasteries Saved Ancient Greek Treasures
One of the most amazing accomplishments of Byzantine monasteries was the miraculous preservation of ancient Greek treasures ...
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Far right likely to be tasked with forming new government in Austria
President to meet with Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl after chancellor resigned following collapse of coalition talks ...