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A Roman Statue of Athena Is Unveiled at Wrightwood 659 Ahead of ‘Myth and Marble’ at the Art Institute of Chicago
The statue, now known as the Halsted Athena, portrays the goddess wearing a warrior’s helmet, her hand extended outward as if ...
Greek Reporter5d
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 ...
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 ...
Greek Reporter15d
10 World-Famous Paintings Embracing Greek Mythology
“Ulysses and the Sirens,” John William Waterhouse, 1891. Credit: Public Domain Greek mythology came to life on canvas through numerous vibrant artworks, many of which have transcended into ...
Greek City Times28d
Depiction of Greek Goddess Hecate Found in 3,000-Year-Old Temple Complex in Turkey
Archaeologists excavating a 3,000-year-old temple complex in Turkey’s southwestern Mugla province have uncovered a depiction of the goddess Hecate. The discovery was made at Lagina, an ancient Greek ...
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Zodiac signs as Indian gods: A divine connection between astrology and mythology
Aries' courage mirrors Lord Kartikeya, while Taurus' stability aligns with Goddess Lakshmi. Gemini's intellect resonates with Lord Ganesha, and Cancer's sensitivity with Lord Shiva. Each sign ...