Dante Gossip
The Muses Urania and Calliope The Italian poet Dante Alighieri, in his Divine Comedy, refers to Calliope: Here rise to life again, dead poetry! Let...
Mythology
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Who Killed Homer?
Homer is Dead “Who Killed Homer?” The Demise of Classical Education and The Recovery of Greek Wisdom, by Victor Davis Hanson and John Heath “Homer...
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Hermes, Athena and Apollo
Hermes, Athena and Apollo Hermes, just like Athena and Apollo, actively participated in the Trojan War – as told by Homer in the Iliad. Although...
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Three of the best Apollo depictions
But which one is number 1?
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WHY ACHILLES RESPECTED THE IKETIS(BEGGAR) PRIAM, WHO ASKED FOR THE BODY OF HECTOR: MERCY AND IKESIA(BEGGING) IN ANCIENT GREECE
In ancient Greece, kneeling before someone and declaring some form of submission was worse than losing your life. People would rather die proud and free...
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The Trojan Horse, painting by Henri-Paul Motte.
‘The Trojan Horse’, painting by Henri-Paul Motte.
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Oedipus and Antigone
Oedipus and Antigone “Oedipus at Colonus” It is in this play that Oedipus deals with the aftermath of his true identity being revealed. He and...
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Yeet Empedocles
Empedocles’ Death It is said that he died by throwing himself into Mount Etna, allowing him to turn into an immortal god. Another story includes...
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Medusa by Philtomato
Psst….My eyes are up here! Something my amazing patrons voted this week while i was streaming on twitch. It’s Medusa! I’ve always said that Medusa...
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THE MINOAN DOUBLE SACRED HORNS AND THE SACRED DOUBLE AX (HISTORY & SYMBOLISM)
The double sacred horns or sacrificial horns are the most common sacred symbol of the Minoan cult. They are placed as the crowning of sacred...
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Konstantin Chaykin Announces Limited-Edition Minotaur Watch | aBlogtoWatch
With China becoming one of the world’s most important luxury market over the past several years, watch brands have increasingly turned to designs tailored to...
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Achilles Drags the Body of Hector to the Greek Camp
Achilles Drags the Body of Hector to the Greek Camp Iliad Book XXII Now, come, you sons of Achaea, raise a song of triumph!...