Category: Ancient Greece
The Flood Myth of Baucis and Philemon
The ancient flood story of Baucis and Philemon is a tale of hospitality and kindness. It bears some similarities to other great flood stories that…
Discovering the Significance of Hades in Ancient Greece
In ancient Greek mythology, Hades is the god of the underworld, the realm of the dead. He is the brother of Zeus and Poseidon, and…
Exploring the Mythical River Acheron: The Gateway to the Underworld
Acheron is a river in Greek mythology believed to be the principal river of the underworld. The word “Acheron” is derived from the Greek word…
How the Ancient Greeks Worshiped God Zeus
The ancient Greeks worshiped the chief god Zeus in a variety of ways. One of the most common forms of worship was through sacrifice. The…
Was the Goddess Aphrodite an Ancient Alien?
In ancient Greek mythology, Aphrodite is the goddess of love, beauty, and sexuality. She is widely considered as one of the most important and powerful…
The Power of Ivy in Ancient Greek and Roman Mythology and Symbolism
Ivy is a plant that has been around for centuries and has been used for many purposes. It is a climbing plant that can attach…
Exploring Abaddon: The Demon of the Bottomless Pit was a Pagan God
In demonology, Abaddon (Hebrew: אֲבַדּוֹן, avaddon, “place of destruction”, “place of perdition”) is the king of the bottomless pit, the place of the dead. He…
How the Ancient Greeks worshiped Artemis
Artemis was one of the most widely worshipped goddesses in the ancient Greek world. She was the daughter of Zeus and Leto, and the twin…
Aeschylus and the Origins of Tragedy
Tragedy has a long and rich history, dating back to ancient Greece. One of the earliest and most influential playwrights in this genre was Aeschylus,…
