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The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also Perfumed
Texts from Cicero, Callimachus, and other ancient writers describe how statues were anointed with fragrant oils and ointments ...
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The Nymphs of Ancient Greece
For ancient Greeks, every waterway was protected by nymphs. They were invariably ageless young girls who existed even before ...
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What Role Did Slaves Play in Ancient Athenian Society, and What Were Their Rights?
Solon's laws in ancient Athens protected slaves' rights, revealing a unique approach to slavery in the society of the Athenians.
Greek and Roman nymphs weren’t just sexy nature spirits. They had other important jobs too
Nymphs offer us more than just stories of sexy nature spirits. They can reveal how ancient people thought about their world ...
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“Homeland of ancient gods — that’s where we drew inspiration from” – Jordan praises Greece – What happened at Nike’s dinner in Kavouri, with video and photos
Basketball legend Michael Jordan praised Greece during a Nike dinner held in his honor — with major NBA stars in attendance in Athens ...
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5 reveals from Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey teaser
The Odyssey is an action fantasy epic movie in development written, directed, and co-produced by Christopher Nolan.
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THE UNIVERSE, THE GODS, AND MEN: Ancient Greek Myths
THE UNIVERSE, THE GODS, AND MEN: Ancient Greek Myths Gijs van Hensbergen, , trans. from the French by Linda Asher. . HarperCollins, $24 (224pp) ISBN 978-0-06-019775-9 ...
16 Books That Put a Modern Day Twist on Ancient Mythology
From Rebecca Yarros’s Fourth Wing series to the resurgence of Wicked, fantasy books have all but taken over the best-sellers lists as of late. And if you’re one of the readers who’s been gobbling them ...