The Desperate Housewife Whose Face Launched a Thousand Ships
In “Helen of Troy, 1993,” the poet Maria Zoccola relocates a figure from Greek mythology into small-town Tennessee.
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How Archaeologists Discovered Europe’s Oldest-Known Book, Revealing Never-Before-Seen Insights Into Ancient Religion and Philosophy
Charred by the flames of a funeral pyre, the Derveni Papyrus has proved to be a fascinating—and confounding—artifact ...
The Stanford Daily4d
‘Daughter of Ruins’ portrays women’s perseverance through an ode to its author’s Grecian home
Corporon’s novel explores the lives of three Greek women, showcasing the complications of family histories and the power of ...
Game Rant6d
Jujutsu Kaisen: The Mythology Behind Ryomen Sukuna, Explained
Jujutsu Kaisen features layers of mythological references, and Sukuna's character is one classic example of the series' use ...
Greek Reporter16d
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 ...
Irish Central18d
Who was the Fairy King in ancient Celtic mythology?
His name means “Fair Haired” in Old Irish. Finvarra is also the King of the Daoine Sidhe, a race of deities in Irish mythology, and is sometimes described as the King of the Dead. His home is ...
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Philippines forges ahead with Typhon purchase plan: ‘China should not intervene’
The Philippines is forging ahead with its retention of a US-made Typhon missile system, brushing aside China’s demand for its removal, in a move seen by experts as both a declaration of self ...
Bangkok Post21d
China slams Philippines, warns of 'arms race' in region
HONG KONG - China has ramped up pressure on the Philippines to withdraw the US Typhon missile system stationed there, warning of "arms race risks" in the region. Beijing's foreign ministry on ...
The Straits Times21d
China urges the Philippines to return to ‘peaceful development’
The US Typhon system, which can be equipped with cruise missiles capable of striking Chinese targets, was brought in for joint exercises earlier in 2024. On Dec 24, Philippine Defence Minister ...
Global Times22d
China stresses offensive nature of US Typhon missile system, urging the Philippines to honor its withdrawal commitment
In response to Philippine Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro's claims that the deployment of US Typhon mid-range missile system to the Philippines in the context of joint exercises is legitimate ...
India.com22d
Philippines’ decision to acquire Typhon missile system from US rattles China, Beijing issues warning, says its threat to…
Amid rising tensions with China in the South China Sea, the Philippines is reportedly planning to acquire the medium-range Typhon missile system from the US, a move which has infuriated its ...
RepublicWorld23d
China Warns of Arms Race as Philippines Acquires Advanced Typhon Missile System
The Typhon Missile System: A Game-Changer for the Philippines On December 23, 2024, the Philippines announced plans to acquire the U.S. Typhon missile system, a significant leap in the country's ...