Most scientists claim that Romans adopted their gods directly from the Greeks. The reality, however, is more complicated.
Every city in Greece had a 'patron' god or goddess. People believed patron gods protected them from harm. A Greek coin showing Pegasus and the goddess, Athena. The Greeks thought the gods lived ...
Ancient Greece had some famous priestesses who played a significant role in the religious and cultural life of the time.
An ancient Greek snake altar made to appease the gods of the underworld was just unearthed in southern Turkey. Though the ancient city in which it was found is believed to be the birthplace of Santa ...
This story appears in the January/February 2017 issue of National Geographic History magazine ... Dionysus was the god of wine, an important part of the revelry at Greek feasts.
From iconic Santorini to legendary Delos, embark on an Aegean odyssey designed as part of an exclusive collaboration with Food & Wine magazine. Encounter rich island traditions and timeless myths ...
Every city in Greece had a 'patron' god or goddess. People believed patron gods protected them from harm. A Greek coin showing Pegasus and the goddess, Athena. The Greeks thought the gods lived ...