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What is the ancient Egyptian 'Eye of Horus' — and why is it found in so many burials?
According to Egyptian mythology, Horus was the son of Osiris, the god of the underworld. Horus fought his uncle Seth to see who would be ruler of Egypt. During the fight, Seth mut ...
Greek Reporter13h
Dionysus, the Astonishingly Modern Olympian God
The ancient Greeks considered Dionysus the 12th Olympic god. He was not taken seriously by his father Zeus nor by most of the ...
Smithsonian Magazine1d
Was Talos, the Bronze Automaton Who Guarded the Island of Crete in Greek Myth, an Early Example of Artificial Intelligence?
One such ancient story centers on the bronze sentry Talos. Forged by Hephaestus, the Greek god of smiths and artisans, Talos ...
Zimbabwe’s house of stone: the gallery that showcases a famous sculpture tradition
Zimbabwe is the house of stone, both literally and figuratively, with its very name derived from the ancient stone city of ...
Greek Reporter3d
Four Ancient Greek Mysteries Sparking Controversy To This Day
There are many mysteries concerning the ancient Greek world, including the identity of some of its most illustrious members ...
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PHOTOS: Angels of Rome’s Ponte Sant’Angelo guide pilgrims through Christ’s passion
The recently restored Ponte Sant’Angelo in Rome features 10 angels holding symbols of Christ’s passion, creating a profound ...