There is plentiful evidence for playing along, for skepticism, and for resistance. Introduction As for the frieze...
Mythology
Egyptian kings demonstrated centralized control and stability by maintaining a physical presence in cult locations. Introduction The...
The interrelations between different cultures and scientific chemical arts have held many constants. Egypt It is almost...
They believed that the great freshwater river Oceanus surrounded the world where the sky touched the earth’s...
As the daughters of the Night, the Fates ruled the dark destinies of humankind. Introduction The Fates...
Ancient Greece and Rome myths about Cupid explore the messier – sometimes scarier – sides of love....
Lamia had an insatiable thirst for blood and hunger for human flesh. Introduction Lamia is a female or...
His bad temper often contrasted with his more gentle brothers, Zephyrus and Notus. Introduction Boreas is the god of the...
It’s a very different language of imagery. A very different vocabulary, in a way, of expressing things....
The Barnacle Goose myth was propagated during the early Medieval period through Bestiaries. Introduction One version of...
A brief discussion of a few selected deities of various types to serve as a basic introduction...
Ancient Egyptian religious beliefs created a fascinating foundation for their unique society. Introduction When most people think...
Ancient Egyptian mortuary texts represent an ongoing, ever-evolving tradition. Introduction Given the number of tombs, mortuary temples,...
Ancient ancestors who populated the Pacific region before being absorbed into mythological tales. Introduction Menehune is the term...
Why the name Artemis is indicative of a more diverse era of space exploration. Artemis I will...
The field of ‘monster studies’ looks at how texts reflect ideas about what’s evil, weird, or scary....
Enormous, scaly, fire-breathing dragons have fascinated civilizations for centuries. Introduction The premiere of HBO’s prequel to “Game...
There has been a long tradition of approaching the problem of monsters from the viewpoint of “philosophical...
Thanatos was the son of Nyx (Night) and Erebus (Darkness) and the twin brother of Hypnos (Sleep)....
The need to preserve the body and provide for daily needs in the afterlife was essential. Introduction...
They believed that an ongoing cycle of decay, death, and rebirth was what provided for the eternal...
The story of Atreus and his heirs made excellent dramatic material for ancient Greek and Roman literature....
Medusa was violated by Poseidon in Athena’s temple and then punished for being violated. Introduction Medusa is a...
Satyrs are frequently depicted causing havoc by attacking women and performing lewd tricks with wine cups. Introduction...
Almost all analyses of ancient festivals are no more than probable, ahistorical scripts or templates. Introduction The...
Hippolyta was but the second of the known Amazon queens. Introduction Hippolyta, or Hippolyte, was a queen...
The story is a narrative literary device to set the background for the stories of the continuous...
Poseidon was a major civic god of several city-states, such as Athens and Corinth. Introduction Poseidon[1] was...
Chalchiutlicue brings fertility to crops and is thought to protect women and children. Introduction Chalchiuhtlicue (also spelled...
The golden fleece was the object Jason and his Argonauts were sent to retrieve. Introduction The golden...