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Shrine of Greek God Dionysus Discovered at Leicester Cathedral

An ancient Roman shrine, possibly of the Greek god Dionysus, was discovered recently buried beneath the graveyard of Leicester Cathedral in the United Kingdom. The find, along with thousands of others, was identified by archaeologists during preparatory excavations for the...

Did the Ancient Greeks and Romans Worship the Same Gods?

Modern sources often speak of Greco-Roman mythology. The reason for this expression is that both Greek and Roman mythology are intricately linked. In fact, the Romans, as is known, adopted their gods directly from the Greeks. At least, that...

Rediscovered Temple of Poseidon in Greece Larger Than Initially Assumed

Latest excavations shed more light on the recently rediscovered temple of Poseidon in Ilia, southern Greece.

When Did the Greek Gods ‘Stop Interacting’ With Humans?

Greek mythology is absolutely filled with interactions between the gods and humans. The gods regularly intervened in human affairs. They got involved in battles, spoke to people, and even had children with humans. Obviously, real Greek history was quite...

Peacock in Greek Mythology was a Symbol of Royalty and Power

The peacock plays a role in Greek mythology as the symbol of the goddess Hera, the consort of Zeus. Originally from India, where they were symbolic of royalty, they were later brought to ancient Babylon by Indian traders many...

Love and Jealousy Between the Gods in Greek Mythology

Some of the most famous stories of love and jealousy come from tales of lust between the gods in Greek mythology. Zeus, the king of the Olympian Gods, was not only known for being the most prominent deity in the...

When Did Greek Mythology End and Greek History Begin?

There are countless myths and legends about ancient Greece. Of course, there are also countless historical records about it, too. So when did ancient Greek mythology come to an end, being replaced by pure history? Many people believe that most...

Eight Magnificent Ancient Greek Works of Art Found in Foreign Museums

The Parthenon Marbles are the most famous of all the Greek antiquities displayed in museums outside the country.

Greek Gods and Their Symbolic Animals

The awe-inspiring Greek gods, deeply intertwined with the natural world, are associated with certain animals considered to be sacred embodiments of various gods. Through their unique characteristics, the creatures mirror the divine powers of these gods. Numerous legends recount instances...

Koalemos, the Ancient Greek God of Stupidity

There are many ancient Greek gods in mythology, representing all aspects of human life and various concepts. There is Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty, Apollo, the god of of music and dance, Ares, the god of war, and Poseidon, the...