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Circe, the Enchantress of Greek Mythology, as Depicted in Paintings
In Homer’s Odyssey, the episode of the witch Circe is one of the most deliciously intriguing of the epic. She is often ...
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Why Greek Philosopher Empedocles’ Four Elements Theory is Still Relevant
The ancient Greeks looked to use the four main elements to interpret reality and the world. Empedocles was the proponent of ...
Hagia Sophia: Secrets of the 1,600-year-old megastructure that has survived the collapse of empires
One of the world’s most famous religious buildings, Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia was extraordinary when it was built in the sixth century, and with a history surrounded in myth, legend and controversy, it ...
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Books Inspired by Asian Folklore and Mythology
Political intrigue, swoon-worthy romance, fierce heroes, mythical creatures—the books on this list have it all! But most notably, all of these stories were inspired by the legends and folktales that ...
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Greece
Scientists are investigating for the first time how dangerous the island's next big one could be. All Christians, from Orthodox and western churches, are celebrating Easter on the same day this year.
Daily Mail16d
The secrets behind Ralph Fiennes' startling transformation into a buff and bronzed Greek hero at 62 years old - as the expert who guided him reveals how you can do it too
In the new film, the star plays a very toned but underfed Greek hero Odysseus who returns home to his wife Penelope, played by Juliette Binoche, after 20 years. Fitness guru Dan Avasilcai ...
The Independent26d
9 of the best cruises to see the Greek islands
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...