In Greek mythology, Aether was a god of light and the god of the Upper Sky. He had an especially prominent role in Orphic mythology.

The Tower of Babel has a surprising parallel in Greek mythology—Otus and Ephialtes’ daring attempt to reach Olympus.

Is your baby legendary? Yeah — that was a rhetorical question. Of course they are!! That's why we've come up with a list of mythical names that come from different mythologies from all around the ...

"The Role of Animals in Ancient Greek Mythology and Life: Or The Polis Meets Wild Kingdom" will be the topic of the Nov. 5 University Forum lecture. Kenneth Kitchell, professor of classical humanities ...

Accidental archaeological discoveries are relatively common in Greece, a country renowned for its ancient heritage, and often made during building construction or public works. In December ...

The answers, as in many questions about Hinduism, lie in a mixture of myths, history, and the enduring faith of an ancient people, trusting as much in the munificence of invisible deities as in ...

the hero poet and musician of Greek mythology. Richard Janko, a classicist at the University of Michigan, has called the papyrus “the most important new piece of evidence about Greek philosophy ...

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The art and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome has long been referenced ... and is influenced by mythology and history – one screen features trompe l’oeil columns, while another depicts ...

Smite is a perfect blend of ancient mythology and modern gaming. Kid Icarus is one of the most beloved video game franchises that Nintendo fans are still begging for a reboot. It combines Greek ...

While skeptics dismiss it as a myth or misidentification, enthusiasts hold onto the hope that it might be evidence of a surviving prehistoric creature. This article explores ancient animals that may ...