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The Most Enchanting Ancient Greek Myth: The Creation of the Aegean Islands

The most beautiful ancient Greek myth is the creation of the Aegean islands, particularly of Delos and the Cyclades. The myth is about Zeus, the king of the gods, and Leto’s love a...

The Mythical and Exotic Greek Islets of Lichadonisia

There is history and mythology abounding throughout Greece, and the exotic Greek islands of Lichadonisia are no exception. The enticing, magical tales of the creation of this islan...

Legends and mysteries haunting Greece, from Davelis Cave to the Drosoulites

From Frangokastello in Crete to Mavris Petras Street in Thessaloniki and the “Well of Souls” in Kifissia, Greece is still full of metaphysical narratives and unexplained phenomena...

Why Greek Villagers Believed for Centuries That Toads Attacked Livestock to Steal Milk

For centuries, Greek villagers across mainland Greece lived with a firm conviction that toads were dangerous predators. People believed the animals crept into barns at night, latch...

Where Do the Names of Greek Islands Come From?

Many Greek islands derive their names from mythical heroes, ancient gods and kings, or from geological features. The Greek territory is composed of 6,000 islands and islets scatter...

Four Ancient Greek Mysteries Sparking Controversy To This Day

Ancient Greece is known across the globe for its vast contributions to the very foundations of our modern world. Western ideals, sometimes taken for granted, such as Democratic rul...

The Greek Roswell: UFO Sightings in Greece Nobody Talks About

While international attention tends to focus on the Pentagon’s declassified files or sightings over the American Southwest, Greece has quietly accumulated its own extensive catalog...

Take A Look at These Greek Mythology Romances

Fan of Greek mythology romances? These novels, like Dearly Departed by Chip Pons, tell the stories of the gods... in a new way.

The Top Five Craziest Greek Gods

As we count down the top five crazy Greek gods, many will wish to know who the absolute craziest is. But what should the criteria for crazy be exactly? This is difficult to say. Ca...

Inside The Myth Of Selkies, The Seal-Human Shapeshifters Of Celtic Lore

According to Celtic and Norse mythology, selkies are seals who can become human by shedding their "sealskin" on land. The post Inside The Myth Of Selkies, The Seal-Human Shapeshif...

Crazy Mythical Creatures: They Had Too Much Time Back Then

Mount Pangaion: The Mountain of Gold and Ancient Greek Oracles

Mount Pangaion, a prominent peak in the ancient region of Thrace (modern Greek Macedonia), was a geographical nexus of wealth, mystery, and profound religious significance in the a...

Archaeologists Just Found A Greek Theater Mask Figurine At An Ancient Worship Site Inside A Croatian Cave

Uncovered in a previously blocked-off area of Crno Jezero cave, this 2,300-year-old sanctuary may have been used to worship Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, theater, and "r...

Superfoods of the Greek countryside

Ancient botanists and healers documented them; earlier generations brought them into the kitchen and into Greece’s folk traditions; and modern science confirms many of their valuab...

Nagas In Hinduism And Glycon In Ancient Greece - Comparison

A Comparison Between Nagas In Hinduism And Glycon In Ancient GreeceIn the diverse tapestry of world religions and mythologies, serpent deities have held a peculiar fascination. Amo...

Greece unveils ‘Ferto’ arcade game inspired by Eurovision entry

Greece’s entry for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest is getting an interactive twist, with a new online arcade game inspired by the song “Ferto” and its performer, Akylas.

Greek Easter Traditions and Customs Across Greece

Greek Easter is full of ancient traditions and customs, followed faithfully throughout the millennia, making the feast a colorful one.

Greece - Wall painting a Mycenaean lady. about 1200 B.C., Mycenae (97)

Postcard Greece - Wall painting a Mycenaean lady. about 1200 B.C., Mycenae 

Meet Hecate, The Greek Deity Who Appeared On Curse Tablets And Served As The Patron Goddess Of Witches

While statues of Hecate were often used in ancient Greece to ward off evil spirits, the goddess also had connections to death, darkness, and hellhounds. The post Meet Hecate, The...

Asclepius Pharmacy: The Land Where Ancient Greek Healing Herbs Continue to Grow

The pharmacy of Asclepius, the ancient Greek god of medicine, was located next to a mountain where medicinal herbs still used to this day continue to grow. Locals are convinced tha...

Ancient Greek Coins – The Mythology of Ajax the Lesser

The Colosseo Collection Ancient Greek Coins – By Russell A. Augustin, AU Capital Management, LLC Opus stood as a small, infertile territory on the coast of mainland Greece. Larger...

Greeks Celebrate Saint George’s Day in Style in Arachova

The celebration of Saint George on April 23 is one of the most important feasts in Greece and particularly in Arachova, where the saint is the town’s patron. For days, this town in...

Rare 3rd-century BC Athena coin found in Berlin field

A rare 3rd‑century BC bronze coin depicting the goddess Athena was found in a field in Spandau, Berlin, marking the first discovery of its kind in the region.

Antetokounmpo transforms into walrus in humorous Moana movie promo

Actor Dwayne Johnson has teamed up with NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo in a new promo video for Disney’s upcoming Moana live action movie.