The engraved marble fragment likely came from an archaic temple called the Hekatompedon, making it around 2,600 years old ...

Names have always carried magic. In myth, a name could summon storms, bind gods, or echo through eternity long after the ...

Curses in Greek mythology were never just punishments. They were mirrors of human weakness and divine justice, showing how ...

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Have you heard the phrase “extending an olive branch”? It means making a peace-offer to end hostilities. This is because the ...

Highlighting young Athena as a girl striving to be taken seriously by male relatives and other goddesses, sisters Imogen and Isabel Greenberg (The Aztec Empire) adapt and connect several major tales ...

Of all the Olympian gods and goddesses, Athena was arguably one of the most fascinating. The goddess of war, wisdom, and crafts, Athena was known for her many passions and abilities that made her ...

Tiamat is an ambiguous deity who played an important role in the creation myth of ancient Mesopotamia. She was their personification of the primordial sea, from which the first generation of gods were ...

Diwali, arguably India's biggest festival, is right around the corner and every family, especially in North India, is busy prepping for the festivities. In addition to crackers and lights that mark ...

Taylor Swift's major Disney+ announcement has been overshadowed by an unexpected controversy, as a lightning bolt necklace from her new merchandise line draws criticism for allegedly resembling Nazi ...

Republican Rep. Dave Taylor condemned a "vile" symbol at his Washington, D.C. office. Taylor's office called the symbol vandalism. An American flag with a swastika was seen at the desk of one of ...