The ancient Greeks had a god for everything – and sometimes they had more than one god for things! This is the case for love and sex, which are most commonly attributed to Aphrodite. However, there ...
The powerful Greek gods were reflected in the natural world, and certain animals served as their symbols. Credit: Following Hadrian / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.0 The awe-inspiring Greek gods, ...
Leviathan is one of the most feared monsters in ancient tradition, a vast creature of the deep associated with chaos, destruction, and the terrifying power of the unknown sea. In biblical writings, ...
The indomitable Lady Columbia defends the United States with her snazzy patriotic shield, c. 1890. Library of Congress The first and longest-ruling mascot of the United States made her debut before ...