ancient-origins

Eros: Everything You Need to Know about the Greek God of Love and Sex

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 ...
Scientific American

Female beast hunters battled leopards in ancient Rome

Mosaic depictions of a weapon-wielding female gladiator are the first physical evidence showing women in ancient Rome could ...

Konstantina Kotzamani’s Debut Feature ‘Titanic Ocean’ Weaves Greek Myth Into Mermaid School at Cannes Un Certain Regard

Director Konstantina Kotzamani and producer Maria Drandaki discuss ‘Titanic Ocean,’ the Japanese-language Un Certain Regard ...
Greek Reporter

The Origins of Dragons in Greek Mythology: Cross-Cultural Adaptation or Real Creature?

Greek mythology features several dragons, but is there any evidence that these mythical monsters were based on real creatures ...

An ancient city was left in ruins—but this remarkable statue survived

When two British explorers excavated the remnants of the ancient Greek city of Cyrene in 1861, many tombs had already been ...
Greek Reporter

The Nine Muses of Greek Mythology and Their Powers

According to ancient writers and Greek mythology, the muses are the sources of inspiration for the arts and knowledge.