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The differences between Greek and Roman Mythologies are startling apparent, and though there are various similarities, the values and beliefs of each culture are illustrated via their myths and stories.

An essay discussing the idea of generational deity in Greek mythology, as compared to the monotheistic beleif system of historically parallel Israel.

There are many Greek Gods. Writers like to write a good story.

Age of Mythology allows you to chose from three civilisations: Greek, Egytptian and Norse. This is an introduction to the Greek civilisation.

By translating the symbolic meaning of the archetypes contained in Greek mythology, we decipher the hidden message present in these images and stories, parallel to the meaning that can be understood by our conscious mind.

"Heroic Age" is an anime series that has aired from April 1 and will finish airing its original run on September 30, 2007 in Japan.

An overview of the connection between ancient Greek myth and Frank Herbert's best selling Dune series.

What's not to love about ancient Greek mythology? There are all-powerful Gods with human drives and emotions. There are heroes chalk-full of flaws, social hook-ups galore, cheating in every sense of the word, killing, revenge, and more killing. Sure sounds exciting.

A comprehensive look at who's who in the pantheon of Greek mythology.

It is easy to see the awesome power of the character Hermes in Greek mythology and his counterparts in other mythologies. He is a cunning and intelligent god that resorts to the mischief of thievery in the most desperate of times.

The first part in a series exploring the wrath of the Greek gods. This article deals specifically with Athena and the myth of Arachne

An essay discussing what we, as Americans value in our national heroes in comparison to the mythological heroes of Ancient Greece.

This article shares information about how the Greek and Roman gods and goddesses came to be.

This article deals with the Greek myth that establishes the beginning of the werewolf story.

This is an idea I came up with to use while teaching THE ODYSSEY and the mythology unit which accompaies it

This article provides an excellent description of Actaeon. It deals with the similarity between him and Achilles and tells of his tales.

Mythology is filled with endless stories about warriors and gods, which tell tales of quarrels and battles that went on a long time ago. But one god popped up in a lot of myths about adultery or murder or disputes with humans. His name was Poseidon.

Greektown is a neighborhood of Greek restaurants on Halsted Street, just south of the Loop in downtown Chicago, Illinois. The following are the best Greek restaurants in Greektown in the Windy City.

Most ancient societies had some sort of religious beliefs, and contrary to what organized religion would have you think, the belief in only one god is a relatively recent one.

When you think "mom", you probably don't think along the lines of, say, murder, incest, or cannibalism. Right? Well, the ancient Greeks kind of did. In their myths, anyway.

Greek drama developed from the Greek Dionysian festivals. It began as a simple festival in honor of the Greek god Dionysus. The crude songs and dances developed into a dithyramb
and included a chorus.

It is quite clear by the tales of the mythological gods that they are beings with faults just like humans, and the ultimate goal of the telling of these faults is to improve human morality.

If you have an interest in Mythology or Paganism then you may already know some or all of the Gods and Goddesses listed in this article.

An analysis of Christopher Marlowe's decision to tie in mythological themes into his work.

It has been said that there is an element of truth in every myth on which such myth has been based. At times it is difficult to define the line of truth in mythology since it has been blurred by the mist of history.

There are many variations of what is thought to have happened at the beginning of time. The ancient Greeks believed that Eurynome rose from chaos and created the world as we know it.

Celtic mythology is filled with stories of nature.

If you are familiar with the FTD or the Goodyear logo, then you already know of Hermes. In works of art, Hermes is often portrayed wearing his trademark winged hat, but in his numerous feats and adventures he wore many more hats. Shall we count the ways?

In Atwood's feminist take on the original myth, Orpheus loses Eurydice a second time because of his inability to regard her as an individual with free will rather than simply the object of his desire.

This article describes the acruate account of Aeneas, the Trojan warrior.

This article shares information on the god Ra and his place in Egyptian culture.

Pixelus is a Greek mythology-inspired game where you must slide tiles into place and complete mosaics in temples in order to get to the next level. Your ultimate goal is obtain an audience with the Greek god Zeus.

The Navajo tale "Changing Woman and the Hero Twins" is a pristine example of archetype in ancient, and not so ancient, mythology, placing itself among a rich history of similar myths and folklore from around the globe, both secular and religious.

Dressing as a Greek God for Halloween is both a fun and creative idea. The basic costume required for a Greek God is very simple, requiring only a few props to be identifiable, and won't end up taking a lot of time and money to pull together.

From the pantheon of Greek Gods and Goddesses to the elaborate beauty of Greek architecture there was a unique quality of the culture that still lends an air of mystique to its history.

While Greek learning affected all the subjects of the studia humanitatis, history and philosophy in particular were profoundly affected by the texts and ideas brought from Byzantium.

This describes the betrayal of Ajax.

Did God create culture or Did culture create God?
A unique look through one mythological god Orion.

The goddess Hera, a beautiful woman with a very jealous side.

A brief history of Greek theater from it's beginnings centuries ago.

To study Persephone is to study a goddess of great mystery and striking contrasts. She has a dual nature and is even known by two different names. She is Kore; goddess of spring and fertility, a beautiful maiden beloved by her mother, picking flowers in a field.

In the fifth century, the Greek drama Antigone was written by Sophocles and tells the story of Antigone, a faithful sister to a "traitorous" brother. This essay gives an accurate description of a women's place in Ancient Greek society.

From the beginning of history the sea has been considered a source of religious and artistic inspiration, and varied civilizations emphasized the role of the sea as an expression of the power of the gods over the universe and over human destiny.

Reading Greek myths, especially the ones about relationships can teach us a lot about our own. The Cupid and Psyche story is one.

In the Greek tragedy "Antigone," Sophocles tells the tale of a good woman whose loyalty to divine law unfortunately equates in

Underneath the verbal and moral battle between Antigone and Creon in Sophocles' play Antigone lies the fate of both characters and their family. Because of the family curse and their own actions, neither Antigone nor Creon can claim the support of the gods.

Dressing as a Greek Goddess for Halloween is both a fun and creative idea. There are several Greek Goddesses to choose from, so you can be the beautiful Aphrodite or the hunter Artemis

Greek Achievments

a book review of Steven Sora's newest book

This article contains the major characters from the mythological story of the Trojan War. It is all the main Greek mythological story. The article is translated into Spanish.

This article shares the myth of Cassandra, princess of Troy; cursed with the power to foresee the future while those around her refused to believe her prophecies.

A sci fi tale of the distant future replete with resurrected Greek gods and heroes, AI robots, an epic intergalactic war and more. One part horror and two parts adventure (with a sex scene featuring Helen of Troy), this book is a rip-roaring good read.

This article continues my series into myths and legends. This article covers the myth of Prometheus and explains how he was indirectly responsible for bringing hope into the world.

The Dr. Eli Borowski collection of exquisite ancient Greek gold jewelry - exhibition held at the Bible Lands/Jerusalem, Israel.

Joss Whedon, the creator of the show "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" suggests new fruitful principle of co-existence between professional and amateur art. His model of professional art is designed to nurture and inspire amateur writers and artists.

Those that think Easter was created by Christians, for Christians, have another thing coming!

The second-tier deities you probably haven't worshipped lately. Here's why.

Ireland is rich in stories of heros, gods and goddesses. This is but a brief introduction to myths and legends of Ireland.

This articles shares the myth surrounding the constellation of Orion.

Corfu Yachting , what began as a hobby turned out to become a professional family business.

A review of the online game Mythos. Mythos is a strategic game set in ancient Greece that rewards patience and careful planning. While action gamers will be bored, the cerebral crowd will find it fun and challenging.

Both H. A. Guerber's The Myths of Greece and Rome and William Hansen's Classical Mythology: A Guide to the Mythical World of the Greeks and Romans serve as great resources and bases of knowledge to anybody interested in classical, especially Greek, mythology.

Here are the cheat codes and hints for Age Of Mythology PC.

This shows a parallel between Greek mythology and King Arthur.

Inspired by the traditional trappings of the hero's journey in the actual, Greek myths, this is an original tale set in those times, but with modern language.

In ancient Greek mythology, the cycle of life and death and the hope for a serene afterlife are encapsulated in the myth of the goddess Persephone.

When Christianity spread through Western Europe the pagan tribal gods were often eradicated. However, in Ireland the Celtic Gods remained, playing minor roles in the larger Christian story.

This is an examination of the various roles that gods play in Greek tragedies.

A graduate school level research paper written on Norse Mythology. The class was taught by Dr. Martin Arnold, one of the foremost experts in Norse mythology in the world.

There is a pair of goddess from classical mythology that are a shining testament to creativity.

An exploration of religion viewed as mythology and where spirituality fits in.

A comparsion of the interference and relevance of the gods in the Greek tragedies Medea and Oedipus the King.

Age of Mythology is a real time strategy game that allows you to chose between playing Greek, Egyptian or Norse civilisations.

In specific concern to Greek and Roman mythology, there were all sorts of paintings, statues, vases, sculptures, and other forms of art, contained in specific "rooms" or portions of the museum dedicated to ancient Greece and Rome.

Since ancient times, certain animals have been considered sacred and even worshipped as Gods or demi-gods.

Age of Mythology allows you to choose between playign as Greek, Egyptian, or the very special Norse.

There are many myths about the founding of the Roman Empire.

Although now obscure, the goddess was once the premiere worshipped diety of the world. Her forgotten history is interesting.

The legendary rivalry of Athens and Sparta has been popular for thousands of years. A closer look reveals the similarities and differences.

A review of Jason and the Argonauts.

Aphrodite's Rock in Cyprus has a legend that is said Aphrodite was born in the waters surrounding the rock.

Bad tempered Poseidon is a god to fear and be thankful for.

The subject of Racine's Phedre is Phaedra's forbidden love for her stepson Hippolytus, the affect it has on her, and her attempts at overcoming it.

The Parthenon is considered one of the most beautiful pieces of Architecture known to man, originally created as a temple for the Greek Goddess Athena; the brilliant

What was behind the prophecies of the Oracles at Delphi? It may have been gas - CO2.

Both The Odyssey and Beowulf share many similarities. The Odyssey is one of the most famous works in all of Greek literature, and although Beowulf is not as famous as The Odyssey, it is well known for being one of the first epic poems written in England.

A brief look at the "magic" of steel making in ancient times.

I have said it before, and I will happily say it again. Computers and Autism definitely mix! In another article, I talked about how much PC Games can help a child with Autism learn.

In the final chapter of Sophocles' trilogy, Antigone tells of the remainder of Oedipus' line. In the play, Antigone argues with her father-in-law Creon over the burial of her family. Because both refuse to compromise, either idealistic Antigone or pragmatic Creon must fall.

This essay considers the actions of Achilles, Agamemnon, Odysseus and other important characters set forth by Homer in his epic story of Illiad. This Readers will get a sense of Homer's story and the characters in it.

Visiting just the museums in Berlin could encompass a fulltime job. For me the clock was already ticking and the thrill of archeology beckoned. My first stop - the Pergamon Museum in Downtown Berlin.

Overshadowed by Prague when Czechoslovakia still existed, Bratislava has emerged in the wake of Slovakia's independence as one of Europe's loveliest "new" capitals, a must-see for tourists in Central Europe.