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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

"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.

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

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.

This shows a parallel between Greek mythology and King Arthur.

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.

Mythology reimagined from a feminist point of view.

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?

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.

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.

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.

Celtic mythology is filled with stories of nature.

Since William Blake did not hold with many of the teachings of the Christian Church, he invented a personal mythology.

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.

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

A comparison of the Greek and Roman historical analyses that would fuse with the rise of the Roman Empire.

Enjoy the sights, sounds, and culture of Greece in metro-Atlanta. Atlanta Greek Festival information available here.

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.

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.

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.

The word mythology comes from the Greek language meaning "fable", "tale", or "speech", but came to donate something that can't be true. Early Historians often considered writers of myths as telling fables that were often untrue.

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

A review of Jason and the Argonauts.

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

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

Mythology is vital and alive for us today. The Twilight of the Gods, a story from Norse mythology, reflects our rite of passage from childhood innocence to adult reponsibility.

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

A Greco-Roman (Greek or Roman) bedroom theme is an excellent choice for everyone from young adult through elderly. Here are some tips to getting started on your Greek or Roman bedroom theme.

Below are some of the deities that may be used in rituals and wiccan spell casting that come from Greek times

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

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.

This article shares the story of Pyramus and Thisbe who may have been the prototype for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

The battles in "300" are bigger and the deaths more tragic than your average war movie. And "300" is far from average.

The University of Colorado at Boulder offer classes in literature, culture, and thought of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.

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.

This describes the betrayal of Ajax.

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.

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