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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

A look at Roman and Greek goddesses of love.

Jason is celebrated as a hero in Greek mythology, but a deeper reading of the myths surrounding this character often show essentially a straw man, stood up by the gods and Medea.

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

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.

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.

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

The Triple Goddess is a term that is common amongst Wiccans and Pagans and have great symbolism, especially to the female gender.

An informative look at the Greek goddess of the hunt, Artemis.

This article discusses the Egyptian Goddess Isis as well as Egyptian mythology's influence of Greek and Roman Societies.

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

The Goddess Brigid unlike many other deities appears in several religions.

This describes the betrayal of Ajax.

Psyche earned her title as the Goddess of Soul because of the various feats she had to accomplish to prove her worthiness as the bride of the Greek God Eros, or Cupid in Roman mythology.

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

a book review of Steven Sora's newest book

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.

Versace himself was from Southern Italy, which still has in many ways, a close association with Greece. Growing up, he would have been inundated with images such as this one, from the classical world.

Carefully crafted wine combinations can turn the magnificent experience of wine as aphrodisiac into something truly magical. Here is a brief history of wine as an aphrodisiac and a few recipes that are sure to spice things up.

Star Trek. When these words are uttered to any person anywhere, the majority of times, they will think of William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and/or the conventions filled with various forms of social misfits.

Welcome to Cyprus, the bridge to the Middle East

An analysis of the book When God Was a Woman by Merlin Stone

This provides an accurate account of Agamemnon, before and after the Trojan war, a side of him that is rarely seen.

This describes the great sacrafice and reward of Alcestis.

For such a small mollusk, oysters have generated a number of questions and even a few big misconceptions. Here's a few pearls of wisdom to separate oyster fact from fiction.

This is a brief overview of Alcmene, Hercules' mother

The idea for this came when I was just minding my own business, surfing away as you do - in other words I was bored. It's premise is simple; to take some common words starting with letters of the alphabet and google them.

Overview of the folklore associated with certain herbs and their relationship to All Hallow's Eve.

This article seeks to explain the character Wonder Woman in regards to her personality and religious origins as they relate to two established concepts in pscyhology - Carl Jung's Archetypes and B.F. Skinner's school of Behaviorism.

This article gives some interesting facts behind the creaton of the DC comic character Wonder Woman.

What are some of the most common aphrodisiacs and what about them leads us to believe that they will increase our sexual desires?

The animal art collection of Leo Mildenberg depicted in paintings, ceramics, reliefs and sculptures, elicits a response to a world in which modern technology has estranged us.

Thor was the mythological god of thunder of ancient times but his cultural influences live on today.

Heaven and Hell, Devils and Angels may or may not be real. What do YOU think?

Do asteroids and dwarf planets have any real bearing on astrology?

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

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

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

This article explores the myth of the goddess of love, Aphrodite.

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.

Whether the war actually occurred or is the flights of Greek poets' fantasies is not entirely clear.

"Of Gaia I sing . . . Queen and goddess, I invoke you: you are all-powerful and my needs are so small." Gaia is the eternal earth mother goddess, fertility incarnate - She is life energy itself.

This article shares information about the Greek goddess of the clouds, Nephele.

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.

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

Celtic mythology is filled with stories of nature.

A great many lessons are to be learnt in human nature from this Greek Tragedy, and of man's evolvement into the beginnings of religion, more in the nature of its historical development.

The word "aphrodisiac" derives from the Greek Goddess of Sensuality, Aphrodite. All of the following are foods or drugs which an aphrodisiac effect has been attributed.

The Wadsworth Atheneum was named in honor of the Greek goddess of wisdom, Athena. It was founded in 1842 by Daniel Wadsworth. It is the oldest public art museum in America collecting and sharing the world's greatest art for over a century and a half.

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

The ancient city of Aphrodisias is one of the most important archaeological sites of the Greek and Roman periods in Turkey.

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

This article explores the origins and myth of the goddess Hekate (sometimes spelled Hecate); goddess of the night, magic, witchcraft, and the spirit world.

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.

This article shares information on the Voodoo goddess of love, Erzulie.

This article shares information about the Celtic goddess Aine; goddess of love, light, and fertility.

Frugal meal that will enhance your life and tickle taste buds...

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

This articles shares the myth surrounding the constellation of Orion.

The contraversial and long awaited "The Da Vinci Code" is now playing at theatres world wide. What will be the result? Religious revival or religious revulsion?

Humans have practiced bodily beautification and adornment throughout the centuries regardless of their sex, race, social status, or creed.

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.

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

It must be remembered that the idea of Earth's deities representing beings from outer space is fictional; it is an observable fact that the most ancient and fundamental earthly deities represent the forces of Nature on Earth, as shall be shown in this article.

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.

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

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

Artemis was a study in contrasts: protector of animals but vindictive toward anybody who crossed her. And yes, she had groupies.

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

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

The award winning film Juno depicts some potentially dangerous myths and untruths about the process of adoption

We can memorize anything for life, if we use all the skills of our brain and all our senses while memorizing. We can do this by imagining a story involving the terms we wish to memorize. I learned this story from Tony Buzan's book 'Master Your Memory'.

This article shares some of the most popular and/or beautiful myths about flowers.

Where did Easter come from? Have the traditions of the Easter bunny and the Easter egg always been in place? If so, what is the true meaning of these symbols?

Project Runway addicts have been making do with reruns, but tonight we got back on track with a new group of promising designers.

If you're not sure how our Easter holiday came to be, then read this article and find out the story for yourself! The Easter season is actuall a combination of many holy days that are celebrated by the Christian church.

Stores that Sell under $100 Prom dresses that look Classy

If a fetus can be considered a human being with rights, why not sperm?

Ready to let those long tresses loose after the long summer? Here are the top hairstyle trends for long hair this Fall 2008.

Finding Halloween Costumes for You and Your Kids Couldn't Be Easier!

Halloween is just around the corner; get your costume now.

Before the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906, many companies could get away with almost false advertising and malpractice. Read about what influenced rules being made and enforced.

In this article we will discuss some commonly known aphrodisiacs are considered to be helpful in increasing libido.

This is by far the most comfortable bag I have ever carried. Light and Stylish. Lots of storage, but storage convenience can be improved.