Category: Prehistory

Eleusinian Mysteries at the Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore

April 3, 2021

Welcome! Before we jump into the excitement of the mysteries, let’s introduce the sanctuary. The sanctuary of Demeter and Kore at Eleusis, is located roughly 18 kilometers from Athens (Fantham et al., 1995, p. 37), a city which is often considered the main hub of Greece in antiquity. Because it is now in ruins, we … More Eleusinian Mysteries at the Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore

The Cults of Hera

November 29, 2018

In the world of ancient Greece, cults were a common thing centered around a god or goddess of which they, the people worshipped, they were located in temples of the god or goddess they worshiped, one such goddess was Hera, the goddess of marriage. Her temples were located in Argos, Sparta, and many other places … More The Cults of Hera

Conceptual Virginity & Homosexual Themes From Antiquity

April 2, 2017

Abstract      The research I conducted for this project focused on the concept of ancient virginity, specifically centred around Greece and Rome. I researched both the ancient physical understandings of the notion of virginity and how this applied differently to males and females. From my original research, I began to notice an interesting trend that revealed more information about homosexuality and homosexual relationships as being ‘exempt’ from … More Conceptual Virginity & Homosexual Themes From Antiquity

Helen of Troy

March 30, 2017

Claimed to be the most beautiful woman in the world, Helen of Troy or Helen of Sparta, and also known as “the face that launched a thousand ships” was in Greek mythology the main cause of the Trojan war. She was daughter to Zeus and Leda, although her putative father was said to be Tyndareus … More Helen of Troy

Mycenaean Female’s Clothing, Hair, and Jewellery

March 29, 2017

A Brief Mycenaean Background From the 15th to the 13th century BCE, the Mycenaean people inhabited mainland Greece, as well as parts of the Aegean, Crete and the Cycladic Islands. This era of people were influenced largely by the Minoan civilization. A few important locations from this time period are Mycenae (the main site that the … More Mycenaean Female’s Clothing, Hair, and Jewellery