Greek Goddesses in Ancient Greek Plays
April 15, 2023
A small overview of Greek goddesses as seen in ancient Greek plays. … More Greek Goddesses in Ancient Greek Plays
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Calling All the Witches
March 28, 2023
Worshipping the Goddess Hecate in Antiquity and Today Let’s start with some background information on the goddess. In Greek mythology, Hecate is known for helping Demeter search for her daughter, Persephone, who had been “gifted” to Hades, her uncle (gross, I know), by her father, Zeus (even more disgusting). “I begin to sing of Demeter, … More Calling All the Witches
Depictions of Circe Throughout the Ages
March 28, 2023
The Goddess Circe depicted in multiple different forms of literature from writers like Homer, Ovid and Madeline Miller. … More Depictions of Circe Throughout the Ages
Women and War: Stories of Women during the Persian War
March 27, 2023
Wars throughout history are so often portrayed as a man’s world but while the men were fighting, leading and making the decisions the women had to be doing something right? Well, women were doing the same in their own respect during the Persian war. In the following page you will learn about ten stories … More Women and War: Stories of Women during the Persian War … More Women and War: Stories of Women during the Persian War
Menstruation and Women’s Health in Antiquity
March 27, 2023
Ever wonder what menstruation was like in ancient times? Well let me tell you! … More Menstruation and Women’s Health in Antiquity
Olympias: A Woman Villainized by History
March 27, 2023
Olympias was Alexander the Great’s mother who has been treated unfairly for thousands of years by Hollywood and historians. But who was she really? … More Olympias: A Woman Villainized by History
The Dionysus in Everything
April 2, 2021
The Dionysus is everything explores how Dionysus has become a social phenomena that has woven its way into everything. From radical cult experiences and myths in ancient Greece, to the stage at Woodstock. As long as both gender and women are around, so will Dionysus, and man, this guy is groovy. … More The Dionysus in Everything
The Nymphs
April 2, 2017
Home of the mysterious and powerful nature-deities … More The Nymphs
Olympias
April 2, 2017
Most people know the heroic stories of Alexander the Great but not everyone has heard of his mother. … More Olympias
The Pythia
April 1, 2017
The Pythia was the oracular priestess at Delphi, who would deliver prophecies to suppliants under the possession of Apollo. This was one of the most important oracles in the Greek world and it was in use for nearly a thousand years. … More The Pythia
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