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In: Greek History
Amid the violence and bloodshed of the Trojan War, an unlikely love was discovered between two of the conflict's greatest warriors. Only, it was a moment too late. more...
In: Greek History
Pygmalion, a talented sculptor and hater of all women, created the perfect wife out of a block of ivory. Much to his surprise, he fell in love with the statue Galatea. more...
In: Greek History
Echo and Narcissus were desperately in love. Echo, with the handsome young Greek, and Narcissus, with his own reflection. more...
In: Greek History
Devastated by the loss of his beloved wife Eurydice, the Thracian King Orpheus would have done anything to have her back. And he almost succeeded. more...
In: Egyptian History
An ancient block of basalt, detailing the greatness of an Egyptian king, became the answer to the riddle of hieroglyphics. more...
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Love Stories From Greek Mythology
A new series of articles will take a look at how passionate and devastating love could be for the Ancient Greeks.
Love in Greek Mythology did not limit its effects to the mere mortal. The gods often played starring roles in these tales, and often showed their human traits like jealousy and fear. In a tale like Cupid and Psyche, for example, the gods were far from perfect.
Look for some of the more famous tales of love like Orpheus and Eurydice, Echo and Narcissus, and Pygmalion and Galatea. We will also take a look at one or two lesser-known love stories, like the heartbreaking tale of the hero Achilles and the warrior Penthesilea.
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Hoplite warfare in Ancient Greece
In: Greek History
Circled Stones and Petroglyphs
By: Karen Murdarasi
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Isaac M. McPhee
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Natasha Sheldon
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Prostitution in Classical Athens
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