What the cult of Aphrodite reveals about ancient attitudes towards love—and desire
A mix of ancient divinities, Aphrodite was patron over love, beauty, fertility, and war. But the venerated Greek deity has a ...
History Extra7 天
When gods go to war: what was the Titanomachy of Greek mythology?
Before Zeus could rule as the king of the ancient Greek gods, he had to defeat his father and the Titans in a decade-long war ...
BBC2 年
Ancient Greek mythology: 6. The Olympians
A retelling of the Ancient Greek creation myth - about Gaia ... They had six children of their own, all gods and goddesses. But Kronos had heard Gaia’s curse that one of his children would ...
Greek Reporter23 小时
Aether, the Greek God of the Upper Sky
In Greek mythology, Aether was a god of light and the god of the Upper Sky. He had an especially prominent role in Orphic mythology.
Greek Reporter10 天
Top Baby Names Inspired by Greek Mythology
Baby names inspired by Greek history and mythology are gaining popularity in the US. From Athena to Zeus, there is a name for your new baby.
BBC2 年
KS2 Ancient Greece: 2. Gods, goddesses, myths and magic
Religion is a very important part of Ancient Greek life ... Greeks believe in many different gods and goddesses, all of them related to Gaia - the Creator the Earth - and Ouranos - the God ...
Moviefone1 年
Gaia Uncovered - The History of Mother Earth
What can the ancient world's vision of the planet, such as the legend of powerful Greek Goddess Gaia, teach us? Acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes explores our relationship with Mother Earth in ...