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How Was Winter Solstice Celebrated in Ancient Greece?
For many ancient Greeks following the Attic calendar, the winter solstice was a time for celebrations marked by the feast of ...
TheTravel on MSN2d
Ancient Mummies Adorned With Gold Tongues and Nails Discovered by Archaeologists in Egypt
"The Egyptian people deposited the golden tongues on the tongue to restore vital functions to the dead and also so that the body remained intact in the afterlife. For the Egyptian ...
Anubis: God of the Dead and the Old Kingdom's Underworld
Anubis, the ancient Egyptian god of the dead and protector of the gates to the underworld, was said to oversee every aspect ...
TheTravel on MSN2d
Pandemics Of The Past: 7 Ancient Plagues That Changed The World & Where They Happened
COVID wasn't the only time humanity faced a disease crisis. These seven ancient plagues changed the course of history as we ...
Saudi Press Agency15d
Examination may uncover if Ramses II is the pharaoh of the exodus
The biblical story of the exodus recounts that Moses persuaded Pharaoh to release enslaved Jews after 10 divine plagues. Then, it says, God parted the Red Sea to let his people escape from pursuing ...
Artnet17d
Archaeologists Uncover ‘Rarely Depicted Beings’ on Reliefs in Ancient Egyptian Temple
Known as decans, each one was associated with an Egyptian god, and the most favored were often inscribed on temples and funerary objects. Evidence has emerged with the discovery of a religious ...
The National Interest21d
As Morale Tanks, Discontent Plagues Russia's Military in Ukraine War
According to Russian independent news sources, on November 14, dozens of wounded Russian troops rioted in Novosibirsk due to the inadequate medical care they were receiving. This is not the ...
BBC22d
Inside the ancient Indian ritual where humans become gods
Image source, KK Gopalakrishnan The deities can be manifestations of gods and goddesses, ancestral spirits, animals, or even forces of nature. Here, the theyyam performer (above) embodies ...
allthatsinteresting23d
12 Greek Gods And Goddesses From Ancient Mythology — And The Rituals, Sacrifices, And Temples They Inspired
From Apollo to Zeus, the 12 Olympian gods and goddesses are the most powerful deities in the pantheon of ancient Greek mythology and religion. The Greek gods — and the Roman gods they inspired — ...
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12 Greek Gods And Goddesses From Ancient Mythology — And The Rituals, Sacrifices, And Temples They Inspired
Poseidon was widely revered as the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. Known for his volatile temper and commanding presence, Poseidon’s influence encompasses not just the oceans but also ...
El País in English23d
Battles, social commentary and 80,000 characters: How Marvel forged the 21st century’s most worshipped gods
The ‘Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes’ exhibition travels through the publishing house’s evolution, from its early days with Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko through its conversion into a cultural ...