The oldest synagogue in antiquity was on the Greek island of Delos - the island of god Apollo in the Cyclades - and attests the presence of a Jewish community ...

The Rod of Asclepius is a striking emblem: a simple staff with a lone snake coiled around it, universally acknowledged as a symbol of medicine and healing.

From the olive wreaths of Olympic champions to the gold crowns of Hellenistic aristocrats, wreaths have symbolized glory, ...

including a gold ring with a semiprecious stone that was carved to depict Apollo, the god of healing and medicine; along with a snake, which has been a medical symbol for millennia. Additionally ...

“The Friend” is a decent film, but it’s even more effective as a cautionary tale for new dog owners. Finally, a movie that ...

Miao embroidery is a national intangible cultural heritage in China. The Miao ethnic people, who live mainly in Southwest ...

These sites, often dedicated to healing gods like Apollo, hosted offerings and ... The snake is an ancient symbol of medicine, linked to deities like Apollo and Asclepius. It represents rebirth and ...

Archaeologists Baffled to Find Several Clay Fingers Offered as Anatomical Votive Offerings to the 'Healing Serpent' For centuries, ancient civilizations have left behind an intricate bunch of stunning ...

the Greek god of healing, prophecy, and medicine. The ring is engraved with an image of Apollo accompanied by a serpent, a symbol that has long been associated with regeneration, healing ...

Whether to avert bad luck, express gratitude for good fortune, or simply out of habit, knocking on wood endures as a small ...

Friedrich Hölderlin was an important German Romantic lyric poet whose great work managed to bridge the Classical and Romantic ...

(For the love of God, be prepared to hire a trainer to help with the barking.) For Iris, Apollo really is a surprise ... To some, dogs are an accessory or a status symbol, or worse: an Instagram ...