The only surviving funerary relief of the ancient Greek world depicting twin babies in the same arms was unveiled in Athens.

Ancient Athens celebrated the Spring Equinox as one of the most important feasts, a celebration of resurrection following ...

The excavated sanctuary complex was dedicated to the ancient Greek goddess of agriculture, Demeter, and her daughter, Persephone, according to the Associated Press. The seaside site of Vryokastro ...

In the midst of the harshness of winter, many can’t help but remember the original myth of Persephone and Hades. However, many romantic retellings villainize or dismiss Demeter’s grief as a mother.

An almost life-size frieze, or a 'megalography', has emerged which runs around three sides of the room. The cycle of paintings shed light on the mysteries of Bacchus, the Roman version of Dionysus — ...

Here are ten ancient Greek islands that history lovers should ... reclining eternally in its ancient quarry. The Temple of ...

The cycle of paintings shed light on the mysteries of Bacchus, the Roman version of Dionysus — the ancient Greek god of wine ... but also of Demeter and Isis," said Gabriel Zuchtriegel, the ...

Though primarily a Christian tradition, its origins trace back to ancient Greek festivals celebrating the return of Persephone, daughter of Demeter, from the underworld – a symbol of renewal and ...

This series offers a collection of specially-written songs based on the Ancient Greek myth of Persephone ... are encouraged to join in with these. 1. Demeter makes everything grow.

Greek mythology is a popular history of myths and beliefs from ancient Greece, and they have continued to receive attention, ...

The fascination with ancient Greek goddesses stems from their captivating tales of ... even in the most challenging circumstances. Demeter, the nurturing guardian of the earth’s bounty, embodies ...