Articles related to "Athena"



The Temple of Athena at Sounion
Less prominent than the sanctuary of Poseidon, the temple of Athena at Sounion demonstrates the interplay between architecture and landscape in Greek sacred sanctuaries.
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The Temple of Athena Nike
This small temple was dedicated to Victory, and was part of Pericles' grand plan to showcase Athens' power and glory.
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Apollo and Athena in Greek Culture
The Greek Gods Apollo and Athena embody several imortant aspects of Greek Society: Warfare, Justice, Chastity and Wisdom.
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Athena
Guest author, Margaret Helmstetter, writes on the goddess Athena. Athena is a study in contrasts, kind and generous to men, she was harsh and unforgiving to the women who chanced to cross her path.
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Athena Andreadis (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Dr. Athena Andreadis and/or her works.
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The Women of Athena's Cult
The priestesses and other female participants of the Panathenaic Procession of Athens are an exceptional example of the role that women played in Ancient Greek religion.
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Who is Athena?
Definition of the glossary term Athena
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Delphi in Greece, Home of the Gods
Roam around the ruins of Delphi, home of the ancient gods and once thought to be the centre of the world. Panoramic views and brilliant museum displays add to the charm.
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The Athenian Acropolis
With political beginnings in the age of Mycenaean kings, the Athenian Acropolis evolved into the religious center of Classical Athens, and the symbol of an entire age.
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The Erechtheion
The Erechtheion incorporated the most important shrines and relics to the ancient Athenians, and proved to be one of the most enduring symbols of the Classical Era.
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The Greek Pantheon
Glossary entry of the Greek Pantheon
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The Nemean Lion
This seemingly impossible task was the first of the Twelve Labors of Heracles, as named by his enemy Eurystheus.
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The Stymphalian Birds
Heracles gets a little help from some divine friends in order to chase off some fierce flying creatures
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What is a Peplos?
Definition of the glossary term peplos
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What is Panathenaic Procession?
Definition of the glossary term Panathenaic Procession
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Who is Ares?
Definition of the glossary term Ares
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Who is Kekrops?
Definition of the glossary term Kekrops
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WPFL Playoffs: So Cal Edges L.A.
So Cal wins its first round playoff game.
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An Ancient Wonder of Gold and Ivory - Part 1
Discover one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - the statue of Zeus at Olympia.
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Helen of Troy - Part 2
A short history of Paris' early life before he meets the beautiful Helen of Troy.
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Helen of Troy - Part 3
Paris and Helen fall in love - and the consequences.
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The Greek Goddess Test
You know you're a goddess but which one?! Take the "Which Goddess Are You?" quiz from iVillage to find out!
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The Most Beautiful Woman of the Ancient World
Helen of Troy - "the face that launched a thousand ships"... Find out why. Read on...
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Year of the Melon
Each year, the national Garden Bureau honors two plants. This time around they chose the melon, making 2005 the Year of the Melon.
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Anime Review: Angelic Layer
Angelic Layer is a colorful, action-packed anime about Misaki discovering her talent for fighting with robotic battle dolls (Angels) and gaining both friends and family.
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Pericles and the Agora
With funds from a treasury league of alliances, Pericles restored the temples of the Agora, and transformed Athens into a center of culture and political idealism.
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The Parthenon
When you think of Greece, you think of the Parthenon. It remains today the ideal of Classical architecure and artistic design.
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The Parthenon
Pericles oversaw the rebuilding of the Parthenon - the temple of Athena - beginning in 437 B.C. in ancient Greece.
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Touring the Acropolis
The Acropolis in Athens Greece features three temples each depicting a different aspect of the Goddess Athena, two Amphitheatres and the Acropolis Museum
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Beware of Greeks.....
Did the Trojan War begin over the beauty of a woman? Was there a "Trojan War" at all? Find out what's been discovered about the real Troy, and why battles raged over 3,000 years ago.
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LINEN...SPANNING TIME
When speaking with my five year old niece Rachel the other day, she so innocently asked me what I was doing. I answered her with, "why I'm washing my linen!" She then asked, "Aunt Joan, what is linen?" That's when I decided that the history of linen would be my next article! Thank you Rachel!
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To Seek Out New Life: The Biology of Star Trek (Book Review)
Ever wonder how a Klingon can mate with a human, or a human with a Vulcan? How about the feasibility of a race like the Borg, or altering reality with a snap of your fingers like Q? Dr. Athena Andreadis explores these issues and more in this fun and engaging book that’ll probably teach you more than you ever learned in Biology 101!
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A Partridge in a Pear Tree
The Twelve Days of Christmas once had birds as the gifts on each of first seven days, and may have started out as a game – but why a partridge in a pear tree?
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