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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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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 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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What is Panathenaic Procession?
Definition of the glossary term Panathenaic Procession
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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 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 Parthenon
Pericles oversaw the rebuilding of the Parthenon - the temple of Athena - beginning in 437 B.C. in ancient Greece.
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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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Who is Ares?
Definition of the glossary term Ares
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WPFL Playoffs: So Cal Edges L.A.
So Cal wins its first round playoff game.
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Deploying Buoys to Track Ocean Currents
Scientists track ocean currents by using drifter buoys. This article highlights buoy sites and related educational ocean sites.
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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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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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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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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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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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Writing Across the Curriculum
Since gifted students can see connections that others might miss, extending reading and writing into every discipline makes sense for differentiating instruction.
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Spiders: Our Eight Legged Friends
No home is complete without a few of these hanging around. Learn how spiders got their scientific name, and why they are not really insects.
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A Partridge in a Pear Tree
The Twelve Days of Christmas once had birds as the gifts on each of the first seven days, and may have started out as a game - but why a partridge in a pear tree?
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From Parthenon to Modern Movement
The Parthenon is an outstanding example of the classical language of architecture, and continues as a source of inspiration for each new generation of architects.
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The Wilderness Saga of David Thompson
Deep from the mountain journal of the King and Shakespeare McNair families, David Thompson has drawn an incredible tale that begs you to hang around for the next installment.
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Pandora's Box
Have you ever wondered why so many bad things happen in the world? Or men, why can't you understand why women are the way they are? Well this myth solves those questions.
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What's New in 2001? Part 3: Lettuce to Watermelon
New vegetable varieties for 2001 - lettuce to watermelon.
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God of War 2 on Playstation 2
God of War II picks up right where the original left off and never loses steam. This sequel fixes and tweaks the original's formula to create a nearly perfect game.
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The Fugitive Movement
In 1922, in Nashville, Tennessee, a major literary movement began with the appearance of the magazine, The Fugitive.
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Altars for Children
We often go to our altars to meditate, to pray, and to make offerings. If your altar can provide a tremendous sense of comfort for you, imagine what it can do for your child.
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Bacchus & the Killer Bread Machine

What is a Polis?
Definition of the glossary term Polis
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What is an Archon?
Glossary definition of the term archon
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Who is Erechtheus?
Definition of the glossary term Erechtheus
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Who is Zeus?
Definition of the glossary term Zeus
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Cerberus
The hero must confront the Underworld in order to complete his final task.
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Nick News with Linda Ellerbee
Meet children who are standing up for their beliefs and causing a quite a stir. Watch Nick News with Linda Ellerbee on Sunday, January 28 for their stories.
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Who and What is the Illuminati?
Interview with svali done by editor of Centrex news site on the Illuminati: who and what they are.
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Book Review: Changer by Jane Lindskold
This week's article is a books review of <u>Changer</u> by Jane Lindskold.
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Prophetic Lists
A list of newsgroups and mailing list that deal with prophecy and the millenium.
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The Goddess of Love
Aphrodite, goddess of love, beauty, and fertility is a passionate and often wild or unruly deity, characteristics that reflect the nature of love itself.
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Autistic Basketball Player Scores
If you've never heard of Jason McElwain or seen his video, you won't want to miss this article about a remarkable, autistic basketball player.
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Discover Greek Sparkling Wine
You've no doubt heard of Champagne, spumante, and of course, California sparkling wines, but are you familiar with the delicate, refreshing sparklers from Greece?
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