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Human Wisdom as Meta-Knowledge
This article discusses Socrates's idea of human wisdom and how it is used in his defense before the people of Athens.
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Oracle at Delphi
In Ancient Greece, the Oracle of Delphi was an important part of life. She would administer mysterious prophecies, presumably under the influence of toxic gases.
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The Oracle at Delphi
Steeped in the mysteries of Greek mythology, the Oracle at Delphi is now nothing but ruins. Could the priestesses really see the future?
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Who is Apollo?
Definition of the glossary term Apollo
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Discover Delphi
Discover the center of the ancient world at Delphi in Central Greece, with the Sanctuary of Apollo, an amphitheatre, a stadium and a museum filled with ancient treasure
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The Story of Oedipus
Read the tragic story of poor Oedipus and how he fulfilled his destined fate.
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Understanding the World's Religions
Discover where religion came from in this overview of comparative religions and how they influenced Christianity today.
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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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The Massive Colossus of Rhodes
The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue of the Greek god Helios which stood beside the harbor at Rhodes, welcoming locals and travelers alike.
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The Oracle
Do you believe in fate, in destiny? Or do you believe that we exercise our own free will to shape our lives as we see fit? People of the ancient world did believe in fate.
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Treasures of Ancient Delphi
Said to be the center of the world or the navel of the earth in ancient times, Delphi is a mystical site on Mt. Parnassus in Greece.
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What is a Pythia?
Definition of the Glossary term Pythia
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Keep Bay Close By!
While the herb Bay (Bay Laurel, or Laurus nobilis) is most known for its culinary use as a standard ingredient in many soups, stocks, Bouquet garni, stew or tomato sauce; Bay has quite an interesting history of folklore and usage outside the kitchen as well! Read on to find out why this is one herb you WON'T want to keep "at Bay"... <B>Bay Laurel</B> <I></I>
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Alexandria Digital Literature: Site Review
Discussion of the reading recommendation site Alexandria Digital Literature.

Ancient Gods and Stone Monsters in Didim/Turkey
Although one doesn`t turn to stone, a view of the Medusa in Apollo`s temple in Didim still sends a shiver down the spine.
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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil - Part One
Angelic and beautiful, this garden inspires goodness.
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The Actor's Craft
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The Inspiration For 'The Secret'
The popularity of 'The Secret' is undisputed, but few are aware of one of the key sources of its inspiration, a channeled group of entities known simply as 'Abraham'
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The Winter's Tale
A different theory about the last scene.
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Ancient Corinth
Ancient Corinth was a very important city among the Greek city-states, controlling a most of the communications and passage of trade ships and merchants in its heyday.
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Book Review
The Millennium Book of Prophecy by John Hogue is a must read for anyone interested in prophecy.
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To Safeguard Democracy
In a land advocating the principle of democracy, why were prominent citizens and leaders ostracized?
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The Biographers 1/2
Life and works of Cornelius Nepos and Plutarch
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The legend lives
Since the early 1990s, several books have been published continuing the adventures of Indiana Jones. Rob Macgregor is one author who has carried the torch of the famous archaelogist.
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The High Place in Ancient Religious Belief
From the first recorded interactions between mankind and his gods to the rise of Christianity, the High Places and the heavens separated the creator from creation.
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