Articles related to "Zeus"
Olympia and the Olympic Games
The Ancient Olympic Games began as a celebration, but evolved into a spectacle of athletic perfection and individual achievement.
olympia • olympic games • ancient greek • zeus • temple of zeus
The Ancient Olympic Games began as a celebration, but evolved into a spectacle of athletic perfection and individual achievement.
olympia • olympic games • ancient greek • zeus • temple of zeus
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.
pandora's box • pandora's jar • hope • epimetheus • promethius
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.
pandora's box • pandora's jar • hope • epimetheus • promethius
The Temple of Zeus at Olympia
The Temple of Zeus at Olympia was one of the well known wonders of the ancient world, and has become the basis for modern structures such as the Lincoln Memorial.
temple of zeus at olympia • lincoln memorial • seven wonders of the ancient world • statue of zeus • doric architecture
The Temple of Zeus at Olympia was one of the well known wonders of the ancient world, and has become the basis for modern structures such as the Lincoln Memorial.
temple of zeus at olympia • lincoln memorial • seven wonders of the ancient world • statue of zeus • doric architecture
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
The statue of Zeus at Olympia was an ideal representation of the high Classical style of art, and a significant reminder of the strength of Greek religion.
zeus • statue of zeus at olympia • temple of zeus at olympia • olympia • olympis games
The statue of Zeus at Olympia was an ideal representation of the high Classical style of art, and a significant reminder of the strength of Greek religion.
zeus • statue of zeus at olympia • temple of zeus at olympia • olympia • olympis games
Zeus on the Loose
A card game that is so mythologically fun, children don't even realize they are practicing their math skills!
math • game • educational • cards • review
A card game that is so mythologically fun, children don't even realize they are practicing their math skills!
math • game • educational • cards • review
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.
seven wonders of the ancient world • zeus • olympic games • statue of zeus • sculpture
Discover one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - the statue of Zeus at Olympia.
seven wonders of the ancient world • zeus • olympic games • statue of zeus • sculpture
Et Tu, Faramir?
Tolkien's vivid mythology captures the imagination with a careful retelling of supposedly ancient stories which were long forgotten. But just exactly what were the imaginary sources for Tolkien's imaginary sources? Middle-earth's undiscovered literature evokes a wheels-within-wheels mystique, much as real literature draws upon older sources to build up its own power and breadth.
epic of gilgamesh • indo-european • tyr • zeus • julius caesar
Tolkien's vivid mythology captures the imagination with a careful retelling of supposedly ancient stories which were long forgotten. But just exactly what were the imaginary sources for Tolkien's imaginary sources? Middle-earth's undiscovered literature evokes a wheels-within-wheels mystique, much as real literature draws upon older sources to build up its own power and breadth.
epic of gilgamesh • indo-european • tyr • zeus • julius caesar
Hero? My Eye! An Honest Look at Achilles
An examination of the anti-hero Achilles, from Homer's epic <i>The Iliad</i>
homer • iliad • odyssey • hector • achilles
An examination of the anti-hero Achilles, from Homer's epic <i>The Iliad</i>
homer • iliad • odyssey • hector • achilles
Heracles
Born of the gods, Heracles possessed unnatural physical strength. But his destiny would be to fight against the rage and jealousy of Hera.
heracles • hercules • twelve labors • greek mythology • zeus
Born of the gods, Heracles possessed unnatural physical strength. But his destiny would be to fight against the rage and jealousy of Hera.
heracles • hercules • twelve labors • greek mythology • zeus
Jason and the Golden Fleece
Jason was a Greek hero celebrated for retrieving the Golden Fleece with his crew, the Argonauts, along with some divine intervention, and the help of a woman in love.
jason • golden fleece • hermes • zeus • centaur
Jason was a Greek hero celebrated for retrieving the Golden Fleece with his crew, the Argonauts, along with some divine intervention, and the help of a woman in love.
jason • golden fleece • hermes • zeus • centaur
Who are the Dioscouri?
Glossary definition of the term dioscouri
dioscuri • zeus • kastor • polydeuces • leda
Glossary definition of the term dioscouri
dioscuri • zeus • kastor • polydeuces • leda
Who is Apollo?
Definition of the glossary term Apollo
apollo • greek god • oracle at delphi • zeus • leto
Definition of the glossary term Apollo
apollo • greek god • oracle at delphi • zeus • leto
Who is Artemis?
Definition of the glossary term Artemis
artemis • zeus • leto • apollo • temple of artemis at ephesus
Definition of the glossary term Artemis
artemis • zeus • leto • apollo • temple of artemis at ephesus
An Ancient Wonder Made of Ivory and Gold - Part 2
An article that discusses what happened to the statue of Zeus, the mythology behind the beginning of the Olympic Games and ancient Greek painting.
zeus • olympia • olympic games • constantinople • theodosius
An article that discusses what happened to the statue of Zeus, the mythology behind the beginning of the Olympic Games and ancient Greek painting.
zeus • olympia • olympic games • constantinople • theodosius
Apollo and Athena in Greek Culture
The Greek Gods Apollo and Athena embody several imortant aspects of Greek Society: Warfare, Justice, Chastity and Wisdom.
apollo • athena • greek gods • apollo in greek society • apollo on greek culture
The Greek Gods Apollo and Athena embody several imortant aspects of Greek Society: Warfare, Justice, Chastity and Wisdom.
apollo • athena • greek gods • apollo in greek society • apollo on greek culture
An Olympian Dream
A walk through a purple and yellow garden where story time takes you into deep space 9.
fairytale • mythology • gods • goddesses • star
A walk through a purple and yellow garden where story time takes you into deep space 9.
fairytale • mythology • gods • goddesses • star
Portraits of Alexander the Great
Lysippos was the only artist authorized to make Alexander's image. He wanted to convey Alexander's arete (virtue) and ethos (personal character).
alexander the great • lysippos • alexander the great portraiture • alexander the the great artwork • apelles
Lysippos was the only artist authorized to make Alexander's image. He wanted to convey Alexander's arete (virtue) and ethos (personal character).
alexander the great • lysippos • alexander the great portraiture • alexander the the great artwork • apelles
A Century of Xena
In celebration of the upcoming 100th episode of Xena, here are some of my "Century Award" picks. Plus, some spoilers about the upcoming, final episodes of <b>Hercules</b>
xena • hercules • century awards • kevin sorbo • lucy lawless
In celebration of the upcoming 100th episode of Xena, here are some of my "Century Award" picks. Plus, some spoilers about the upcoming, final episodes of <b>Hercules</b>
xena • hercules • century awards • kevin sorbo • lucy lawless
Aphrodite - the Goddess of Love
Meet the beautiful and passionate Greek goddess of love, whose birth myth inspired Botticelli's famous painting...
aphrodite • venus • greek • roman • myth
Meet the beautiful and passionate Greek goddess of love, whose birth myth inspired Botticelli's famous painting...
aphrodite • venus • greek • roman • myth
Monsters from Classical Mythology
Find out about the monsters and fantastical beasts that terrorized the ancients of classical times.
monsters • classical mythology • greek • scylla • sirens
Find out about the monsters and fantastical beasts that terrorized the ancients of classical times.
monsters • classical mythology • greek • scylla • sirens
Searching for the Goddess
Searching for the Goddess. Thousands of years before Christianity came to Europe, there was the Goddess
european travel • goddess • goddesses • gods • artemis
Searching for the Goddess. Thousands of years before Christianity came to Europe, there was the Goddess
european travel • goddess • goddesses • gods • artemis
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.
delphi • greece • oracle • oracle • apollo
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.
delphi • greece • oracle • oracle • apollo
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?
delphi • oracle • pythia • greek mythology. gaia • gaea
Steeped in the mysteries of Greek mythology, the Oracle at Delphi is now nothing but ruins. Could the priestesses really see the future?
delphi • oracle • pythia • greek mythology. gaia • gaea
The Words We Use
Words of Greek origin are replete with allusions both subtle and obvious to the doings of the Greek gods and those they condescended to associate with such as King Tantalus and Achilles.
king tantalus • greek mythology • hercules • heracles • pan
Words of Greek origin are replete with allusions both subtle and obvious to the doings of the Greek gods and those they condescended to associate with such as King Tantalus and Achilles.
king tantalus • greek mythology • hercules • heracles • pan
Flood myths
Flood myths from various cultures are examined.
noah's ark • epic of gilgamesh • pyrrha • deucallion • greco roman flood myth
Flood myths from various cultures are examined.
noah's ark • epic of gilgamesh • pyrrha • deucallion • greco roman flood myth
Major Gods of the Slavic Pantheon
Few texts offer information about the Slavic Pantheon of gods. Perun and Veles were the most significant deities; Morana and Jarilo are celebrated through festivals today
slavic pantheon • eastern european gods • perun • veles • morana
Few texts offer information about the Slavic Pantheon of gods. Perun and Veles were the most significant deities; Morana and Jarilo are celebrated through festivals today
slavic pantheon • eastern european gods • perun • veles • morana
Werewolves
This Halloween monster is ancient and feeds on a very old fascination in human mythology
werewolves • lyconthrope • lyconthropy • werewolf legend • the great flood
This Halloween monster is ancient and feeds on a very old fascination in human mythology
werewolves • lyconthrope • lyconthropy • werewolf legend • the great flood
Birth Flower for February
The language, legends and history for the violet; the flower for those born in the month of February.
language of flowers • birth month flower • birth month flower for february • what is the birth flower for february • violet
The language, legends and history for the violet; the flower for those born in the month of February.
language of flowers • birth month flower • birth month flower for february • what is the birth flower for february • violet
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.
aphrodite • venus • greek • roman • myth
Aphrodite, goddess of love, beauty, and fertility is a passionate and often wild or unruly deity, characteristics that reflect the nature of love itself.
aphrodite • venus • greek • roman • myth
Joseph Campbell and Harry Potter
A very brief mythological analysis of J.K. Rowling's fantasy universe.
harry potter • j.k. rowling • potter • harry potter myth • harry potter literary analysis
A very brief mythological analysis of J.K. Rowling's fantasy universe.
harry potter • j.k. rowling • potter • harry potter myth • harry potter literary analysis
Violet: History and Culture
The stories behind this popular posy are fascinating as are the many uses for the 'shy violet.'
flower histories and culture • history and culture of the violet • medicinal use for the violet • culinary uses for violets • aromatic uses for violets
The stories behind this popular posy are fascinating as are the many uses for the 'shy violet.'
flower histories and culture • history and culture of the violet • medicinal use for the violet • culinary uses for violets • aromatic uses for violets
A History Written in Stone
A short introduction to the history of the Ancient Greeks.
olympic games • alexander the great • plato • minoans • mycenaeans
A short introduction to the history of the Ancient Greeks.
olympic games • alexander the great • plato • minoans • mycenaeans
Artemis
A complex diety that was popular with the Greeks and Romans.
artemis • diana • apollo • agamemnon • orion
A complex diety that was popular with the Greeks and Romans.
artemis • diana • apollo • agamemnon • orion
Taurus: I Own
Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac and represents the stage of building on and stabilising what was started in Aries. Taurus is a fixed, earth sign (see my articles on these topics) - this simply means that people who are affected by Taurus energy (eg, Sun, Moon or Ascendant in this sign) will tend to be steadfast, unchanging and ‘earthy’. This is an introverted sign that is slow, deliberate and cautious, very much the opposite of Aries.
astrology • zodiac • lessons • lessens • cheap
Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac and represents the stage of building on and stabilising what was started in Aries. Taurus is a fixed, earth sign (see my articles on these topics) - this simply means that people who are affected by Taurus energy (eg, Sun, Moon or Ascendant in this sign) will tend to be steadfast, unchanging and ‘earthy’. This is an introverted sign that is slow, deliberate and cautious, very much the opposite of Aries.
astrology • zodiac • lessons • lessens • cheap
What is Constantinople?
Definition of the glossary term Constantinople
constantinople • byzantine empire • roman empire • constantine • istanbul
Definition of the glossary term Constantinople
constantinople • byzantine empire • roman empire • constantine • istanbul
The Six Swans
many tales are derived from ancient sources having strological significance in relationship to the solar or lunar calendar. For the Winter Solstice, consider reading any of the following: Six Swans or Seven ravens by Grimm, the Wild Swans by Andersen, Twelve Huntsmen, Twelve Brothers, Twelve Swans or Twelve Dancing Princes. Classical sources for Ovid's Metamorphoses, Stargazing and online text all provided for this night.
twelve swans • six swans • wild swans • twelve dancing princesses • andersen
many tales are derived from ancient sources having strological significance in relationship to the solar or lunar calendar. For the Winter Solstice, consider reading any of the following: Six Swans or Seven ravens by Grimm, the Wild Swans by Andersen, Twelve Huntsmen, Twelve Brothers, Twelve Swans or Twelve Dancing Princes. Classical sources for Ovid's Metamorphoses, Stargazing and online text all provided for this night.
twelve swans • six swans • wild swans • twelve dancing princesses • andersen
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.
god of war ii • god of war 2 • video game • kratos • 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.
god of war ii • god of war 2 • video game • kratos • playstation 2
Roses in Folklore -- Part 1
Part 1 of a 2-part series on roses in world folklore.
rose folklore • rose mythology • greeks • romans • england
Part 1 of a 2-part series on roses in world folklore.
rose folklore • rose mythology • greeks • romans • england
We hardly knew you, Lt. Jackson
Never give up, no matter what the odds. That even when you don’t look like the others, it doesn’t matter because you can handle your own. That a deformity is in the eye of the beholder, and it never held you back – you taught us how to take a supposed obstacle and turn it into an advantage.
bearded dragon • lizard • hibernation • brumation
Never give up, no matter what the odds. That even when you don’t look like the others, it doesn’t matter because you can handle your own. That a deformity is in the eye of the beholder, and it never held you back – you taught us how to take a supposed obstacle and turn it into an advantage.
bearded dragon • lizard • hibernation • brumation
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.
writing across the curriculum • education program for gifted youth • teaching gifted children • gifted education programs • gifted education lesson plans
Since gifted students can see connections that others might miss, extending reading and writing into every discipline makes sense for differentiating instruction.
writing across the curriculum • education program for gifted youth • teaching gifted children • gifted education programs • gifted education lesson plans
Mythology - Herstory
A brief look at women in mythology
women • mythology • role-playing • rpg • goddesses
A brief look at women in mythology
women • mythology • role-playing • rpg • goddesses
Studio B at 15!
A French man in his underpants, baseball playing birds, a comedic yak, titans in their teenage years, and a kids named Ian and Mimi. These are just some of the stories told by Studio B over the past decade and a half.
A French man in his underpants, baseball playing birds, a comedic yak, titans in their teenage years, and a kids named Ian and Mimi. These are just some of the stories told by Studio B over the past decade and a half.
The Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza remains to this day both intact and in surprisingly good shape. The reason for this, clearly, is its intrinsic structural stability.
great pyramid of giza • seven wonders of the ancient world • tallest structure in the world • lincoln cathedral • giza plateau
The Great Pyramid of Giza remains to this day both intact and in surprisingly good shape. The reason for this, clearly, is its intrinsic structural stability.
great pyramid of giza • seven wonders of the ancient world • tallest structure in the world • lincoln cathedral • giza plateau
The Temple of Artemis at Ephasus
Finally completed after four attempts, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus is one of the most storied of all the seven ancient wonders.
temple of artemis at ephasus • seven wonders of the ancient world • ancient architecture • goddess diana • chersiphron
Finally completed after four attempts, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus is one of the most storied of all the seven ancient wonders.
temple of artemis at ephasus • seven wonders of the ancient world • ancient architecture • goddess diana • chersiphron
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