It is finally winter in the Northern Hemisphere. The temperatures are lower, the days are shorter, the trees are balder and the crops grow slower. Today, we are able to explain this change in season with science. However, the Ancient … Continue reading Ancient Greek Mythology: Persephone, the Queen of the Underworld
Humans are social beings by nature. We can’t live without sharing our stories, without long conversations with our loved ones. I think this characteristic played a major role in the evolution of our species and the rise of civilizations. Sharing … Continue reading Anthropology: What is Love? The Similarities Between Symposium and Genesis
Since the beginning of time we have wondered about what is in the water. The sea, as we know, is full of mysteries, but so is the freshwater all around us. Rivers, lakes and swamps have many secrets of their … Continue reading Freshwater Creatures from Mythology and Folklore Around the World
While Greek mythology has an abundance of gods and goddesses, none had the influence of the nine Muses. Revered by artists, they were the embodiments of literature, the arts and the sciences. They were nine beautiful women who, in the … Continue reading The Significance of Greek Muses in Ancient and Modern Times
The important role of Greek culture is mysterious but overwhelmed with eternal spirit. Modern life shaped its existence upon the nuances of art, architecture, government and sport dealing with ancient Greece. Traditional dance is hiding as an essential companion of … Continue reading Greek Dances and How They Transform the Culture and Lifestyle of Modern Greece
These famous beasts of the night have been a staple of horror for centuries. Both the film and the gaming industry have capitalised on the use of these shapeshifting creatures as terrifying, bloodthirsty beasts. But, where did they come from? … Continue reading Mythology: Learn About the Legends & Origins of the Werewolf
Introduction You may be wondering what Greek mythology is. Wonder no more. Greek mythology is a set of stories about the gods, goddesses, heroes of the ancient Greeks. It was part of the religion ancient Greece. So you could say … Continue reading The Great Legends and Myths Behind Ancient Greek Mythology and Its Influence
Humans have been sailing on the sea for eons. Those that have sailed have come back with stories about creatures roaming under the expanse of the seas. These stories about mythical monsters abound across cultures in places where people have … Continue reading Exploring the Sea Myths from Diverse Cultures Around the World
What do you associate cross-dressing with? Is it a man wearing a skirt? A drag performer? Is it Channing Tatum dressed as Beyonce? Cross-dressing is so prevalent in almost every culture around the world, but how much do we actually … Continue reading History of the Transformative World of Cross-Dressing