Greek Reporter8 小时
Was Olympus, Gods’ Abode, a Mountain or Divine Realm in Ancient Greek Belief?
Ancient Greeks saw Olympus as a divine realm of Zeus and the gods, not a mountain. Its link to Mount Olympus emerged in later traditions.
History Extra2 天
When gods go to war: what was the Titanomachy of Greek mythology?
Before Zeus could rule as the king of the ancient Greek gods, he had to defeat his father and the Titans in a decade-long war ...
Greek Reporter15 小时
Ancient Greek Tyrants Who Proved to Be Good for Their Cities
The role of good Greek tyrants and aesimnetai in ancient Greece, highlighting leaders like Peisistratus, Polycrates, and Solon.
BBC2 年
KS2 Ancient Greece: 2. Gods, goddesses, myths and magic
Religion is a very important part of Ancient Greek life. I should know - people give me credit for telling a few of the best-known stories about the gods, goddesses and heroes. The Iliad ...
National Geographic news2 年
How the Greeks Changed the Idea of the Afterlife
Ancient Greeks held festivals, sacrifices, games, and religious processions at the site; today it’s a magnet for tourists. PHOTOGRAPH BY VINCENT J. MUSI-ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF THE ACROPOLIS ...
BBC19 天
Who were the ancient Greeks?
About 2,500 years ago Greece was one of the most important places in the ancient world. The Greeks were great thinkers, warriors, writers, actors, athletes, artists, architects and politicians.