A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In every Greek home, the hearth was much more than a source of warmth—it embodied a profound sense of sacredness. Often found in a square room with a porch upheld by two columns, this space gracefully balanced both religious and administrative roles within the household. The hearth itself rested between four […]
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The wise Proteus knew the future lived in the South Seas, but he was a loner and, of his own free will, did not help anyone. Whoever wanted to get away from him, the council had to capture him first and incapacitate him. Each day at noon, Proteus emerged from
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A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Once, a young and brave king, Aegeus, lived in the small town of Athens. At that time, the city was not as prominent or famous as later myths, legends, and historical records would describe it. A strong fleet was needed to protect small cities against the dangers posed by pirates.
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A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Midas was the king of Pessinus, a city in the ancient region of Phrygia. In Greek mythology, he is renowned for his unique ability to transform anything he touched into gold, a power that has become synonymous with wealth and prosperity. He had large estates and a grand, marvelous palace
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A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The Kallikantzaroi are naughty and sometimes evil underground goblins who emerge during the 12 days of Christmas and then disappear into the Earth on the eve of the Epiphany. In the folklore of Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia, Turkey, and Bosnia, they are responsible for many bad things that happen to people
A. Sutherland- AncientPages.com – The Greek goddess Eris means everything wrong: envy, jealousy, hatred among human beings, chaos, confusion, tragedies, and conflict. Her attribute, the golden apple (Apple of Discord), was related to a great disaster. Eris (her Roman counterpart was Discordia) had two faces and two characters: one was destructive, as she liked to destroy
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Nymphs (in Greek “nýmphē”) were long-lived, wonderful female spirits of the natural world who were invisible to mortals but occasionally could be heard by humans. But what did these minor goddesses have in common? They were divided into Oceanids, Nereids, Naiads, Dryads, Hamadryads, and Oreads, and the domain of all of
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A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – As deities, the Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux, were often depicted as celestial horsemen. Once revered on earth, they ascended to the heavens and now shine brightly as the stars of Gemini. Throughout history, sailors in peril called upon their aid, finding hope. Their story reminds us that even when darkness
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A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – One of many impressive and colorful figures in Greek mythology is Circe, a divine witch and goddess of incredible power. She could predict the future and transform people into animals. Circe was also a shape-shifter and performed cleansing rituals. She could change the weather, knew about healing herbs, and was skilled
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Usually, the Sirens were considered daughters of the river god Achelous, either by the Muse Terpsichore, Melpomene, Calliope, or by Sterope, daughter of King Porthaon of Calydon. Their number is variously reported from two to eight. These creepy, not particularly beautiful mythological creatures initially had birdlike features, including feathered wings,
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