Compared to most historical religions, Dowden wrote, the Greek gods were “exceptionally anthropomorphic – they were ‘shaped like people.’” The canonical number of Olympians was 12, but sources ...

The names and symbols associated with the zodiac signs are deeply rooted in ancient mythology and traits attributed to each ...

Astrology is a popular way for people to try to make sense of themselves and the events in their lives. Usually, when people in the West talk about astrology, they're talking about Western astrology, ...

If you want a quieter getaway for a bit of winter sun then this little Grecian paradise could be perfect for your next ...

While Charon is currently listed as a satellite or moon by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), consideration is being given to it perhaps being classified as a dwarf planet in its own right, ...

TASS-FACTBOX. On January 19, Orthodox believers in Russia celebrate Epiphany, or the Baptism of the Lord, one of the 12 major Christian holidays (along with Easter) dogmatically connected with the ...

The lectionary readings for Epiphany 3 in this Year C are 1 Cor 12.12–31a, and Luke 4.14–21, where Jesus returns from the ...

The styles of ancient Greek pottery and the strange effigies of the Olympic god Hermes which were used in ways few moderns ...

The beautiful myth of Psyche and Eros, a moving love story, has inspired countless artists all over the world throughout the centuries.

While there are many gods who can be considered beautiful, none more so than Sune, the goddess of beauty. Focusing on the ...

More AI-powered features and a modular system design are just a couple of the leaks and rumors swirling around Microsoft's not-yet-announced Windows 12. PC hardware is nice, but it’s not much ...

Examining what it means to make money by selling the bereaved on an illusion, the film feels like something of a warning. By Alissa Wilkinson Mel Gibson directs an uneven action film with Mark ...