These people say worshiping ancient Greek gods is a route to modern happiness

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” hits theaters this month, but these believers have never stopped worshiping gods like Zeus ...

Greek family tradition meets modern café culture at new Ballwin spot, Pana Coffee and Desserts

Pana Coffee and Desserts brings Greece to Ballwin, blending specialty coffee, homemade pastries, and family tradition. Owners ...
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What Were the Ancient Greek Board Games Like?

To pass the time the ancient Greeks played various board and dice games which have been attested to in various sources.

38 Greek Mythology Books And Stories Worth Reading Right Now

Discover the Greek mythology books every reader should know, from Homer's timeless epics to bestselling novels inspired by ...

8 Modern Greek Myth Adaptations to Celebrate THE ODYSSEY

These eight modern Greek myth adaptations are the perfect way to celebrate Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey film. The post 8 ...

The Fear of Black Greeks

In a different time, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey would have been celebrated by the American right as a conservative film.
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Labrys – modern-day group in Athens that continues to worship the ancient Greek Gods

Labrys, a community in Athens, shares in the polytheistic culture that shaped ancient Greece as they engage in religious ...

Here’s What Greeks Think of Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey.’ (It’s Their Story, After All.)

Before its release, some in the country were highly skeptical about the new depiction of a beloved tale. But many who saw it ...
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The Thucydides Trap: Ancient Greek lessons for modern markets

Every dominant sports dynasty eventually meets its challenger. The Jordan-era Chicago Bulls dethroned Magic Johnson’s ...

Greek fire was the most devastating weapon in the Eastern Roman empire. But what was it?

Before modern weapons of mass destruction, there was Greek fire (ignis graecus). This was the term medieval Crusaders applied ...

The Odyssey is set in a fantasy world – but the ancient Greeks mapped it onto what they knew

The ancient Greeks would have enjoyed current controversies about the “historical accuracy” of Christopher Nolan’s new ...
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Eight modern Greek myth adaptations to celebrate 'The Odyssey'

The timelessness of Greek mythology and literature is having a moment with Christopher Nolan’s take on Homer’s The Odyssey.