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What is the ancient Egyptian 'Eye of Horus' — and why is it found in so many burials?
The "Eye of Horus," a depiction of a single stylized eye looking straight ahead, is found throughout ancient Egypt. The ...
Greek Reporter11h
Dionysus, the Astonishingly Modern Olympian God
The ancient Greeks considered Dionysus the 12th Olympic god. He was not taken seriously by his father Zeus nor by most of the ...
Christianity Today15h
Oldest-Known Hymn Inspires New Worship Song
Historian teams up with Chris Tomlin and Hillsong’s Ben Fielding to adapt rare music dating back to the third century.
Smithsonian Magazine1d
Was Talos, the Bronze Automaton Who Guarded the Island of Crete in Greek Myth, an Early Example of Artificial Intelligence?
One such ancient story centers on the bronze sentry Talos. Forged by Hephaestus, the Greek god of smiths and artisans, Talos ...
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Crocodiles of the Gods: New Discovery Sheds Light on Ancient Egyptian Beliefs
Archaeologists in Egypt discover mummified crocodiles dating back over 3,000 years near Aswan. Found in sacred sites ...
Greek Reporter3d
The History of the Ancient Greek City of Thebes
The ancient Greek city of Thebes played a central role in Greek history, appearing in many of the legends of Greek mythology.