Greek mythology is prominent in art dating from antiquity through to the renaissance and even in contemporary artwork. During ...

As people celebrate the beginning of the new Chinese lunar year, the Year of the Snake, what do snakes symbolize in mythology?

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Archaeologists in Licata, Sicily were recently exploring the remains of the ancient Greek colony Finziade when they came ...

By removing centuries of soot, researchers have uncovered the stunning decoration of a sanctuary dedicated to the heavens ...

At some point during their grade school years, lots of kids go through a big mythology phase -- they can't get enough of stories about gods, goddesses, and other mythological creatures. And that love ...

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Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

Greek and Roman gods evoked fear, awe and envy. Their names now control trillions of dollars of your money. Janus, Apollo, Jupiter and Ares are some of the most famous names of Greek and Roman ...

Each zodiac sign is paired with a mythological deity who serves as their ... Ruled by Mars, Aries gets the ultimate war coach. Ares, the god of battle, would teach the art of confidence, strategy ...

The next God of War is potentially heading to Egypt, and these are the gods and goddesses we want to meet when we get there.