Ancient Greek vase depicting Athena fighting a giant returns to Greece
An ancient Attic black-figure lekythos was repatriated to Greece in a ceremony at the Greek Embassy in Washington, D.C., ...
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The history of the Gorgoneion, Medusa’s fearsome symbol, from its Greek and Roman origins to its influence on Alexander the Great and more.
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Introduction to Ancient Greece
When was Ancient Greece? How did ancient Greece ... The Parthenon temple was built for the Greek goddess Athena. It sits on top of a hill called the Acropolis and looks out over the city of ...
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How the Greeks Changed the Idea of the Afterlife
The Erechtheion, a temple to Athena, occupies the most sacred ground on Athens’s Acropolis. Ancient Greeks held festivals, sacrifices, games, and religious processions at the site; today it’s ...
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Princess Beatrice's new daughter's name has fascinating nod to Greek mythology and royal ties
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Ancient Greek vessel returned home from U.S. museum
An ancient Greek artifact has been returned to its homeland following a repatriation ceremony at the Greek embassy in Washington, local media reported on Sunday.
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Ancient Greek vessel returned home from US museum
An ancient Greek artifact has been returned to its homeland ... used for oil storage - depicts a battle between a Giant and Athena, the goddess of wisdom and warfare in Greek mythology, as well ...