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Ancient Greek vs. Roman Religion: What’s the Difference?
The religions of the ancient Greeks and the ancient Romans, often simply called “classical religion,” are often viewed as ...
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The Ancient Greek Sanctuaries and Temples of Olympia
The sanctuaries and temples of ancient Olympia are some of the oldest and most important in all of Ancient Greece.
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Ancient Greek Religious Festival of Anthesteria Revived in Athens
The ancient Greek religious festival of Anthesteria was revived in the center of the old city in Athens on Sunday.
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How the Greeks Changed the Idea of the Afterlife
Ancient Greeks held festivals, sacrifices, games, and religious processions at the site; today it’s a magnet for tourists. PHOTOGRAPH BY VINCENT J. MUSI-ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF THE ACROPOLIS ...
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How Archaeologists Discovered Europe’s Oldest-Known Book, Revealing Never-Before-Seen Insights Into Ancient Religion and Philosophy
Charred by the flames of a funeral pyre, the Derveni Papyrus has proved to be a fascinating—and confounding—artifact ...
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KS2 Ancient Greece: 2. Gods, goddesses, myths and magic
Religion is a very important part of Ancient Greek life. I should know - people give me credit for telling a few of the best-known stories about the gods, goddesses and heroes. The Iliad ...
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What Was Life Like For Ancient Greek Women? A New Exhibition Sheds Some Light
This reflects the important role that women would continue to play in ancient Greek religious festivals. “To the degree that our sources allow us to catch glimpses of the life of women in the ...
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Ancient Statue Of Greek God Found In Sewer
Archaeologists excavating an ancient Roman sewer last week made a spectacular discovery—a nearly complete marble statue of a Greek god ... wanted to hide it from religious zealots who might ...