The harpies were not nice people. They existed in myth to dish out punishments from the gods.
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It doesn’t matter how many rules we have if no one follows them. If they are not widely respected, then the structure becomes useless. The same goes for democracy.
The handful animal ghosts in the ancient world are often depicted not as friendly visitors but as mere tools for humans – and are often used to do evil.
Some advice for staying healthy may sound familiar. But other recommendations – such as a fig-only diet for athletes – may raise eyebrows.
Several libraries in the ancient world blended learning and books with memorials to their sponsors.
Based on a myth first told in Greece over 2,500 years ago, Hadestown, now playing in Sydney, is a modern retelling of the story of lovers Orpheus and Eurydice.
No other classic text has left such a mark on how we tell stories, create theatre, and structure film. But what does it actually say?
Homeric heroes must get nature on their side if they are to overcome the enemy.
Trump’s coin is nothing new. In a pre-social media world, coins were the ultimate propaganda tool.
Ruling is a skilled trade, Plato argues. And like any other trade, not everyone has the talent or the training to be good at it.
Taking time off in the summer was important in ancient Greek and Roman times. But some found it hard to detach from work and completely relax.
Ancient letters by ordinary Greeks and Romans reveal their everyday triumphs, tragedies and habits.
Breathwork is an ancient practice to calm the mind and improve physical health.
Sure, the ancients went on holidays for a rest and to cure illnesses. But they didn’t always come back healthy.
The study of martial arts involves physical training − but also raises larger questions about ethics and what justifies the use of force.
As the election nears, it seems everyone is afraid.
Despite the stereotypes, eunuchs clearly often played important roles in the ostensibly masculine world of strategic planning and combat.
Here’s what the ancient Greeks and Romans can teach us about the environment and ourselves. From Roman soldiers in crowded camps to emperors cleaning up rivers, there are many lessons to be learned.
Written at a time when there were different norms around sexual morality, Plato’s Symposium is one of the principal sources of the Greek philosopher’s views on love and beauty.
In Greek mythology, the Fates controlled the destiny of men and – in some instances – gods
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