In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?
Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...
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Zendaya's First 'Odyssey' Photos Will Definitely Inspire a Greek Goddess Dress Trend
The last place I expected to see a summer dress trend rise was the set of Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey. But ...
ZME Science14d
The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also Perfumed
For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty. But these sculptures, now frozen in monochrome, looked dramatically ...
Greek Reporter15d
The Most Famous Statues of Aphrodite, Goddess of Beauty
This changed around the fifth century BC, when the greatest Greek sculptors gave her a recognizable identity. Many of these statues dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite have become timeless icons, ...
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International Women’s Day Tribute: The Stories of 10 Ancient Greek Goddesses
In the spirit of this celebration, we explore the stories of ten of our favourite ancient Greek goddesses, each embodying unique virtues and characteristics that resonate with the values of ...