Archaeologists Unearthed Missing Statue Head of Greek Goddess. It's 2,100 Years Old

Archaeologists have made a number of historic discoveries while excavating the ancient Greek City of Laodicea, which housed a church mentioned in the Bible. Among the most notable discoveries was a 2, ...

After 2,100 Years, Archaeologists Found the Missing Head of an Ancient Greek Statue

Hygieia was a prominent figure in both ancient Greek and Roman mythology—she was the daughter of Asclepius, the god of ...

7 Superheroes Based on Actual Ancient Mythologies from Around the World

From China to Greece, these are the superheroes whose origins and power sets are inspired by some of the most fantastic ...
The Escapist

Is Krapopolis’ Deliria Inspired by an Actual Greek Goddess?

Krapopolis brings Dan Harmon’s signature style of adult animation to ancient Greece, following Tyrannis’ attempts to fast-track civilization within the eponymous city. However, many of his challenges ...
Augusta Free Press

Drayads in Greek mythology

Dryads, also called hamadryads, are legendary creatures from Greek mythology. They are said to be the spirits of oak trees and take the form of a beautiful young woman. Dryads were originally the ...
Bustle

Wonder Woman’s Greek Roots Don’t Run That Deep

When it comes to superheroes, Wonder Woman is pretty unique. She has unusual gear, like her Lasso of Truth and Bracelets of Submission, and a wild origin story that involves her being molded from clay ...