The styles of ancient Greek pottery and the strange effigies of the Olympic god Hermes which were used in ways few moderns ...

(It’s in a) very good condition,” lead archaeologist Lyudmil Vagalinski said, explaining that the marble statue had been placed in the sewer and covered with dirt, possibly as Christianity was adopted ...

Pagans have many different beliefs. Rider believes in Norse traditions with an emphasis on gods like Odin and Thor. Others ...

Before the Greek Revolution, various regional flags circulated, often incorporating religious and mythical symbols such as St. George slaying the dragon, the double-headed eagle, and Christian emblems ...

The Pagan Christ (Thomas Allen, 2004) is Harpur's story of his discovery of ... and the narrative material of the Hebrew and Greek Bible had been interpreted as symbol or myth; first among these myths ...

While most celebrations involve food, drinks, and merriment, the Greek New Year takes it a notch further with fascinating traditions rooted in history and symbolism. Forget generic fireworks and ...

In historical terms, the Maccabean Revolt was the beginning of the end of the Seleucid Empire. Moral: Don't mess with the ...

It's often claimed that many of today's Christmas traditions derive from the pre-Christian observances of pagan cults suppressed by Roman authorities. The story goes that, after Christianity ...

This pagan symbol of nature and renewal brought joy to ... This portrayal was influenced in part by Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century Greek bishop known for his crimson robes and charitable gestures ...