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Nun’s skeleton reveals that some ancient women were extreme hermits
Self-tormenting practices were all the rage in ancient Byzantium, from wearing chains to living on top of small pillars—and ...
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The Cult of Ancient Greek Goddess Athena and the Women of Athens
The cult of the ancient Greek goddess Athena allowed certain Athenian women liberties that extended beyond the roles of ...
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The Egyptian Goddess that Rome Adopted
The Egyptian goddess Isis was one of the most revered deities of the ancient world, but her influence didn’t stop at Egypt’s borders. Over time, she became a central figure in Greco-Roman religion, ...
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The Nymphs of Ancient Greece
For ancient Greeks, every waterway was protected by nymphs. They were invariably ageless young girls who existed even before ...
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Inside The Vicious Stories Of Death Goddesses From Around The World
According to Greek legend, goddesses known as Keres watched over battlefields — but they weren't there to protect the ...
Explore the elaborate tomb of Nefertari—and see how ancient Egyptians buried their royals
Nefertari was the beloved wife of Rameses II, and her extravagant tomb proves it. Its restored paintings tell an interesting ...
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The Sandman: Who are the Grey Sisters? The mythological roots behind Dream’s eerie oracles
In The Sandman, the beings known as the Grey Sisters appear as cryptic oracles who guide, tease, and eventually haunt Dream.