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Net In Arcadia: Virtual Museum

Elsie Russell, Jeff Harrington [Greece] [Images and Art Collections]...

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Mythology in Western Art

Mythology in Western Art is a captivating and enduring theme that has been explored by artists for centuries. This rich and multifaceted subject matter encompasses a vast array of ancient myths, legends, and stories from cultures across the Western world, and it has served as a wellspring of inspiration for painters, sculptors, and artists of vario...

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War Ships of the Greeks

The Greeks were some of the most skilled seafarers in the ancient world, and their warships were among the most advanced of their time. Greek warships were designed for speed and maneuverability, and they were armed with a variety of weapons, including rams, spears, and bows and arrows. The most famous Greek warship was the trireme. Triremes were p...

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Ships of Ancient Greece

Wikipedia. Bireme, Holkos, Kyrenia ship, Olympias (trireme), Paralus (ship). [Weapons and Warfare]...

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Ovid's Metamorphoses

Written 1 A.C.E. Translated by Sir Samuel Garth, John Dryden, et al [Greece] [Texts] [Authors]...

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Plato and his Dialogues

Plato (428/427–348/347 BC) was a Greek philosopher, considered one of the founders of Western philosophy, and the founder of the Platonist school of thought. He is widely regarded as the most influential figure in the history of philosophy and was described as "the father of Western philosophy" by Alfred North Whitehead. He is also considered the i...

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The Myth of Ceres

The Myth of Ceres is a Roman myth about the goddess of agriculture and fertility, and her search for her daughter Proserpina, who was abducted by Pluto, the god of the underworld. The myth begins with Ceres' daughter Proserpina picking flowers in a meadow when she is abducted by Pluto. Ceres is distraught by her daughter's disappearance and searche...

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Norse Mythology

Norse mythology, also known as Scandinavian mythology or Norse religion, is a rich and complex system of myths, legends, and beliefs that were central to the pre-Christian cultures of the Germanic peoples in the Nordic regions, primarily during the Viking Age (approximately 8th to 11th centuries). These myths and stories offer valuable insights int...

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Encyclopedia Britannica: Ancient Greece

Ancient Greece, as chronicled in Encyclopedia Britannica, is a captivating and influential period in history that spans roughly from the 8th century BCE to the conquests of Alexander the Great in the 4th century BCE. It represents one of the most formative and enduring civilizations in human history, leaving an indelible mark on the development of ...

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Thomas Bulfinch, His Life and Work

Thomas Bulfinch (1796–1867) was an American author and mythologist best known for his seminal work, "Bulfinch's Mythology," which has had a profound impact on popularizing classical mythology in the United States. His life and work are a testament to his passion for literature, mythology, and the enduring power of storytelling. Early Life and Educa...

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