HOMERIC GREEK

10 observations and discussion questions on Ancient Greek Religion

A profile on the Greek island of Ithaca, Greece, which is home to blue bays, farmlands, rugged mountains and Odysseus, the central hero from Homer's "The Odyssey."

These goddesses are known by many names, Furies being their Roman name. In Greek mythology they are known as the Erinyes, or the Eumenides. Sometimes they are referred to as Dirae or 'Dread Ones'.

An in depth look at the ritualistic practices of the ancient Greeks.

The ancient Mysteries were perhaps the superior intellectual heritage in Ancient Greece. In their internal significance, mysteries presented the eternal truths, both natural and intellectual that had been preserved in the passage of thousands of years.

An in-depth analysis of select chapters of Joyce's odyssean epic Ulysses. Emphasis is on allegories to Homer's Odyssey and belief systems of the central characters, Stephen Dedalus and Leopold Bloom

An overview of the dialects of Ancient Greece

The term clone is derived from klon, the Greek word for twig or branch, referring to the process whereby a new plant can be created from a twig.

It is quite clear by the tales of the mythological gods that they are beings with faults just like humans, and the ultimate goal of the telling of these faults is to improve human morality.

To study Persephone is to study a goddess of great mystery and striking contrasts. She has a dual nature and is even known by two different names. She is Kore; goddess of spring and fertility, a beautiful maiden beloved by her mother, picking flowers in a field.

Corfu Yachting , what began as a hobby turned out to become a professional family business.

Delos Island may be fairly unknown, but is rich with history as the archaeological finds made there and that this is the birthing place of Apollo and Artemis from Greek mythology.

Greek gods lived among men in society. They intervened in the affairs of men. The only major difference between men and gods was that while the gods were immortal, men were not.

The Pre-Socratic Greek Philosopher Xenophanes had a concept of God that was unlike any other during his time.

Odysseus is an extremely complex character, but unlike most Homeric characters, he is also very dynamic.

Happy birthday: Desi Arnaz, Daniel Craig, Mikhail Gorbachev, Jon Bon Jovi, Chris Martin, Eddie Money, Laraine Newman, Mel Ott, Dottie Rambo, Lou Reed, Dr. Seuss and more. Is March 2nd your birthday? What notable individuals share your birthday?

A comparison of Egyptian and Scythian cultures as portrayed by Heroditus

Archaeology, linguistics, and historical documentation are combined in order to understand the role the Celts played in Europe.

What do we know about one of the most famous authors of all time? And what are those epic poems--the Iliad and The Odyssey--all about?

Since Homer's sagas of Troy, Achilles' revenge to Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, our culture approves of and even requires the sense of justice that administration of vengence brings the agrieved.

In the ekphrasis of the shield of Achilles', Homer presents scenes from two cities, one at peace and one at war.

The story of the Battle of Thermopylae would be considered unbelievable if it were not for the simple fact that it actually happened. The film 300 depicts the events of the Battle of Thermopylae in such a way to make them more visually stunning and dramatic.

A brief look at the value of literature, religion, and philosophy in shaping understanding of human nature.