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The dog who waited for Odysseus: Argos reflects the deep human-animal bonds of ancient Greece

One is the touching, tragically brief reunion of the hero (played in the film by Matt Damon) with his faithful dog Argos.
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Was Ancient Greece a Country?

Ancient Greece was not a country in the way we might think of the word. Rather, ancient Greeks were comfortable with cultural ...

Quote of the day by Thucydides: 'Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is...' and the ancient wisdom that proves your hardest enemy will alway…

Imagine a room on the verge of an explosion: shouting people, slamming tables, and a rising demand to act right now. In the ...
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Ancient Greece’s Sacred Wars: The Battle for Delphi’s Oracle

Control of the Oracle of Delphi was a key issue in Ancient Greece, and various cities and coalitions fought over it during ...

The Best Greek Mythology Trivia Questions to Test Your Mortal Intellect

From Mount Olympus to the Underworld, test your knowledge of ancient legends with 100 Greek mythology trivia questions (and answers!).