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The Greek Island as a place of allure: Cyprus, Naxos, and Love Island - by Morg Daniels
Greek islands have long been associated with allure, from the birth of Aphrodite on Cyprus to the modern appropriation on Love Island.
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Academus Education
- Dec 23, 2021
- 1 min
Crossword: a Classics Crossword for those cold winter nights to test out your Graeco-Roman knowledge
Have a stab at our Classics Crossword this Christmas and check out your knowledge of the Ancient Greek and Roman Worlds and lots of fun!
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Academus Education
- Jul 9, 2021
- 6 min
Worship of Aphrodite in Ancient Greece - by Taylor Mitchell
Aphrodite, the goddess of love, was an important deity in Ancient Greece due to the worship of the various aspects of love.
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Academus Education
- Jul 3, 2021
- 3 min
Apollo and Hyacinthus - by Joseph Manning
The love story between the god Apollo and the mortal man Hyacinthus is a myth that was important to Greek and Roman religion and tradition.
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Academus Education
- Jun 21, 2021
- 8 min
Norse Mythology 101 - by George Allan
Norse mythology is distinct from the Greek and Latin myths, with its own set of gods and interesting stories passed down through history.
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Academus Education
- Jun 16, 2021
- 6 min
The Rites and Festival of the Eleusinian Mysteries - by Taylor Mitchell
The festival of the Eleusinian Mystery cult for Demeter was elusive, but we can reconstruct some of the intriguing rites of this festival.
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Academus Education
- May 31, 2021
- 5 min
Claudian's Myth of Persephone - by Stacy Archer
Myths are adaptable, and the author Claudian adapted the myth of Persephone for politics and Christianity of the later Roman empire.
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Academus Education
- May 26, 2021
- 4 min
Greek Gods vs Roman Gods - by Joseph Manning
Roman gods are often thought of as Greek gods with a different name, but both Greeks and Romans viewed their gods in very different ways.
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Academus Education
- May 19, 2021
- 4 min
Orpheus and Izanagi: How Japan and Greece Overlap in Love and Death - by Joseph Manning
The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice is well known, but it is similar to the Japanese myth of Izanagi and Izanami, which also transcends death.
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Academus Education
- Apr 30, 2021
- 5 min
Prometheus in the Modern Age: from Frankenstein to Elon Musk - by Emma Bentley
Prometheus is a mythological figure who gave fire to humanity and is often compared to innovative figures, from Frankenstein to Elon Musk.
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Academus Education
- Apr 28, 2021
- 6 min
Demeter, Persephone and the Eleusinian Mysteries - by Morg Daniels
The myth of Demeter and Persephone inspired the mystery cult known as the Eleusinian Mysteries: many of the rites are still unknown.
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Academus Education
- Mar 3, 2021
- 5 min
The Portrayal of Love in Orpheus and Eurydice - by Lucy Moore
Love was important in the ancient world, particularly in myth, and the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice shows how love transcends life and death
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