This article is an exploration of the ancient origins of Easter customs and the mythology surrounding them.
Mythology Monday: Divine Marriages
My #MythologyMonday thread on divine marriages in easy-to-read article form.
Mythology Monday: Sacred Plants of the Greek Gods
The sacred plants of the major Greek gods explained.
Birds of Greek Mythology
It's #NationalBirdDay so I want to talk about birds in Greek mythology.
Mythology Monday: The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World
Originally a sight-seeing guide, ancient travellers listed the marvels they encountered on their trips. Meet the most popular sights of the ancient Mediterranean here!
Mythology Monday: Apollon's Prophetic Children and Lovers
The most famous and renowned seers in Greek mythology are either Apollon's children or lovers.
Mythology Monday: Apollon and Branchos
Branchos doesn't know that Apollon is a god. He only knows that Apollon is hot and he wants to kiss him.
Samhain
There is not much that can be said with certainty about the Celtic festival of Samhain. Here is what we know.
Hermaphroditos – Neither Man Nor Woman, But Both
Hermaphroditos was born to Aphrodite and Hermes, the gods representing female and male sexuality. The name is compounded of Hermes and Aphrodite, and means "half-male".
Ancient Culture Today: The Days of the Week
In ancient Greece, each day was named for a planet.