Worship ceremonies in ancient Greece were a key communication mechanism between people and gods. Through standardised instruments —sacrifices, libations, mysteries and celebrations— Greeks sought the favor of the divine, the cleansing and the preservation of the secular order.
The history of Greek ethnogenesis extends from the pre-Greek populations of the Aegean to the formation of Greek identity in ancient times. The article examines archaeological, linguistic and mythological testimonies, clearly separating historical data and traditions.
Athena, wisdom and gods who enlightened ancient Greece If you wonder who the Greek god of knowledge is, the most correct and complete answer is this: in Greek mythology there is not only one deity that completely covers all aspects of knowledge, but Athena is considered the goddess of ...More
Language, Olympic Games, archaeological findings and testimonies of ancient historians linking ancient Macedonians to the Greek world. «The country near the sea that is now called Macedonia... Alexander, the father of Perdika, and his ancestors, who descended from the Temenides of Argos»(Thucydide 99,3) What is the evidence that the ancient Macedonians were...More
Ancient Greek temples are one of the most important achievements of architecture in the history of human civilization. They were not merely places of worship, but symbolic centres of the city-state, expressing the aesthetic, religious and social organization of the ancient Greeks. Each temple functioned as a residence of the deity, where the statue of the god was kept, while the rituals received ...More
Στην καρδιά της αρχαίας Ελλάδας, στο ιερό της Αρχαία Ολυμπία, υψωνόταν κάποτε ένα έργο τέχνης που θεωρούνταν από τα πιο εντυπωσιακά δημιουργήματα της ανθρώπινης ιστορίας: το Άγαλμα του Δία στην Ολυμπία. Το κολοσσιαίο αυτό άγαλμα, αφιερωμένο στον θεό Δίας, ήταν τόσο επιβλητικό ώστε οι επισκέπτες του ναού ένιωθαν πραγματικά δέος μπροστά του. Δεν ήταν απλώς …More
What is Greek mythology Greek mythology is stories told by ancient Greeks about their gods, goddesses and mythical creatures. Greek mythology is one of the most important cultural and spiritual systems of antiquity, combining religious faith, poetic tradition and philosophical quest for the nature of existence. Through myths, ...More
Discover mythological sites of Greece The mythological sites of Greece are a bridge between history, myth and landscape. From mountains and caves to ancient sanctuaries and cities associated with gods, heroes and legends, each place hides a history that travels through time. On this page you will discover locations associated with ...More
Archaeological Sites of Ancient Greece – Where the Gods Left Their Traces The archaeological sites of Ancient Greece are not just stones and ruins. They are sacred places, where the gods walked among the people, where heroes glorified their name and where the myths that sealed Western civilization were born. From...More
The Primary Powers that gave birth to the Universe Orphic tradition is one of the most internal and philosophically charged versions of ancient Greek cosmogony. Unlike Hesiod, where creation begins from Chaos, Orphic texts place at the beginning of the existence of two abstract but absolute forces: Need and Time. I don't...More
The Greek colonization (8th–6th century BC) was one of the most important phenomena of ancient history. The Greeks established colonies throughout the Mediterranean and Black Sea, carrying not only their language and institutions, but also their religion. At the heart of each colony were the temples, operating as centers of worship, political cohesion...More