Agrarian societies, historically reliant on favorable conditions in nature for their survival, created these rituals to ward off evil and misfortune, she said. Carnival revelry has for centuries ...

The first Thursday in March, much like the first Monday in May (as fashion, costume and history enthusiasts will know) is a time for dressing up to the nines in over-the-top ensembles. On both ...

Archaeologists in Pompeii have recently uncovered stunning frescoes depicting the Greek god of wine, Dionysus, and his mysterious cult rituals, remarkably preserved under ancient volcanic ash. These ...

Other divinities in Greek mythology often associated with them include Hades, Hekate, and Hestia. Zeus of Otricoli Ancient Roman copy of Hellenistic Original. credit: Wikimedia commons/Public domain.

Typhon was one of the most fearsome monsters in Greek mythology, often described as the deadliest creature ever born. He was a primordial giant associated with chaos and destruction, and he was ...

These early myths would go on to shape one of the most terrifying figures in Greek folklore: the Vrykolakas. While the ancient Greeks did not have a term directly equivalent to “vampire,” their ...

While the show is based on Greek myths, there will be a lot of funny portions of the ... If you are interested in seeing what some of the costumes for the show may look like you can check out Wolfe ...

Greek mythology is sneaky. One moment you are just minding your own business and, before you know it, you are knee-deep in tales about gods throwing tantrums and mortals making terrible decisions.