Author: Metic

Hephaestus

Hephaestus Hephæstus, the son of Zeus and Hera, was the god of fire in its beneficial aspect, and the presiding deity over all workmanship accomplished by means of this useful element. He was universally honoured, not only as…
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Hera

HERA, being the principal wife of Zeus and queen of heaven. Her favorite flowers were the dittany, poppy, and lily. Her attributes are the diadem, veil, sceptre, and peacock. The first day of every month a ewe-lamb and…
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Heracles (Hercules)

Heracles [Ἡρακλῆς, also transliterated as Herakles, later romanised as Hercules], the most renowned hero of antiquity, was the son of Zeus and Alcmene, and the great grandson of Perseus. The Birth of Heracles At the time of his…
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum

One of the most important museums of Greece, the Heraklion Archaeological Museum (Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Ηρακλείου) displays artifacts from the numerous archaeological sites of Crete. The exhibitions span several millennia, beginning with finds from paleolithic Crete, and ending in…
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Hermes (Mercury)

Messenger of Gods Hermes was the swift-footed messenger, and trusted ambassador of all the gods, and conductor of shades to Hades. He presided over the rearing and education of the young, and encouraged gymnastic exercises and athletic pursuits,…
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Hesperides

The Hesperides, the daughters of Atlas, dwelt in an island in the far west, whence they derived their name. They were appointed by Hera to act as guardians to a tree bearing golden apples, which had been presented…
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Hestia (Vesta)

Hestia Ἑστία (Hestia) was the daughter of Cronus and Rhea. She was the goddess of Fire in its first application to the wants of mankind, hence she was essentially the presiding deity of the domestic hearth and the…
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History of Ancient Greece: Periods Overview

Illustrated Overview Historical Periods Ancient Greek history is generally divided into the following eras: Stone Age (circa 400 000 BP – 3000 BCE)> Paleolithic (circa 400 000 – 13 000 BP)> Mesolithic (circa 10 000 – 7000 BCE)>…
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History of Ancient Olympia

The sanctuary at Olympia (Ολυμπία) is positioned in a serene and fertile valley between the Alpheios and the Kladeos rivers in western Peloponnese, in Elis. In antiquity it was the host of the Olympic games for a thousand…
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History of Greece: Archaic Era

The period of Ancient Greece that followed the Dark Age is described as Archaic and lasted for about two hundred years from 700 to 480 BCE. In our day, the general use of the term “archaic” means anything “old-fashioned”, but…
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