Friedrich Hölderlin was an important German Romantic lyric poet whose great work managed to bridge the Classical and Romantic ...
Torches from the Paris Olympics and the crown and wreath of Dionysus worn by singer Philippe Katerine during the opening ...
Paris — Torches from the Paris Olympics and the crown and wreath of Dionysus worn by singer Philippe Katerine during the ...
The ancient Greek roots of the cross symbol, its significance in cosmology, religion, and philosophy, long before ...
From the olive wreaths of Olympic champions to the gold crowns of Hellenistic aristocrats, wreaths have symbolized glory, ...
Ancient Rome unfairly has a reputation for having stolen or copied their mythology and religious traditions from the Greeks and given them Latin names to claim as their own. This is easily disproved ...
India celebrates 17 national symbols representing its heritage, culture, and values. Key symbols include the Tiranga flag, the Ashoka Chakra emblem, the Jana Gana Mana anthem, and the Vande ...
Hedonistic carnival traditions across the Greek heartland and islands trace back to the ecstatic processions in ancient times honoring Dionysus ... known to Greeks as a symbol of wartime hardship.
It was unveiled at Pompeii recently and depicts the life of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, theatre, and celebrations. Archaeologists found it in the Reggio IX area of the ancient Roman city.