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Was Talos, the Bronze Automaton Who Guarded the Island of Crete in Greek Myth, an Early Example of Artificial Intelligence?
One such ancient story centers on the bronze sentry Talos. Forged by Hephaestus, the Greek god of smiths and artisans, Talos ...
In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?
Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures from ancient Greek and Roman mythology. In Greek and Roman myth, the ...
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The Linguistic Roots of Myth: How Ancient Stories Survive in Language
Imagine hearing the word “echo” and feeling an odd shiver as you call into a canyon, your voice bouncing back as if answering ...
Greek Reporter6d
The Ancient Link Between Uterus and Hysteria First Described by Hippocrates
Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates was first to use the word hysteria, from the Greek hysteron (uterus), for an ailment that ...
Vizard’s fresh views of ANZAC myths and history
In the year that marks 110 years since the Gallipoli landings, funnyman turned professor Steve Vizard examines our ANZAC ...
Greek Reporter6d
The Greek Goddess Gaia and Her Connection to Earth Day
April 22, Earth Day is celebrated once again as over one billion people help the Earth recover from the ravages of ...
Neos Kosmos4d
What’s On end of April and early May: Get your fix of Greek events
The events you need to pencil in if you want to delve into all things Hellenic down under end of April and early May.
Blood of Zeus season 3 release date confirmed by Netflix
Following the show's first two seasons in 2020 and 2024, season 3 will premiere on Netflix on 8th May. This announcement ...
Inequality Isn’t Inevitable: New Study Challenges Economic Myths
House-size data from ancient sites show that economic inequality is historically variable and shaped by human choices, not ...