“Circe Offering the Cup to Odysseus,” by John William Waterhouse, 1891. Circe was among one of the most famous femme fatales in Greek mythology. Credit: Public Domain There are many strong and ...

Featuring works from the collection of the Bowdoin College Museum of Art spanning nearly two thousand years —from approximately 1300 BCE to 400 CE—Flora et Fauna examines how ancient Mediterranean ...

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In the same way, ‘Ragnir’, Loki’s massive (he is a giant) hammer, seems to be inspired by Mjolnir and the idea of causing Ragnarok. The important part is that this might be an extremely frightening ...

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In Greek mythology, Orpheus descends into the underworld to retrieve his beloved Eurydice, who’s died from a serpent’s bite. His music, so achingly beautiful, moves Hades to allow Eurydice to ...

Also, a well-preserved house featuring frescoes depicting scenes from Greek and Roman mythology. The dwelling, named the “House of Phaedra,” has remained untouched since Mount Vesuvius’ devastating ...

Bill Bramhall’s editorial cartoon for Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, shows Elon Musk carrying Trump in a baby carrier, who is carrying Mike Johnson in a baby carrier. Bill Bramhall’s editorial ...

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