Scorpio – The Ancient Greek Myth Behind the Zodiac Sign
The Star Sign of Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Greek mythology associates Scorpio with the story of Orion; a giant and accomplished hunter, son of Poseidon (Neptune) god of the...
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10 Wicked Witches of Ancient Greece
In ancient Greece, so said the philosopher, Aristotle, ‘women would bring disorder and evil and were utterly useless and caused more confusion than the enemy’. The characterization of women in Greek mythology was...
15 Beautiful Unique Churches of Greece and the Stories behind Them
Greece is a land of beautiful people, sun, sea, ancient ruins, myths and churches. Greeks are passionate about their religion, official figures state there are 9,792 churches and monasteries scattered throughout the...
Libra – The Ancient Greek Myth Behind the Zodiac Sign
The Zodiac sign of Libra September 23 – October 22 Represented by the scales; a symbol of justice and balance, Libra is the only sign of the zodiac not depicted by...
Abraxas – Abracadabra – Greek Magic!
The magic word, abracadabra, often spoken with great gusto and the wave of a magic wand, just before a rabbit is pulled out of a hat, may have Greek origins, in the...
Virgo – The Ancient Greek Myth Behind the Zodiac Sign
The “maiden” of the Virgo symbol is Astraea; the Star Maiden, goddess of innocence and purity. Astraea is also linked to Libra as she was the Goddess of Justice who once carried...
Leo – The Ancient Greek Myth Behind the Zodiac Sign
The Zodiac Sign of Leo July 23 – August 22 5th sign of the zodiac July 21 to August 22 Symbol: Lion Element: Fire Ruling Panet Sun The zodiac sign of Leo...
Cancer – The Ancient Greek Myth Behind the Zodiac Sign
The Zodiac Sign of Cancer June 21 – July 22 The constellation of Cancer identifies with the second of the twelve labours assigned by King Eurystheus, to the hero of Greek mythology,...
Pentecost – Birth of the Christian Church – in Greece a Three Day Celebration
Pentecost (from the Greek ‘pentekostos’, meaning the fiftieth day) is a ‘moveable feast’ celebrated each year on the fiftieth day after Easter and ten days after the Feast of the Ascension of Christ...
Gemini – The Ancient Greek Myth Behind the Zodiac Sign
The Zodiac Sign of Gemini May 21 – June 20 3rd sign of the zodiac May 21-June 20 Symbol: The Twins Element: Air Ruling Panet Mercury The myth Behind the...
