Was Zeus a Sith Lord?

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Of course not; the Olympian gods and the Sith inhabit different universes. The Greeks worshipped Zeus under many appellations, each denoting a different aspect of his character. As Zeus Hypatus, he was the father of gods and men and ruler … Continue reading →

New light on the nature of Zeus

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A new reading of a Greek inscription in the sanctuary of Olympia, home of the ancient Olympic Games, sheds new light on the character of the most powerful and most revered god of the Ancient Greeks. The inscription is engraved … Continue reading →

The icy footprints of Telemachus

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Greece may not have hurricanes and cyclones, but Greek meteorologists have adopted the fashion of naming weather systems. Not surprisingly, they choose names from the country’s historical and mythological figures; the latest was Telemachus. Telemachus was the son of Odysseus, … Continue reading →