The name Iphigenia has been synonymous with ancient Greek tragedy and mythology, as well as the concept of sacrifice, for millennia.

Greek and Roman gods evoked fear, awe and envy. Their names now control trillions of dollars of your money. Janus, Apollo, Jupiter and Ares are some of the most famous names of Greek and Roman ...

Greek mythology is prominent in art dating from antiquity through to the renaissance and even in contemporary artwork. During ...

A marble statue of a woman, believed to be more than 2,000 years old, was found abandoned in a garbage bag near the Greek city of Thessaloniki, police said Wednesday. A resident discovered the 80 ...

Maha Kumbh Mela Mythology, History, Astrology: It is cold in Prayagraj, foggy with a chance of rain. Yet, on Monday (January 13), tens of thousands are expected to arrive in the city, to camp on the ...

Orpheus, musician, poet, and prophet in ancient Greek religion. Eurydice, or Eurydike, wife of Orpheus, who tried to resurrect her from the dead with his music. Hermes, Olympian god in ancient Greek ...

But before you head off to explore the country's awe-inspiring ruins and picturesque villages, don't forget to pick up a few Greek phrases. Handy tools like digital translators maybe a big help ...