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🏛️ Mythology
🏛️ Ancient History
🏛️ Folklore
🏛️ Classical Studies
🏛️ Mythology
🏛️ Ancient History
🏛️ Folklore
🏛️ Classical Studies
The Iliad & Odyssey from Argus’ POV 😭💔
August 19, 2025 at 11:31 AM
The Iliad & Odyssey from Argus’ POV 😭💔
So next week I’ll be in Marathon & Athens.
Besides the Acropolis, where should I go?
Besides the Acropolis, where should I go?
April 30, 2025 at 11:47 AM
So next week I’ll be in Marathon & Athens.
Besides the Acropolis, where should I go?
Besides the Acropolis, where should I go?
If you’re a teacher, professor, researcher, communicator, student or even just a fan of Classics, Classical Studies, Mythology, Ancient History / the Ancient World…
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April 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
If you’re a teacher, professor, researcher, communicator, student or even just a fan of Classics, Classical Studies, Mythology, Ancient History / the Ancient World…
Please say hello! I want to follow you!
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Any lovers of mythology and ancient history here? 🙋♂️
April 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Any lovers of mythology and ancient history here? 🙋♂️
Euripides’ play Medea is one of the most enduring, famous and celebrated pieces of dramatic theatre from the ancient world.
It’s still being performed today, almost 2500 years after it was written.
When it debuted, it came third in a contest. Out of three entries.
The other two are lost to time.
It’s still being performed today, almost 2500 years after it was written.
When it debuted, it came third in a contest. Out of three entries.
The other two are lost to time.
April 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Euripides’ play Medea is one of the most enduring, famous and celebrated pieces of dramatic theatre from the ancient world.
It’s still being performed today, almost 2500 years after it was written.
When it debuted, it came third in a contest. Out of three entries.
The other two are lost to time.
It’s still being performed today, almost 2500 years after it was written.
When it debuted, it came third in a contest. Out of three entries.
The other two are lost to time.
What do Perseus & Andromeda, Andromeda’s parents Cepheus & Cassiopeia, Callisto & Arcus, Phaethon, Chiron, Orpheus and even the famous ship the Argo all have in common?
Catasterisation.
Catasterisation.
April 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
What do Perseus & Andromeda, Andromeda’s parents Cepheus & Cassiopeia, Callisto & Arcus, Phaethon, Chiron, Orpheus and even the famous ship the Argo all have in common?
Catasterisation.
Catasterisation.
Happy St George’s Day. 🏴
Little is known for certain of his early life but according to tradition, St George was a Cappadocian Greek (Cappadocia is in modern-day Turkey) soldier in the Roman army and even served in the Praetorian Guard under Emperor Diocletian.
Little is known for certain of his early life but according to tradition, St George was a Cappadocian Greek (Cappadocia is in modern-day Turkey) soldier in the Roman army and even served in the Praetorian Guard under Emperor Diocletian.
April 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Happy St George’s Day. 🏴
Little is known for certain of his early life but according to tradition, St George was a Cappadocian Greek (Cappadocia is in modern-day Turkey) soldier in the Roman army and even served in the Praetorian Guard under Emperor Diocletian.
Little is known for certain of his early life but according to tradition, St George was a Cappadocian Greek (Cappadocia is in modern-day Turkey) soldier in the Roman army and even served in the Praetorian Guard under Emperor Diocletian.
April 21st is the day typically assigned to the founding of Rome, all the way back in 753BCE.
So happy 2777th birthday to the Eternal City!
So happy 2777th birthday to the Eternal City!
April 21, 2025 at 1:38 PM
April 21st is the day typically assigned to the founding of Rome, all the way back in 753BCE.
So happy 2777th birthday to the Eternal City!
So happy 2777th birthday to the Eternal City!
A lot of us are likely familiar with the story of Romulus and Remus, the mythical brothers who founded Rome in the 8th century BCE.
But you may not have heard of Lycastus and Parrhasius.
But you may not have heard of Lycastus and Parrhasius.
April 19, 2025 at 1:44 PM
A lot of us are likely familiar with the story of Romulus and Remus, the mythical brothers who founded Rome in the 8th century BCE.
But you may not have heard of Lycastus and Parrhasius.
But you may not have heard of Lycastus and Parrhasius.
We’re likely all familiar with centaurs - the upper body of a human attached to the front of a horse. They’re one of the most recognisable creatures from mythology.
But how many of you have heard of an onocentaur?
But how many of you have heard of an onocentaur?
April 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
We’re likely all familiar with centaurs - the upper body of a human attached to the front of a horse. They’re one of the most recognisable creatures from mythology.
But how many of you have heard of an onocentaur?
But how many of you have heard of an onocentaur?
On this day in 217, emperor Caracalla is assassinated, age 29.
At just 10 years old, he was elevated to co-emperor with his father Septimius Severus, as Commodus had alongside Marcus Aurelius a few decades prior.
At just 10 years old, he was elevated to co-emperor with his father Septimius Severus, as Commodus had alongside Marcus Aurelius a few decades prior.
April 8, 2025 at 10:56 PM
On this day in 217, emperor Caracalla is assassinated, age 29.
At just 10 years old, he was elevated to co-emperor with his father Septimius Severus, as Commodus had alongside Marcus Aurelius a few decades prior.
At just 10 years old, he was elevated to co-emperor with his father Septimius Severus, as Commodus had alongside Marcus Aurelius a few decades prior.
Helios, god of the sun. In later antiquity he was conflated with Apollo and associated with other gods of light and fire like Hephaestus.
But he has several counterparts in other regions’ pantheons.
But he has several counterparts in other regions’ pantheons.
April 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Helios, god of the sun. In later antiquity he was conflated with Apollo and associated with other gods of light and fire like Hephaestus.
But he has several counterparts in other regions’ pantheons.
But he has several counterparts in other regions’ pantheons.
After more than 10,000 years, the Dire Wolf is brought back from extinction!
And their names? Romulus & Remus.
All credit to Colossal Biosciences.
And their names? Romulus & Remus.
All credit to Colossal Biosciences.
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April 7, 2025 at 11:17 PM
After more than 10,000 years, the Dire Wolf is brought back from extinction!
And their names? Romulus & Remus.
All credit to Colossal Biosciences.
And their names? Romulus & Remus.
All credit to Colossal Biosciences.
Are you a fan of mythology? Ancient history? Antiquity? Ancient art, poetry, tragedy, drama, comedy, philosophy?
Do you like stories of monsters and heroes? Despotic kings and emperors? Epic ancient battles?
Connect with us and let’s nerd out together!
Do you like stories of monsters and heroes? Despotic kings and emperors? Epic ancient battles?
Connect with us and let’s nerd out together!
April 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Are you a fan of mythology? Ancient history? Antiquity? Ancient art, poetry, tragedy, drama, comedy, philosophy?
Do you like stories of monsters and heroes? Despotic kings and emperors? Epic ancient battles?
Connect with us and let’s nerd out together!
Do you like stories of monsters and heroes? Despotic kings and emperors? Epic ancient battles?
Connect with us and let’s nerd out together!
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was declared emperor of Rome in 218CE, aged just 14.
April 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was declared emperor of Rome in 218CE, aged just 14.
In Ovid’s Metamorphoses, which contains over 250 different myths, only 3 stories are separated across multiple “books” (what we would call chapters).
Phaethon, Perseus and Glaucus.
Phaethon, Perseus and Glaucus.
April 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM
In Ovid’s Metamorphoses, which contains over 250 different myths, only 3 stories are separated across multiple “books” (what we would call chapters).
Phaethon, Perseus and Glaucus.
Phaethon, Perseus and Glaucus.
Today in the UK it’s Mother’s Day!
Gaia (earth), Rhea (mother of the original six Olympians), Demeter (mother of Persephone) and Leto (mother of Artemis & Apollo) were all associated with motherhood, despite the ancient Greeks not identifying a singular “goddess of motherhood”.
Gaia (earth), Rhea (mother of the original six Olympians), Demeter (mother of Persephone) and Leto (mother of Artemis & Apollo) were all associated with motherhood, despite the ancient Greeks not identifying a singular “goddess of motherhood”.
March 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Today in the UK it’s Mother’s Day!
Gaia (earth), Rhea (mother of the original six Olympians), Demeter (mother of Persephone) and Leto (mother of Artemis & Apollo) were all associated with motherhood, despite the ancient Greeks not identifying a singular “goddess of motherhood”.
Gaia (earth), Rhea (mother of the original six Olympians), Demeter (mother of Persephone) and Leto (mother of Artemis & Apollo) were all associated with motherhood, despite the ancient Greeks not identifying a singular “goddess of motherhood”.
After the death of Commodus in 192, there were 36 emperors (legitimate or otherwise) over the following 92 years. A time known as the third century crisis.
For perspective, during the 100 years before Commodus’ reign there were only 7 emperors.
For perspective, during the 100 years before Commodus’ reign there were only 7 emperors.
March 30, 2025 at 2:41 PM
After the death of Commodus in 192, there were 36 emperors (legitimate or otherwise) over the following 92 years. A time known as the third century crisis.
For perspective, during the 100 years before Commodus’ reign there were only 7 emperors.
For perspective, during the 100 years before Commodus’ reign there were only 7 emperors.
The Myrmidons were an ancient tribe originally from the island of Aegina.
According to Ovid, Hera sent a plague to the island to kill its inhabitants as their king, Aeacus, was a product of one of Zeus’ many affairs.
According to Ovid, Hera sent a plague to the island to kill its inhabitants as their king, Aeacus, was a product of one of Zeus’ many affairs.
March 29, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The Myrmidons were an ancient tribe originally from the island of Aegina.
According to Ovid, Hera sent a plague to the island to kill its inhabitants as their king, Aeacus, was a product of one of Zeus’ many affairs.
According to Ovid, Hera sent a plague to the island to kill its inhabitants as their king, Aeacus, was a product of one of Zeus’ many affairs.
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March 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
New here!
If you’re a fan of these things, let’s connect!
🏛️ Mythology
🏛️ Ancient History
🏛️ Folklore
🏛️ Classical Studies
🏛️ Ancient Greece
🏛️ Ancient Rome
🏛️ Ancient Egypt
🏛️ Norse myths
🏛️ Gods, Demigods, Heroes & Monsters
🏛️ Art, Music, Poetry, Theatre
🙏
If you’re a fan of these things, let’s connect!
🏛️ Mythology
🏛️ Ancient History
🏛️ Folklore
🏛️ Classical Studies
🏛️ Ancient Greece
🏛️ Ancient Rome
🏛️ Ancient Egypt
🏛️ Norse myths
🏛️ Gods, Demigods, Heroes & Monsters
🏛️ Art, Music, Poetry, Theatre
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