Tag: Greek

The Nippur tablet

The Nippur Tablet - Sumer

The Nippur tablet, an ancient Sumerian artifact that is believed to hold significant clues regarding early astronomy and the astrological practices of the Sumerians.

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The Death of Socrates: History Showing that we are not Learning

Athens - Acropolis: Parthenon (West Side)

The background to Socrates’ death sentence in 399 BC is both fascinating and complex, reflecting the political and social climate of ancient Athens.

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The Muses: Who is keeping you Enthused?

Statue of Thalia, Muse of comedy.

The Ancient Greeks believed that ideas, especially those that were ground-breaking or profound, could be of divine inspiration, and could be accessed via the Muses.

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Blood Sacrifice anyone? Have some black pudding!

The humble Black pudding, a distinctive type of blood sausage found in various guises around the world, has a rich history that spans across cultures and centuries, and represents a vestigial element to our collective legacy of blood sacrifice.

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Hekate

Hekate, also known as Hecate, is a figure of significant intrigue and complexity within ancient Greek religion and mythology. She is often depicted holding a pair of torches or keys and is associated with crossroads, the night, and the underworld.

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