Greek Reporter

Aether, the Greek God of the Upper Sky

In Greek mythology, Aether was a god of light and the god of the Upper Sky. He had an especially prominent role in Orphic mythology.
Space.com on MSN

Scientists hunt for origins of the mysterious 'sun goddess' particle

Scientists have used a novel new approach to discover the potential origins of the sun goddess particle Amaterasu, the second most energetic cosmic ray ever to be detected striking Earth.
Greek Reporter

The Greek Myth That Gave the Milky Way Its Name

The Milky Way owes its iconic name not to modern astrophysics but to an Ancient Greek myth involving Zeus, Hera, and a splash of divine milk.
Emily Standley Allard on MSN

Freya’s night: The real story behind Friday the 13th

Discover the forgotten origins of Friday the 13th through Freya’s Night. Learn how the Norse goddess Freya and the sacred ...
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The mystery of the Celtic horned god

Antlers on his head, a serpent in his hand, and animals at his side—Cernunnos is one of the most iconic yet least understood gods of the ancient Celts. His mystery still haunts history Winter storm ...
Archaeology

When Isis Was Queen

Two monumental pylons form the entryway to the temple of Isis at Philae, which was built by the pharaoh Ptolemy II beginning around 260 B.C. Reliefs on this pylon depict the pharaoh Ptolemy XII ...