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Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Sirens in ancient mythology and beyond

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In Greek mythology, the Sirens were dangerous creatures who lured nearby sailors to their deaths by enchanting them with music and singing ...

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Emulate the judgement of men who exercise great forethought

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We, however, ought to emulate the judgement of men who exercise great forethought and are no less jealous for the reputation of the state t...

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Eros and Psyche: Love and the betrayal of trust

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Although we often see Eros, Roman Cupid, depicted as a chubby little winged child, he was also prominently portrayed in ancient literature ...

Saturday, April 18, 2020

The Ancient Art of Niello

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Mycenaean dagger with niello-accented lion hunt scene, 1550 BCE, at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens courtesy of Wikimedia C...

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