Alexander Gale

Greek Reporter

Greek Mythological Baby Names That Need to Make a Comeback

By: Alexander Gale

Greek mythological baby names are the most popular names inspired by mythologies from around the world in both the US and the UK.

Greek Reporter

Ares vs. Mars: What Seperates the Greek and Roman Gods of War?

By: Alexander Gale

Ares and Mars, the Greek and Roman gods of war were worshipped in the ancient Mediterranean. However, attitudes towards the god varied.

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Cerberus: Guard Dog of the Underworld in Ancient Greek Mythology

By: Meta Time, Alexander Gale

Cerberus (Greek: Κέρβερος/Kérberos ) was the multi-headed guard dog of Hades, the Underworld in ancient Greek mythology.

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How the Ancient Greeks Merged Their Gods With Foreign Ones

By: Alexander Gale

The ancient Greeks often merged their own gods and goddesses with foreign deities in a process of religious syncretism.

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Why Are Most Ancient Roman Statues Headless?

By: Alexander Gale

Ancient Roman statues were often designed to accommodate interchangeable heads so that they could depict different individuals.

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Steve Reeves, the Bodybuilder Who Brought Greek Mythology to Cinema

By: Alexander Gale

Bodybuilding legend Steve Reeves brought ancient Greek mythology to the silver screen with his performances as Hercules in the late 1950s.

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How Ancient Athens Became a Dominant Sea Power

By: Alexander Gale

At the height of its prestige, Athens was the dominant maritime power in the Aegean, enjoying hegemony at sea.

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Seleucids: The Rivals of Cleopatra's Ptolemaic Dynasty

By: Alexander Gale

The Seleucid Empire was one of the successor states that emerged after the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC.

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The Gladiators Who Brought Ancient Greek Fighting Style to Roman Arenas

By: Alexander Gale

One class of ancient Roman gladiator called the hoplomachus was inspired by the equipment and fighting style of the Greek hoplite.

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The Deadliest Weapons Used in Ancient Greek Wars

By: Alexander Gale

The ancient Greeks used a myriad of weapons on the battlefield, including spears, swords, and pikes in a variety of shapes and sizes.