Classical Antiquity
Articles tagged Classical Antiquity.
Athena vs Poseidon: The Divine Contest That Named Athens
Athena and Poseidon once competed for Athens with competing gifts. The myth preserved in Apollodorus explains why the city bears her name.
How Geology Proved the Pythia Delphi Prophecies Were Real
Delphi’s geology may explain the Pythia’s trance. Fault lines and gases gave scholars a physical basis for ancient prophecy.
Why Plato’s Atlantis Was Never Meant to Be Found
Plato’s Atlantis has inspired centuries of searching. Find out what scholars say the Timaeus and Critias dialogues were arguing, and why no one will...
Athena vs Poseidon: The Divine Contest That Named Athens
Athena and Poseidon once competed for Athens with competing gifts. The myth preserved in Apollodorus explains why the city bears her name.
How Geology Proved the Pythia Delphi Prophecies Were Real
Delphi’s geology may explain the Pythia’s trance. Fault lines and gases gave scholars a physical basis for ancient prophecy.
Why Plato’s Atlantis Was Never Meant to Be Found
Plato’s Atlantis has inspired centuries of searching. Find out what scholars say the Timaeus and Critias dialogues were arguing, and why no...