#ancientgreece

Andromeda is trapped and chained as a sacrifice to the sea monster Cetus. Turns out that some parents are not only willing to anger the gods but to also then offer up their child to get back in the gods’ good graces… #AncientGreece #History #FrescoFriday

Here’s the Corinthian hero Bellerophon riding Pegasus while slaying the Chimera. The Chimera was a monstrous fire-breathing creature from Lycia. It was often depicted as a lion with a goat's head protruding from its back and a tail ending with a snake's head. #MosaicMonday #AncientGreece

Sing, Muse! The Odyssey's Opening - Ancient Greek Music feat. Luke Ranieri https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY4IDx2z0e4 #JukeBoxFridayNight #ancientGreece #Odyssey

Leaving you all with this quote from #Hippocrates... "Everything in excess is opposed to nature." #SolarPunkSunday #Capitalism #CircularEconomy #SharingEconomy #Degrowth #Philosophy #Earth4All #AncientGreece #Greed

To say it was an odyssey would be fair! When Roman historians go to see ancient Greece on film, we have opinions for sure. Did we enjoy the Agamemnon-Darth Vader cross over? Yes. Were we impressed with Odysseus’ complete lack of charisma? No. Would Nolan benefit from having a co-writer who was a woman? Double yes. #AncientGreece #Odyssey