The gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome were far closer to human beings than some of the gods of other types of mythology. In fact, they constantly interacted with mankind on the human level whereas many other ancient gods remained “above” it all. Because of this constant interaction between the gods and mankind, […]
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The Romans were angry with the gods in many ways. This is especially true with regard to their sexual practices. Without intercourse with each other, men often and without consent take prey. This resulted in many unwanted children who were often left alone to fend for themselves. Such was the case with Romulus and Remus, […]
The New Year is around the corner! SO; It’s that time of the year when you look up those you’ve never kept. It’s time to whip out the champagne and make those reservations at the hot spots. Where is the perfect place to New Years Eve celebrations? Venice of course! New York is known for […]
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Although e-books are fun, affordable and easy to read I love holding a book in my hands. I’m tired of seeing my favorite brick and mortar bookstores go out of business. If we supported our local bookstores then they wouldn’t feel pressured to close up shop. Here is a list of my favorite bookstores right […]
In linking and debunking the link between the Middle East and violence arise a truly magnificent examination of the rich culture of Persian poetry and art. Both Vesta Sarkhosh Curtis and Sheila R. Canby are astute scholars of the region and its art, and this compilation of love poems is testament to that expertise. Curtis’s […]