The name Iphigenia has been synonymous with ancient Greek tragedy and mythology, as well as the concept of sacrifice, for millennia.

The Tower of Babel has a surprising parallel in Greek mythology—Otus and Ephialtes’ daring attempt to reach Olympus.

Greek and Roman gods evoked fear, awe and envy. Their names now control trillions of dollars of your money. Janus, Apollo, ...

Watch how the Space Launch System rocket RS-25 undergoes a core stage engine test-fire. Credit: NASA's Stennis Space Center ...

NASA Kennedy Space Center camera captures amazing lightning strikes near the Artemis 1 moon rocket. Credit: NASA Kennedy Space Center | mash mix by Space.com's Steve Spaleta Rain sound effect courtesy ...

In this way, Hamilton wrote, he served as “a direct link between gods and men, guiding men to know the divine will.” Artemis, Apollo’s twin sister, was goddess of the hunt. In paintings and sculpture, ...

In Greek mythology, ARTEMIS is the goddess of nature, childbirth, and the wilderness, as well as a patron of healing and disease. CAT (30A: With 31- and 34-Across, meme about the universe ...

Natalie Haynes takes a fresh look at the ancient world, creating stand-up routines about figures from ancient Greece and Rome. Brilliant politician, ruthless leader, massive brain-box: Cleopatra, ...

Rami Malek kicked off Greek week with an Oedipus that was a bit odd, but as another Oscar winner takes on another Sophoclean ...

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The origin of cutting cakes on birthdays dates back to ancient Greek mythology, where the goddess of the moon, Artemis, was offered a round-shaped cake on her birthday. It was believed that the ...

“This mission embodies the bold spirit of NASA’s Artemis campaign – a campaign ... nicknamed Odysseus for the hero of Greek myth, touched down Feb. 22, landing in the southernmost location ...