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Nov 5, 2009
The Legend of Hercules and the Hydra of Lerna
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Christopher Minster
The hydra had a terrifying power: for every head cut off, two would grow in its place!
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Nov 3, 2009
Who Were the Amazons?
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Lito Apostolakou
Fierce, single-breasted warriors and expert horse riders, known to kill their male offspring, Amazons are central to Greek mythology but their origin is still debated.
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Nov 1, 2009
The Olympics of Ancient Greece
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Loni Perry
The first Olympic Games were held from before 776 BC and adhered to a strict truce between rival nations throughout Greece.
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Oct 31, 2009
Medusa and other Monsters of Greek Mythology
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Christopher Minster
For each ancient Greek hero, there was a monster for him to slay. Be it a snake-haired Medusa or a ravaging boar, the monsters are often more interesting than the heroes!
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Oct 13, 2009
The Myth of Perseus and Medusa
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Christopher Minster
Among the myths of the legendary Greek heroes, the story of Perseus and Medusa is one of the greatest tales of adventure.
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Oct 10, 2009
The First Athenian Empire - Abuse of Power
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Claudia J. Beresford
The unforeseen consequences in membership to the Delian League and how Athens established imperialistic control over her allies.
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Oct 9, 2009
The Myth of Theseus and the Minotaur
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Christopher Minster
Locked in a labyrinth, the Minotaur demanded young men and women to eat until Athenian hero Theseus defeated it.
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