Cecrops, Athens’ first king, banned bloody sacrifices and reformed worship with laws, morality, and symbolic offerings.

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One of the fundamental beliefs of the Ancient Greeks was that their beloved gods were immortal, but were they? How did they die?

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Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on Rome continues with a third episode exploring the rise of the Imperial Cult. While earlier episodes covered pre-Greek Roman religion and ...

Is Adam Brody Jewish? Learn about his background, including details about his ethnicity, parents and siblings, and how it ...