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Myth of Theseus, The Legendary King Of Athens

The greatest hero of ancient Athens was the semi-mythical, semi-historical Theseus. The ancient Athenians saw the countless acts of heroism ascribed to him as the actions that resulted in the founding of democracy in the Attic city-state, the cradle of… Read More »Myth of Theseus, The Legendary King Of Athens

The Myth About Naming Athens

Greece’s capital and largest city is Athens. With records dating back to 3,200 BC, it is one of the oldest cities in the world! Although Athens is generally renowned for being the cradle of democracy, how did the city get… Read More »The Myth About Naming Athens