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1. Ancient Greece Odyssey: A Traveler's Journal   Myth major seeks armchair travelers, art lovers, and born-again pagans for a ramble through the ruins of ancient Greece.   Odyssey Latest Update: Sanctuary of Epidaurus Posted 11.26.09 I visited Greece in spring 2005 for the first time, whe...
2. Ancient Greece Odyssey: Epidaurus F ollow me now to Epidaurus, an ancient Greek spa blessed by the healing god Asclepius. Even today, Epidaurus is an idyllic retreat. The Epidaurus Theater continues to host dramas on its 2,300-year-old stage. Sightseers still flock to the ruined spl...
3. Answers to Your Questions About Ancient Greece Many visitors to my Ancient Greece Odyssey: A Traveller's Journal website surf in through Google, looking for answers to search queries like "What are the Roman names for Greek gods?" and "map of the Odyssey." I hope you'l...
4. Ancient Greece Odyssey: Museums of Athens Welcome back! In this installment of my odyssey through Greece, I'll share my photos and information about Greek art in the Acropolis Museum and Athens National Museum. I've included general information to orient those who know nothing about...
5. Ancient Greece Odyssey: Eleusis and Demeter M y odyssey through Greece turns next to the ancient site of Eleusis, sanctuary of the goddesses Demeter and Persephone. Before I share my photos and retrace my steps there, I would like to tell you an ancient myth about Eleusis. This story was one o...
6. Ancient Greece Odyssey: The Acropolis of Athens Welcome back! Today I'll be visiting the the Acropolis and the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, and the Theater of Dionysos. Along the way I'll share my photographs and some useful resources about these fascinating ancient monuments. If you&#...
7. Ancient Greece Odyssey: The Citadel of Mycenae My next stop on my Greek odyssey was the Bronze Age Citadel of Mycenae, home of legendary King Agamemnon. Read on for photos, information, and my memories of this ancient site, the Greek equivalent of Camelot! First, of course, I need to get there, s...
8. Ancient Greece Odyssey: The Palace of Tiryns The imposing Palace of Tiryns is a Bronze Age fortress from the time of the Trojan War. Unlike the citadel of Mycenae, there's no tour groups or paved walkways -- I and a friend had the site practically to ourselves! Below, I'll share my photos and k...
9. How to Play the Roman Game of Rota, Ancient Tic-Tac-Toe The ancient Roman game of Rota is easy to learn, quick to play. It makes a great kid's game that teaches planning ahead and the points of the compass. We don't actually know the Roman name for it, but scholars call it Rota, Latin for "whe...
10. The Book of Myst: The Stranger's Journal Welcome to part II of The Book of MYST: The Stranger's Journal. My fan tribute to the MYST ® saga recreates the journal of the Stranger, the mysterious protagonist who embarks on a voyage of discovery through lonely and beautiful worlds to u...