Greek Reporter

Kykeon: How an Ancient Greek Drink Conquered the Fear of Death

The Ancient Greek drink kykeon was sacred and was the healing catalyst for the most profound religious experiences in Greek history.

How the Greeks mapped the mythical places of their heroes and legends

Preserved in the margins of ancient literary works are notes that reveal how the Greeks strove to map mythical places onto ...
Greek Reporter

The Greek Philosopher Who Died Laughing at His Own Joke

Chrysippus, the Greek philosopher who allegedly died laughing at his own joke, remains a figure of fascination for his ...

Greek Oracle entered a trance and told people their future. Turns out, she was just high

An Oracle at Delphi used to enter a trance and then tell people their future and advise them on important matters. This position was only held by women. However, turns out it was just because she was ...
Greek City Times

Ancient Greek Inscription Found in Afghanistan Reveals Hellenistic Culture in Kandahar

The Kandahar Sophytos Inscription, written in refined Greek in the 2nd century BCE, reveals the deep reach of Hellenistic culture in ancient Afghanistan and tells the personal story of a merchant who ...