Archaeologists working at the site of the ancient Turkish city Attouda have uncovered a ritual site dedicated to the Phrygian mother goddess, Matar. The site, complete with a cave and a “twin rock ...
In a revealing article in Mosaic Magazine titled “Homeric and Biblical Nobodies,” Professor Jacob Howland compares the idea of pride in the Jewish tradition and in Greek writing. The Bible, in Genesis ...
The ancient Greek roots of the cross symbol, its significance in cosmology, religion, and philosophy, long before ...
Christian, Jewish and other religious congregations across America have in recent years been introducing meditation practices ...
Defining time and space -- Early inklings -- Gods, gods, gods -- Cities, states, and gods -- The lure of Egypt, 4000-1400 BCE -- The gods of Egypt -- The Akhenaten dream, 1350-1300 BCE -- Practice in ...
One of Zoroastrianism’s Gahambar celebrations is being observed through Monday. Zoroastrianism is an ancient religion that developed in the areas now called Iran and India. Zoroastrians believe their ...
Each year, the Classical Studies department offers a capstone seminar for our graduating seniors. This year, the seminar was organized around the theme of "Ancient Religion." Our seniors have been ...