For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty .

It’s safe to say that the transition from Greek to Norse Mythology has been a resounding success for God of War. The deities and ancient figures of Scandinavian folklore make for a colorful cast ...

In ancient Egypt, the goddess Hathor was not only known for her powers over love and fertility, but also for her close ...

An ancient Greek symbol associated with healing the sick, it is named for Apollo’s son, Asclepius, a physician. It is used today as part of the logo of the American Medical Association.

Romberg says that the Talmud, the collection of ancient rabbinical interpretations, specifies that, “…for sins against God, your prayers will suffice.

And a religious cult will worship a green goddess, who bears striking resemblance to the maiden on Starbuck’s logo. Right now, these are just post-apocalyptic fantasies. But they exemplify a real ...

• Easter in the United States is widely associated with bunnies, candy, and flowers. • Many of those symbols have ancient origins. • But the idea that Easter's name derives from a pagan ...

The male figure holds a cornucopia and a patera, which were both ancient symbols of fertility. The female figure, meanwhile, is likely Cybele, the only known female Phrygian deity.

All 12 zodiac signs have a god or goddess alter ego, considering each constellation represents a figure from ancient mythology. Here's your astrological match.

Archaeologists near Bulgaria’s southeastern border with Greece uncovered a nearly 7-foot statue of the ancient Greek god Hermes during a dig this week.