Cadmus is a key person in the world of Greek mythology and is best known as the famous founder and creator of the ancient city of Thebes.
According to Roman mythology, the city of Rome was founded on April 21, 753 BCE, by Romulus, a half-god who vanquished his twin brother Remus to become the city’s first king. What began as a small ...
West Bengal’s tradition of patachitra is kept alive in Muslim-majority Naya village of Pingla block in Paschim Medinipur ...
Ruled by Hades, the god of the underworld, the infernal rivers of Greek mythology are often mentioned in ancient literature.
Holi, also known as the "Festival of Colors," is a major Hindu festival observed mainly in India and Nepal. It celebrates the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. The highlight of the ...
The British surrealist Ithell Colquhoun combined magic and mythology to create art from buried folklore.
before taking a plunge in a pool of cold water in the Frigidarium. Afterwards, guests would dine by candlelight in a black-walled banqueting hall decorated with scenes from Greek mythology.
Famous snake babies include Taylor Swift and J.K. Rowling. The reptile is revered or feared across global cultures.The first day of the Chinese New Year falls on January 29 this year. Also known as ...
Erudite and entertaining writer takes reader on journey with rich narrative tapestry of history, music and anecdote ...
Ritual bathing at the confluence of large rivers has long held special significance in Hindu rituals. Sangam, where the Ganga ...