How Archaeologists Discovered Europe’s Oldest-Known Book, Revealing Never-Before-Seen Insights Into Ancient Religion and Philosophy Charred by the flames of a funeral pyre, the Derveni Papyrus ...

Modern Olympians might not compete naked or offer blood tributes to the gods. But there are a number of rituals you'll see at this year's Games that carry ancient religious roots.

As the Dalai Lama nears his 90th birthday, he addresses reincarnation plans to block any successor backed by China's ...

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Followers of the 12 Greek Gods, who, according to mythology, ruled the Ancient World from Mount Olympus, have cast a thunderbolt at their Orthodox opponents. After successfully staging a landmark ...

The Greek Orthodox Church assumes that, ... Religion: Greek Tragedy. 2 minute read. TIME. July 11, 1932 12:00 AM GMT-4. T he Greek Orthodox Church assumes that, when brought to bed, a bride is virgin.