During the winter solstice in ancient Greece, festivals were held to honor the gods Poseidon, Demeter, and Dionysus.

The Ancient Greek winter revolved around Hestia’s hearth and the city’s sacred flame, signifying the importance of fire in ...

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According to historical sources, "women" — specifically meaning, in that time and culture, married, childbearing females — were not allowed to attend or participate in the original Olympic Games in ...