Kek and Heqet: Egyptian Frog Gods Who Inspired A Modern Meme
Introduction Pepe the Frog and the arguably more controversial “Cult of Kek” has certainly found their way into our modern-day political discourse. However, beyond frivolous…
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Introduction Pepe the Frog and the arguably more controversial “Cult of Kek” has certainly found their way into our modern-day political discourse. However, beyond frivolous…
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Introduction As we discussed previously in our article about the powerful Egyptian gods and goddesses, ancient Egyptian mythology was influenced by the natural surroundings and weather…
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Introduction The Greek word for military equipment roughly translates to hopla, and thus a hoplite simply meant ‘man at arms’ or ‘armored man’. Of course,…
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Last year, we talked about how archaeologists came across an incredible warrior grave at a 2,200-year-old Iron Age site in Pocklington, Yorkshire. The highlight of…
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Introduction An almost 3,000-year-old grand yet lost temple or just a figment of religious fable? Solomon’s Temple or the First Jewish Temple has raised debates…
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