Ambrosia and nectar were the food and drink of the gods symbolizing the divine nature and immortality of the Olympians.

If you know Greek mythology, you’ll know it is full of gods and goddesses that control everything from the sun to the sea.

Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the ...

This story appears in the July 2016 issue of National Geographic magazine. People prayed to these gods for the same reasons we pray today: for health and safety, for prosperity, for a good harvest ...

What is the good that comes from knowing even a little about the ancient Greeks’ religion? I prefer to learn of actual people who once lived in a historical setting, a time and a place.

These gods were a bit like humans, but they lived forever and were much more powerful. They felt human emotions, like love, anger and jealousy, and they did not always behave themselves.

Aside from the spirits, worshipped privately at home, the Romans had a large number of public gods. Many gods were believed to have taken part in the founding of Rome. All were consulted and ...