Category Archives: Greek World

The Saka and Satavahana Kingdoms in Indo-Roman Commerce

Roman merchants established long-term communities in the Satavahana ports and nearby towns

Heracles and the Cretan Bull: The Seventh Labor

In the seventh labor, capturing the Cretan Bull, the primary benefit was to strengthen relations

The Harpies: Winged Agents of Vengeance

Despite (or perhaps because of) their horrifying characteristics, Harpies have maintained a steady presence in

Story of the First Legend Hero: Cadmus

Cadmus’s story can be read as a meditation on how every human accomplishment bears the