In this post we present a research in the names Λύκιοι (Lycians/Lykians) and Λυδοί (Lydians) and possible connections to the name ‘Λούβιοι’ (Luwians). Continue reading “Lycians – Lydians – ‘Luwians’?”
Lycians – Lydians – ‘Luwians’?
Homer’s Iliad; the ‘Catalogue of ships’ and what we can learn from it – Aspledon & Orchomenus
In this series of articles we attempt an in-depth analysis of the Achaean ‘Catalogue of ships‘. Using the etymology of the various names, we receive valuable historical and cultural information. Continue reading “Homer’s Iliad; the ‘Catalogue of ships’ and what we can learn from it – Aspledon & Orchomenus”
Homer’s Hymn to Hermes; a description of Man’s distant past
In this post we present an original analysis of Homer’s Hymn to Hermes. There seem to be many interesting things appearing in front of our eyes once we look at the text with the proper attention. Continue reading “Homer’s Hymn to Hermes; a description of Man’s distant past”
World Creation & Human Evolution according to the Ancient Tradition, as presented by Diodorus Siculus
In this post we present the Ancients’ perception on how the World was created, how Living organisms, including Humans, emerged, and how the first Humans were living. Continue reading “World Creation & Human Evolution according to the Ancient Tradition, as presented by Diodorus Siculus”
Homer’s Iliad; the ‘Catalogue of ships’ and what we can learn from it – Boeotia
In this series of articles we attempt an in-depth analysis of the Achaean ‘Catalogue of ships‘. Using the etymology of the various names, we receive valuable historical and cultural information. Continue reading “Homer’s Iliad; the ‘Catalogue of ships’ and what we can learn from it – Boeotia”
History; “the prophetess of truth” and “mother-city of philosophy”
In this post we present Diodorus Siculus‘ perception on History using the Introduction of his monumental work ‘Library of History‘. Continue reading “History; “the prophetess of truth” and “mother-city of philosophy””
Novo Scriptorium 