Cultural Heritage

Zeus, Overlord of Olympus

Zeus (Jupiter, Jove) was the king of earth and air, yet himself not fully free from the power of what

During the late Bronze Age, cremation as a burial rite was introduced as a practice within Europe. However, at that

Rue (Ruta; Rutaceae) has been part of European folklore since ancient times. Its virtues were written about and considered sacred

The harvest season was of utmost importance in agricultural customs throughout Europe. Although this crowning season of the entire year’s

In many ways we’ve lost the art of merry-making. Fragments have passed down to us as dim reflections within our

In every culture there exists legends of folk heroes. These people of renown can be either fictional or mythological, and

BY MELISSA RENAY Gaelic culture and traditions are imbued with marvelous tales and legends dating back thousands of years. These

BY MELISSA RENAY The obscurity of a ritual in no way makes it less meaningful. In fact, the survival of

BY HANNAH HORN On the west side of the historical Keshcorran Hill happens to be a home of sixteen simple

BY MELISSA RENAY Celebrating the harvest is a tradition held throughout many cultures. Usually during the time period between August