Portrait of Cyrus the Great, inspired by a relief sculpture at Pasargad, Iran When Astyages is visited by ominous dreams connected to the birth of his grandson Cyrus, a deadly plot is set in motion that leads ultimately to Cyrus’ rise as the leader of the vastest empire yet seen.Ī story from the ancient Mediterranean world, adapted from Herodotus' Histories (Book 1, 107-130) featuring: Cyrus the Great, Astyages, Harpagus, Mithridates, Spaco, Mandane, CambysesĬonnect with Wine-Dark Sea on Facebook and Twitter for announcements and more content from the ancient world! The best known story, related by the Greek historian Herodotus, weaves a tale of intrigue in the lands of Media and Persia, ruled by the tyrannical king Astyages. 600-530 BCE), the first king of the Persian Empire, are shrouded in myth. Thumbnail Image: Scene of Judas and the Maccabees facing a Seleucid army (Or Torah Synagogue, Acre, Israel) The success of the Maccabean Revolt and Judas’ restoration of the Temple of Jerusalem bring hope to the Jewish people, a legacy celebrated with the sacred festival of Hanukkah that endures to this day.Ī story from the ancient Mediterranean world, based on 1 and 2 Maccabees, featuring: Judas Maccabeus, Antiochus IV Epiphanes, Mattathias, Simon Thassi, Jason, MenelausĬonnect with Wine-Dark Sea on Facebook and Twitter for channel announcements and more content from the ancient world! Subjected to a militant crackdown on their religious traditions, the Jews rebel against the Seleucid king Antiochus, and rally behind the leadership of Judas Maccabeus. It is the 2nd century BCE, and the land of Judea, homeland of the Jews, is ruled by the Seleucid Kingdom based in Syria. Logo Image: Kylix with Apollo playing the lyre and pouring a libation: c. Thumbnail Image: Oil flask depicting women preparing wool, weaving, and folding finished cloth (c. Dive into the ancient world through its treasury of tales, brought to life in this expanding anthology! Wine-Dark Sea features immersive, original narrated stories from ancient Mediterranean history and myth, based on authentic sources from Greece, Rome, and beyond. As Arachne deftly spins her threads, will she become trapped in a web of her own making?Ī story from Greek mythology, based on Ovid's Metamorphoses (Book 6), featuring: Arachne, Athena The boastful but extraordinary Arachne weaves a masterpiece that shakes the glory of Olympus-and awakens the fury of an equally proud Athena. A mythic showdown unfolds in the ancient land of Lydia: Arachne, a girl whose skill in weaving surpasses all, faces off against a wrathful Athena, the goddess of artisan crafts herself.
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