the gods
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His focus was gems from ancient Greece and Rome, carved with intricate figures, sometimes images of the gods or portraits, which were worn as pendants in jewellery and used as sealstones in rings.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
These materials are believed to be the remains of ritual meals and offerings made to the gods.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
In Greek tragedy, the gods have the last word, but here the question becomes whether individuals’ rights should take precedence over a ruler’s edict.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
“We are only human, and the gods have made us for love.”
From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026
The evil goddess of Discord, Eris, was naturally not popular in Olympus, and when the gods gave a banquet they were apt to leave her out.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
