In the remote highlands of Phrygia, Professor Mark Munn of Pennsylvania State University has deciphered part of the inscription on the Arslan Kaya monument, also known as the “Lion Rock.” This finding confirms the mention of Materan —an ancient name of the Mother Goddess, or the Mother of the Gods— on the monument, suggesting a […]
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Phrygian Cap, a Symbol of Freedom Based on Historical Confusion
A peculiar headwear, shaped like a conical hood with a curved tip, mistakenly became a symbol of freedom and republicanism between the 18th and 19th centuries, following its spread during the French Revolution. As a result, many American states also incorporated it into their emblems upon emancipating from Spanish rule. This is the Phrygian cap. […]
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How archaeologists found the origin of the legend of King Midas, who turned everything he touched into gold
One of the best-known legends of antiquity is that of the Phrygian king Midas, who turned everything he touched into gold. According to Aristotle, he died of starvation when it was impossible to touch any food without transforming it into the precious metal. The problem is that there are at least three kings with that […]
