Nyx’s Primordial Darkness

Another significant figure associated with darkness and mystery is Nyx, the primordial goddess of the night. According to Hesiod’s Theogony, Nyx resided in a shadowy cosmic cave beyond the edge of the world. She was one of the oldest deities, even feared by Zeus himself. Her domain, a vast expanse of eternal night, could be seen as a metaph

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Pizza and Bread in Roman Society

Bread was the staple food of the Roman diet, and it was often distributed as part of the Roman welfare system known as "annona"—where the government provided free grain to lower-class citizens. Because bread was such a necessity, the ability to produce it on a large scale was critical. Meanwhile, flatbreads (early pizza-like dishes) became a c

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