burial rites
Pluto (Roman God): Roman God of the Underworld
Orin Vale
Pluto, the Roman god of the underworld, the dead, and the hidden wealth beneath the earth, occupies a central place in ancient religion and myth. This article explores his origins, his relationship to Hades, and the enduring symbolism that links death, burial, and subterranean abundance.
Antigone and the Burial of Polynices: Greek Tragedy
Orin Vale
Antigone and the burial of Polynices recount a decisive clash between family loyalty, divine obligation, and the authority of the state in the Theban cycle of Greek myth. Best known from Sophocles’ *Antigone*, the episode invites readers to consider why her defiance mattered, how Polynices became a symbol of contested honor, and why the story still resonates.
