As I promised here is the legend in vampire history of Greece…

The vampire fore-runner is next seen in ancient Greek mythology. While there are several minor deities that have vampire-like qualities, the myths involving Lamia and the Empusa are the closest link to modern day vampires. While neither demigoddess was considered “undead,” both show many similarities to the vampire.

Greek mythology tended to be malleable over time, and demigods and goddesses tended to change in quality, form, virtues, and responsibilities. The earliest form of the Empusa was that of being the daughter of the Greek Goddess Hecate. Hecate was originally a Chthonian (meaning not a major deity residing upon Mt. Olympus) Greco-Roman goddess of magic, and was later a three-faced goddess of ghosts, witches, and curses. The Empusa is described as demonic-looking and was said to have bronze feet. She would take the form of a beautiful young woman … Read the rest

If you like chocolate chances are that you love rocky road fudge! Here are two different recipes for rocky road fudge that any chocolate lover would appreciate.

Easy Rocky Road Fudge Recipe

Ingredients:

3 cups miniature marshmallows
1 8 ounce chocolate bars
3/4 cups chopped nuts

Preparation Instructions:

Place the chocolate bars in a pan and melt slowly over low heat. Stir the chocolate constantly to prevent scorching.

Once the chocolate has completely melted, stir in the chopped nuts and marshmallows. Stir the mixture well to allow the marshmallows to completely melt.

Spread the fudge in an 8×8 inch pan that has been buttered and allow it to cool. This recipe makes 1 1/2 pounds of fudge.

Rocky Road Fudge Bars

Ingredients:

1/2 roll chocolate chip cookie dough
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup butter

4 7 ounce packages fudge frosting mix

1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips… Read the rest

It appears in Crete Greece that archaeologists may have found the real place of which the Greek Myths speaks of where The Great Greek God Zeus himself was raised. In the myths it tell us that Zeus was raised in Mount Lykaion in Crete to keep Cronos away from him. He was hidden there until he became a man and took over Mount Olympus with his brothers and sister(s)
As of digs more then two years ago has showed that there was an altar with ceremonial goods there that was given to Zeus as they worshiped him. These items date back as far as the legend started of Zeus. They are said to be over 3400 years old which makes these items the oldest known items that was used to worship Zeus that any one knows of. This is also the first place where Zeus was first worshiped then from … Read the rest

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