The Olympian Argos

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February 9, 2007
 
This on-line magazine was produced by students enrolled in Dr. Spencer's Classical Mythology course, Spring 2007.
ATHENE TO PRESIDE OVER NEW CITY
Gray-eyed goddess trumps salty sea deity by a single vote to become patron of the City of Athens
WEEKEND IN PANDEMONIUM
Inept abductions by duo defeated by host to many
DIONYSUS KIDNAPPED BY PIRATES
Popular playgod defeats captors, creates new species. Questions are raised about illicit use of javelins and satyrs.
  WEDDING OF THE CENTURY  
In the meantime, Heracles lives up to his glorious name and wins an unexpected bride.
IS SHE OR ISN'T SHE?
Controversy rages over the status of curious newcomer Psyche: Does she deserve the title "goddess"?
WE DIDN'T START THE FIRE
An Argos editorial asks the immortal question: Fire: Blessing or Curse? And hey, what about women?
GREAT GIFTS FROM THE GODS?
King Midas judges a music competition... with unexpected results
SPECIAL FEATURES
News you can use!
ASK APHRODITE
The goddess of passion herself answers her faithful worshippers' questions about fast women and an unlikely trio of extremely confused lovers.
ON THE DEFENSE
How to spot the hidden dangers inherent in supernatural pets and other animals.
SPORTS SUPPLEMENT
What can we expect at the next Olympics?
Find out in the Argos guide to the festival events.
IN MEMORIAM
King Minos of Crete descends to Hades - But what of his lifetime companion-nemesis, Daedalus?
And a fine funeral for superhealer Asclepius brings out snakes on a plain
 
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