Why was the Olympic Games created? The ancient Greeks loved competition of all sorts. Each year, the various city-states of Greece sent athletes to festivals of games, which were held to honor the gods. The most important and prestigious were the games held at Olympia to honor Zeus, the king of the gods. The modern […]
Where can I see Hercules constellation?
Where can I see Hercules constellation? The constellation Hercules the Kneeling Giant can be seen ascending in the east-northeast on these Northern Hemisphere spring evenings. You can find Hercules between two brilliant stars: Arcturus and Vega. What direction is Hercules in the sky? Hercules, constellation in the northern sky at about 17 hours right ascension […]
Why does Aphrodite pick Hephaestus as her husband?
Why does Aphrodite pick Hephaestus as her husband? In the Iliad, Aphrodite is the apparently unmarried consort of Ares, the god of war, and the wife of Hephaestus is a different goddess named Charis. In the most famous story, Zeus hastily married Aphrodite to Hephaestus in order to prevent the other gods from fighting over […]
Will hand sanitizer kill hepatitis virus?
Will hand sanitizer kill hepatitis virus? A: Yes. Q: Will hand sanitizers kill hepatitis A? A: Studies have shown that, while alcohol-based hand sanitizers such as Purell do have some effect, washing with warm water and warm soap is more effective. What kills HCV? Bleach kills HCV nearly all the time, and there are other […]
What are the most common bloodborne pathogens?
What are the most common bloodborne pathogens? The three most common bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) are human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV). What bloodborne pathogens cause infection in the liver? The Hepatitis B virus is known as a bloodborne virus, because it is transmitted from one person to another […]
What was the Temple of Hephaestus made of?
What was the Temple of Hephaestus made of? marble Why was the Temple of Hephaestus made? Temple of Hephaestus (circa. Built to honour Hephaistos, the patron of metal workers and Athena Ergane, patroness of potters and crafts in general, it was built around the same time as the Parthenon. The temple was converted into the […]
Where did Hephaestus spend most of his time?
Where did Hephaestus spend most of his time? Hephaestus, a.k.a. Vulcan, a.k.a. the god of the forge, is basically the nerd god. He’s the quiet, introverted one that spends most of his time in his garage, alone, playing with his toys, building machines and armor and jewelry. He believes in reason over all (there’s a […]
What colors represent the Greek gods?
What colors represent the Greek gods? There are some color associations that are intuitive to the modern mind (e.g. black for Hades, blue for Poseidon, red for Ares, gold for Apollo, etc), but did the ancients associate particular gods with particular colors? What Colours represent Hades? Hades/Pluto – God of the Underworld Preferred colors: Black. […]
What is the normal range for liver function test?
What is the normal range for liver function test? If your liver function test results range between 7-56 units/litre for ALT and 10-40 got AST, your liver function is normal. Anything outside the liver function test normal range means there might be some liver problems or liver infection and needs to be diagnosed and treated. […]
At what age should infants begin to receive their first series of immunizations?
At what age should infants begin to receive their first series of immunizations? The first dose should be given at 2 months, the second dose at 4 months, the third dose at 6 months, the fourth dose at 15–18 months, and the fifth dose at 4–6 years. Which vaccine is most painful for babies? Conclusions […]