Marta Fatica
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Marta Fatica

Marta has a B.A. in Political Science and Classical Civilizations from UC Berkeley and an MSc in Comparative Politics from LSE. Originally from California, she spent her summers as a child wandering through Roman ruins and now resides in England. In addition to her native English and Italian, Marta spent over ten years studying Latin. Her areas of interest are Greco-Roman mythology, Latin poems, as well as contemporary European politics. When she isn’t at home reading or baking, Marta can be found spending hours in museums and trying new restaurants.

Member since: Apr 05, 2021
Published posts: 4

Articles by Marta Fatica

Who Is Hestia? Greek Goddess of the Hearth (Roman Vesta)Who Is Hestia? Greek Goddess of the Hearth (Roman Vesta)

Hestia, the Greek goddess of hearth and home, was the oldest of the Olympian gods until she gave up her seat on Mount Olympus.

7 Key Facts About the Greek Goddess Athena7 Key Facts About the Greek Goddess Athena

Many know Athena as the Greek goddess of war and wisdom, but there is much more to her. Here are seven important facts you should know about the Greek Goddess Athena

Who Were The Chthonic Greek Gods? 5 Gods & Their MythsWho Were The Chthonic Greek Gods? 5 Gods & Their Myths

The chthonic gods were a feared set of Greek deities associated with the underworld and the souls of the dead.

Greek Creation Myths: 3 Traditions (Hesiod, Homer & Orphism)Greek Creation Myths: 3 Traditions (Hesiod, Homer & Orphism)

There is no single Greek creation myth, as different sources record different stories. The three main traditions come from Hesiod, Homer, and Orphism.