Greek gods and heroes were not the typical good guys. In fact, nobody in Greek myth is completely good or completely bad... and that is the beauty of it all.
Still, bad guys is an understatement for many of ancient Greece's most popular personas.
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Showing posts with label greek. Show all posts
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Greek Mythology Quiz: who are you?
Who are you? Who do you think you are? Which are your hidden superpowers? And what makes you unique?
Tour unique personality makes you a living legend of epic proportions! And not any legend, but a Greek myth one.
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Women Creators in Greece: This Is Why This Year Will Be The Year Of Craftswoman
It is said that in times of economic crisis, there are more opportunities available and more money is made, than any other time in history. It seems that this mantra becomes a reality for Greek entrepreneurial women
Pandora, the Goddess who Unleashed both Hell and Hope upon Humanity
What do you actually know about Pandora, the first woman of mankind according to Greek Mythology? Was she a trick or treat of Zeus to humans? Learn every detail of how she was created by all Gods, how they gave her the name Pandora, how she came to earth and, finally, why she opened her famous box!
Greek Contemporary Art: Is It Worth It?
Did you know that Greece has lately developed its contemporary art wave that drives nuts tourists and foreign art investors? And is that art worth even spending time admiring it?
Where Are The Best Places To Visit In Greece
Greece is known as one of the most desirable destinations worldwide. Every year millions of people from all over the world visit Greece for their annual vacation. As Arzo, the author of Arzo Travel writes in her blog post: "Holidays to Greece can take many different forms – partying, sailing, sunning" and we can't agree more! So, which are the best places to visit in Greece?
Which Greek God Are You?
We are all human. Still, each one of us has their own " hidden superpower" that makes us overcome every problem.
Just like the ancient Greek gods, who were full of human passion and divine powers, doing everything in excess.
Now, Javier Moreno from BuzzFeed helps you discover the Greek god hidden inside you. Take the quiz and discover; are you more of a Zeus or an Aphrodite?
Backgammon: Where it all began
Everyone knows backgammon, the famous board -but also online- game, that accompanies us on trips, fills our free time and brings us closer. In Greece it is well known as "tavli" and you can find it everywhere, in coffee houses, beaches, in almost every house. Most of the people know how to play backgammon, but do they know where it came from?
The Art of War Ancient Greek Style
In the 4th c. BC, Greek military commander Aeneas Tacticus wrote the Poliorketika, or How To Survive Under Siege, now known as the first war treatise in western literature. He was also an inventor, credited with some of the earliest cryptographic systems ever used for military purposes.
What are the 9 best trips to take from Athens?
Most people visit Athens to see the Acropolis, enjoy amazing Greek food and get a nice tan under the sun. But did you know that there more that meets the eye?
Paulina Kapsali from greece-is.com discovered 9 amazing destinations in just a few hours away from Athens.
Guess Which Food Makes Your Smarter?
Truth be told, Greek food, from the simple roasted vegetable that was just cut from the garden to a ultra-difficult moussaka, is a wonderful mix of flavors that appeal to almost all tastes. But did you know that new scientific studies found that Greek (and Italian - which is similar) can make you ... smarter?
Greek Rebetiko Music Gets UNESCO Heritage Status
Rebetiko, a Greek kind of urban music got an UNESCO heritage status, being on the same heritage side as the Portuguese fado, the Spanish Flamenco, and the American Blues. As mentioned on the UNESCO website: "Rebetiko is a musical and cultural expression directly linked to song and dance that initially spread among the urban lower and working-class populations in the early twentieth century".
30 Things Only True Greeks Will Know: A (True) Story.
You could say that I was trying hard to find an article like this because it makes me smile (once in a while). Author Lauren Perry - proudly calls herself ¼ Greek - lists at least 30 things that are true when you are part of a typical Greek family - and boy she is right!
Why Everyone Loves Greek Yogurt?
Well its not a secret to be honest - Greek yogurt is a must have when it comes to good health. Out of hundreds of types of yogurts, the Greek one is the thickest, most rich, falvorsome type you could find, and it is no wonder why it is adored by chefs and nutritionist alike: its texture makes a perfect addition to food, its nutritional properties makes it ideal to your health.
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