1. My first European Holiday - Contiki Tour Nightmare
For my very first trip to Europe I decided to go on a London to Athens Contiki tour. Unfortunately, I shared a room with a stocky white guy from South Africa...
Allusions to Greek Mythology are all over the place in the modern world.
Names, brands, logos, symbols, and words can be very influential, especially when they associate themselves with Greek Gods and Goddesses and Greek Mythology.
There are thousands of allusions...
The Olympic Games
The Olympic Games were held every four years at Olympia, in special honour of Zeus. When these Olympics were held in ancient Hellenic times, a flame burned on the Altar of Prytaneion in Olympia. The modern Olympic...
Honestly, I was completely blown away by Heavy Metal Presents ULYSSES, a graphic novel that immediately made me realize I was in for something truly special from the moment I flipped open the first few pages. The futuristic artwork...
Here's a fun story: while browsing a Greek news website, I came across an interview with Maria A. Karamitsos, which quickly captivated me. She’s incredibly interesting and passionate about all things Greek, so I thought, “Why not reach out...
Unearth some of the best books about Greek mythology and its pantheon of gods! This carefully curated selection of ten masterful works invites you to plunge headfirst into the fascinating interplay between deities and mortals, heroes and anti-heroes, while...
Have you ever wondered whether any of the ancient Gods of Olympus have ever appeared on earth since ancient times? Why would they? Why leave eternal paradise for earth?
Maybe they just wanted a change of scenery for a while....
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1. Birth and early childhood
Read stories about the Greek myths to your children. There are plenty of great books very suitable for young kids to be introduced to the Greek deities, heroes and monsters.
Do not allow your child to...
Greece is pretty close to Italy.
Did you know that there's a slice of Greece in Australia? South Australia has a mysterious piece of land that resembles the shape of Italy, as you can see in the green blurry image.
Australia is...
Did you know Larry Ellison once purchased a Hawaiian island? He’s no stranger to big investments — and now, apparently, divine tributes! Known for his fiery personality and legendary battles in the tech industry, Ellison has always been a...