My 10 Most Popular Posts – About Greece – Greeks and all things Greeker
It’s all here, all you need to know about Greece and the Greeks, what makes them tick, how they think, where they came from and how they got here. Weird and wonderful...
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Greeker than the Greeks – 5 Years and Still Blogging
I have just read the post I wrote after one year of blogging; Happy 1st Birthday Greeker than the Greeks the first line is: ‘I can’t believe one whole year has passed since...
Who is Greeker than the Greeks?
Who is Greeker than the Greeks? I am! I’m Susan but just call me Greeker! If you’re as passionate about Greece and its people as I am, if you’re hungry...
Happy 1st Birthday Greeker than the Greeks
I can’t believe one whole year has passed since I first stumbled blindly into the world of blogging, even more amazing is the fact that I kept on going! Like most things...
The Myth of Sisyphus – Doomed to Rock and Roll for Eternity
In Greek mythology, Sisyphus, maybe the most well-known inhabitant of the Underworld, was the greedy and conniving king and founder of Ephyra (now known as Corinth in the Peloponnese), who ruled with...
Philoxenia – Greek Hospitality – The Myth of Baucis and Philemon
The Greek word “Xenia” meaning foreigner or stranger and “Philoxenia”, meaning “friend to a stranger”, are both words which depict the Ancient Greek idea of hospitality. It was extremely important to the...
What Makes a Greek a Greek – 40 Adorable Characteristics
What Makes a Greek a Greek? I found the answer more than forty years ago when I left England for a new life in Greece. Passion made me do it; I had...
Venice 2024 – Hellenic Heads – An Exhibition by Greek – American Sculptor George Petrides
The Exhibition, “Hellenic Heads”, a Personal Exploration of Greek History and Culture over 2,500 Years, by renowned Greek-American sculptor George Petrides, is heading for Venice! Six huge heads, each one standing over...
Heraion of Perachora – Sanctuary of Goddess Hera
Located a short distance from the resort town of Loutraki, known for its natural spring waters and about 75 kilometers west of Athens is the Heraion of Perachora. This sanctuary is dedicated...
The Nine Muses of Greek Mythology
According to ancient Greek poet Hesiod (seventh century BC), the nine muses are the daughters of the Titian, Mnemosyne, goddess of memory and Zeus, king of all Greek gods, whom also, so...
