March – a Month of War – Ares the Greek Vs Mars the Roman
Here’s food for thought, if the Romans, had kept the names of their gods Greek, the month of March, named after the Roman god Mars, would maybe now be called Ares, as...
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10 Ancient Greek Myths About Trees
Woodlands and forests played a noticeable role in ancient Greek folklore and mythology, in these mystical whereabouts, full of hidden secrets; anything was possible, anything could happen. In many ancient Greek myths...
20 Ancient Greek Flower Myths
From birth to death, from innocence to passion, flowers have numerous interpretations and implications in myths and legends of ancient Greece. Flowers often symbolize youth, beauty and pleasure but they may also...
Gamelion – the Ancient Greek Month of February
Gamelion, the month of marriage, was the seventh month of the Attic calendar of ancient Greece which coincides with the modern day month of February. The word derives from the Greek γαμηλίa (gamēlía),...
Kokkinisto-Greek Style Braised Beef in Spicy Tomato Sauce
kokkinisto is tender braised beef in a rich, spicy tomato sauce, one of my all-time favourites, taught to me by my sister-in-law more than forty years ago. I make it on a regular...
My 10 Most Popular Posts About Greece and all Things Greeker (2025)
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...
Top 30 Archaeological Sites and Landmarks of Greece
Greece, one of the most loved and highly regarded tourist destinations and home to one of the World’s oldest civilizations, is a treasure trove of archaeological sites, ancient temples, sanctuaries and artifacts....
Greek-Style Meatloaf With Roast Potatoes (Rolo Kima)
This Greek-style meatloaf makes for a tasty and filling main course, soft and juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside, accompanied by mounds of perfectly roasted, spicy potatoes. Any leftovers are...
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...
Quick and Easy No-Churn Ice Cream – 10 Greek-Themed Flavours
I was never crazy about ice cream, I could take it or leave it, that is, until four years ago I discovered no-churn ice cream, the quick and easy way to make...
