Kottabos – An Ancient Greek Wine -Throwing Contest
Why not Party like an ancient Greek? Let the wine flow freely and drink from cups decorated with decadent scenes intended to set the atmosphere for a crazy game of kottabos. The...
Greeker Than The Greeks
Kyra Sarakosti – Mrs. Lent – a Greek Easter Tradition
Kyra Sarakosti Mrs. Lent or Lady Lent Kyra Sarakosti, Mrs. Lent or Lady Lent, is a charming, old Greek custom, connected to Lent, the seven week, (forty days) period of fasting...
March – The Month of War – Mars Vs Ares
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 of war, Mars, would maybe now be called...
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, artifacts and...
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 delicious...
