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...
Greeker Than The Greeks
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...
Hekatombaion – First Month of the Ancient Attic Calendar
In the Gregorian calendar July is named after Julius Caesar who was born in this month. However, for the ancient Athenians July, known as Hekatombaion, named after the Hekatomb a procession of...
The Word Panic Originates From the Greek God Pan
The word Panic, Panikos in Greek, meaning a sudden sensation of fear, overwhelming anxiety or agitation; a feeling so strong as to often block out reasonable and logical behavior, is derived from...
Hera – Queen of the Greek Gods
Hera (Roman – Juno), queen of all Greek Gods, is the goddess of women, marriage, childbirth, children and family. long and happy. Hera was the third daughter of Cronus (Saturn),...
20 of the Funniest Greek Expressions
Greek isn’t one of the easiest foreign languages to master especially when it comes to everyday quips and wisecrack expressions and sayings and idioms. Unless you are Greek or have lived in...
Goddess Maia and Greek May Day Traditions
The Ancient Greek Goddess Maia The month of May, a month celebrating spring and the summer ahead, a month of rebirth, nuture and flowers. May takes its name from Maia, in...
20 Everyday English Sayings and Idioms With Greek Origins
We all use lots of phrases and sayings in our everyday conversations, right? Probably, we have a vague understanding of their meaning but, have we ever stopped to think from where they...
Euphoria – A Greek State of Ecstasy
Euphoria, an overwhelming, pleasurable, emotion, is an ancient Greek word, a noun, from the Greek “eu”, meaning well and “phero”, meaning to bear, or, to carry. The opposite of euphoria, is dysphoria,...
Patras Carnival – The Largest and Craziest in Greece
Carnival season is here and if you’re lucky enough to be in Greece, head for Patras, home to the Patras Carnival. Patras, a vibrant, lively city, the third largest in the country,...
