Saints Peter and Paul – Feast Day June 29th
The Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Peter and Paul on the same day, June 29th Saint Paul, or Paul the Apostle, was a Greek Jew, born Saul of Tarsus (a city...
Greeker Than The Greeks
Summer Solstice Celebrations in Ancient Greece
The summer solstice, the longest day of the year, officially marks the beginning of summer. In the ancient Greek Attic, or Athens calendar, the New Year began with the appearance of the...
20 Little-Known Intriguing Facts about Greece and the Greeks
After more than forty years of living in Greece I thought I knew all there was to know about the country and What makes a Greek a Greek . However, as they say,...
The Ancient Greek Myth of Sisyphus
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...
Hellenic Heads – Six Eras of Greek History By Greek Sculptor George Petrides
The six “Hellenic Heads” represent a Personal Exploration of Greek History and Culture over 2,500 Years, by renowned Greek-American sculptor George Petrides. The six huge heads, each one standing over two meters...
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...
Anemoi – Greek Wind Gods and Turbulent Myths
The Anemoi, in Greek mythology, are the four chief and the four minor wind gods, each one corresponding to the direction from whence they came. All are depicted as having large wings...
