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...
Greeker Than The Greeks
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 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
In Greek mythology, the Nine Muses were minor goddesses associated the arts and sciences and were credited with inspiring some of the best art, poetry and music created by men and women...
Anemoi – The Ancient Greek Wind Gods
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...
The Unique Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae
The Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae is a unique, one-of-a-kind ancient Greek sanctuary, dedicated to the god Apollo Epicurius (“Apollo the helper”). It is located approximately 230 km south of Athens,...
Theodoros Stamos – Important First Generation Abstract Expressionist Painter
Greek-American Theodoros Stamos, the youngest member of the original group of abstract expressionist painters, the “Irascibles”, which included Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning and Mark Rothko, is recognised as one of the...
Top 15 Greek Christmas and New Year Traditions
Every culture has its own unique, sometimes quirky, customs and traditions. Greece is no exception and seems to have more than its fair share of Christmas and New Year celebrations. Greek Father...
