Even gods can’t have it all – the case of Apollo

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After posting yesterday’s photo of Apollo, and in connection for a mythology tour I’m preparing, I couldn’t help thinking about his myth. In essence, Apollo is a sun-god. He is a personification of the sun and as such he’s always … Continue reading →

The Greek Santa comes on New Year’s Day

The Greek Santa’s name is not Father Christmas, nor Santa Claus and he doesn’t bring presents at Christmas. His name is St. Basil and he brings presents to the Greek children on the 1st of January. According to Orthodox tradition, … Continue reading →

The end of the world in Greek mythology (1)

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I’m tired of this end-of-the-world talk, aren’t you? The end of the world has come not once but several times. Think of it: living on an unstable planet, whose axis tilts this way and that, its continents collide, it’s volcanos … Continue reading →