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What did I see a few days ago, looking up at the familiar temple of Hephestus and Athena (aka Theseion)? Theseus, the famous hero, looking like a pirate, with a large green parrot on his shoulder. And while the hero was locked … Continue reading
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Today it may be raining, but January was full of those sunny days we call Halcyon days. I saved this for a rainy day:
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Owls were the holy birds of Athena, goddess of wisdom (among other things). With their huge heads, wide open eyes and ability to see in the dark, they were the obvious symbol of intelligence. The symbolism has stuck for centuries. … Continue reading
It is a measure of how much I’ve changed that I even stop in front of this display when I visit the museum of the Ancient Agora. In the past, I would simply pass by it, concentrating on artefacts pertaining … Continue reading
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Spacious, two-storied, with a double line of columns, the stoa (portico) of Attalus was a commercial building, of the kind found in every Greek city. Perfectly restored by the American School of Classical Studies, it gives us an excellent idea … Continue reading
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Plaka, the old quarter in the heart of Athens, is full of sights, ancient, medieval and modern. Continue reading
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This is one of my favorite sites, the Ancient Agora of Athens, the hub of the ancient city. Here beat the heart of the city; from trader to philosopher, from slave to politician, all crossed paths here. Here was where … Continue reading
Aristotle, Greek tourist guide 