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Today, I’m not going to take you to any archaeological site. Instead, we’re going to Hymettus Mountain, very near Athens, to celebrate May 1st in a pre Covid-19 fashion. May first has been traditionally celebrated by going out in nature. … Continue reading
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Today I’m going to show you another monument from an unusual angle: the colossal columns of the temple of Olympian Zeus (17.25m / 56.6 ft), normally tower above trees and buildings. In this picture two of them seem lost among … Continue reading
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In our digital journey there are no constraints of time or distance; we’ll simply go where free association will take us. Our first stop will be the Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus, on the south slope of the Acropolis of Athens. … Continue reading
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A short distance from Athens, Eleusis was the centre of the cult of goddess Demeter, who embodied Earth’s fertility. It was the place where the famous Eleusinian Mysteries took place. Initially it was a rite symbolising the circle of life … Continue reading
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Most people think that Dionysus, the god of wine, was no more than the drunken sidekick of Greek mythology. In fact, he was a rather powerful god who controlled the wild forces of nature. He did not care for the … Continue reading
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The island of Crete is in the Eastern Mediterranean, where Europe, Asia and Africa meet. Given its position and geography (high mountains, craggy canyons) it is no surprise that it has a very rich and varied ecosystem. It is estimated that the island … Continue reading
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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
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I know that for some of you it is still winter, but in Athens, spring is already here. Sunday was a perfect day for a walk downtown, where a clutch of hills can make one almost forget he’s in the … Continue reading
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Every year, after being cold and nasty for a few days, January always gives us a first taste of the coming spring. Sunday was such a day – warm and sunny, it was a perfect day for a walk in … Continue reading
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With spring in full swing, I just couldn’t help posting another spring photo, this time of flowers sprouting on the thin soil of the Acropolis. Essentially one large monolith, this steep hill has always been hostile to plant life, which, … Continue reading
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