Greek gods and heroes were not the typical good guys. In fact, nobody in Greek myth is completely good or completely bad... and that is the beauty of it all.
Still, bad guys is an understatement for many of ancient Greece's most popular personas.
Showing posts with label greece. Show all posts
Showing posts with label greece. Show all posts
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Hadrian's Athens
He had it all but he wanted it all. From the time he ascended the throne of Rome in 117 A.D. and for twenty-one years, he spent most of his reign traveling all over his vast Empire to see, feel, inspire and create. He was always leaving back a trace that defined the Empire's provinces, establishing cities throughout the Balkans, Egypt and Asia Minor, but also making Rome more culturally diverse than ever before.
Quiz: Which Queen Are You?
Queen Elizabeth, Cleopatra or Maleficent?
If you feel like a queen, you are one! But, which one?
Are you the people's favorite, the inspiring ruler, the ambitious tough cookie or the ever-fighting leader?
Greek Names, Big Hair and Other Big Fat Greek Stereotypes
How many big fat Greek stereotypes are actually true in My Big Fat Greek Wedding? We discuss Greek names, big hair and THAT house to find out...
8 Ways Greek Mythology Is Used In Your Everyday Life
Greek mythology is all around us. Over the course of millennia, heroes gods and monsters of the Greek myths have been household names as examples of good or bad deeds, extreme situations, and impressive events.
Athens - A Portrait of a Changing Metropolis
This is a film - homage to the capital of Greece by Alexandros Maragos.
Shot almost entirely from the highest rooftops, hills, and mountains of Athens at night, the film explores the urban core, the city center and beyond. A series of hyperlapse, timelapse and drivelapse shots of the city and the skyline, shows that what you feel, not what to do in Athens, greece is what matters.
Greek Mythology Quiz: who are you?
Who are you? Who do you think you are? Which are your hidden superpowers? And what makes you unique?
Tour unique personality makes you a living legend of epic proportions! And not any legend, but a Greek myth one.
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Women Creators in Greece: This Is Why This Year Will Be The Year Of Craftswoman
It is said that in times of economic crisis, there are more opportunities available and more money is made, than any other time in history. It seems that this mantra becomes a reality for Greek entrepreneurial women
7 Reasons To Visit Greece 2018: The Untouchables
Greece still is an unbelievable destinattion. And don't take this from us, as we have every reason to be biased - take it from our neighbor, the Italian-born blogger @ChiaraFerragni who is an international travel and fashion writer with thousands (or is it hundreds of thousands) of followers on her Facebook, Instagram and Twitter account.
Asclepius: Who Was He and How He Healed The Sick in Ancient Greece?
Almost every ancient civilization mentions a great healer in one way or another. Greece's features three: Asclepius, the god of medicine, Hippocrates, the father of medicine and Hygeia, the goddess of health.. This post is all about Asclepius and his legendary life, according to the Greeks.
How Traditional Greek Costumes Inspired Jean Paul Gaultier
Jean Paul Gaultier's love for Greece is well-known.More than a decade ago, the French designer launched his "Tribute to Greece", Spring-Summer 2006 collection, famously getting an inspiration from quintessential Greek traditional costume accessories; including the fustanella, a type of kilt worn by the Greek Presidential Guard.
The Parthenon as it Once Was
The Parthenon is visually reunited with its sculptural decorations and regains its true colors in an outstanding computer animation. Watch how the iconic monument was created as part of the Acropolis's 5th c. BC building program, and what it took for it to define classicism and eternal beauty in a work where technology met archaeological research.
Backgammon: Where it all began
Everyone knows backgammon, the famous board -but also online- game, that accompanies us on trips, fills our free time and brings us closer. In Greece it is well known as "tavli" and you can find it everywhere, in coffee houses, beaches, in almost every house. Most of the people know how to play backgammon, but do they know where it came from?
Speira Santorini: Where Modern Architecture Meets Traditional Cycladic Spirit
This is how modern architecture can link to tradition. A locally-based architectural practice, Speira Santorini, has transformed an empty plot in the center of the sunset-famous village of Oia, in Santorini, into a hip open market by teaming up traditional architectural elements with modernist aesthetics. Minimalism is the key element to this "modern-day agora", made for travelers and locals wishing to shop and socialize in a clean-cut environment which is inspired by the past but keeps an eye to the eternal.
Best places in Greece for Winter
Everyone knows summer in Greece: sun, beaches, Greek islands, high temperature, beach bars etc. etc. But did you know that Greece has also great winter destinations to offer? Mountains, ski resorts with slopes for every skier, rivers, idyllic snowy landscapes for your winter break.
Greece, the Origin of Beauty And Culture
" I see Greece as the origin of beauty and culture", says Karl Lagerfeld on the idea that brought his collection La modernité de l’Antiquité (Défilé Chanel Croisière 2017/18) to life. Classical antiquity in an idealized form has influenced the iconic designer who transforms his models into mythical creatures dressed in details inspired by Grecian dresses and ancient pottery patterns. Karl's modern goddesses walked among Doric columns, on a runway reminding of an ancient Greek temple.
The New Archaeological Museum of Thebes
The new Museum of the Boeotian Thebes in Greece now constitutes the main cultural hub of the town and a significant tourist attraction, playing an important role in the growth both of Thebes and the whole of Boeotia. Archaeologist and local Antiquities Director Dr. Alexandra Charami explains how treasures from the city of Oedipus and its surrounding area are displayed to highlight more than meets the eye.
Ancient Theaters' Famous Acoustics is Just Hearsay
Sound experts recently debunked the myth of ancient Greek theaters' exceptional acoustics after performing the first on-site experiments in three different sites. The researchers, from the Eindhoven University of Technology (EUT) in the Netherlands, used wireless measuring tools they designed themselves and took sound measurements from the Theatre of Epidaurus, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens and the theater of Argos. They found that sound transmission is good but not as exceptional as claimed in popular literature and tour guides.
Quiz: How is your mythology?
The average American can correctly answer 6 of these Greek Mythology questions. Can you do better? Do you know which Greek gods represented the earth, sun, sea, and sky? How about which ones were the children of Zeus? How much do you know about Greek mythology in numbers?
Exclusive Poseidon Interview
Did all of this have raised curiosity about the god of the sea? Would you like to have the opportunity to talk to him? Guess what! This is your lucky day! Read a unique Poseidon interview.
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