Greek mythology

Le Danaidi | Epidaurus | August 2-3

Director Natasha Triantafylli presents "Le Danaidi," a 17th-century tragedy by Andreas Kalvos, at the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus on August 2 and 3. Based on the myth of the Danaids, "Le Danaidi" tells the story of Danaus, King of Libya, who marries off his 50 daughters to the 50 sons of the king of Egypt.

Electra/Orestes | Epidaurus | July 26-27

Belgian director Ivo van Hove, known for his avant-garde dramatizations, draws upon two Euripides texts, "Orestes" and "Electra," to tell the tale of a brother and sister united in their resentment of their mother, Clytemnestra. In collaboration with the Comedie-Francaise, van Hove is bringing the production to the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus for the Athens and Epidaurus Festival.

The Suppliants | Epidaurus | July 5-6

The Greek National Theater and the Cyprus Theater Organization join forces in a production of Euripides' tragedy "The Suppliants," with a new translation by Giorgos Koropoulis, at the Epidaurus Ancient Theater on July 5 and 6. First performed in 423 BC, "The Suppliants" tells the tale of a group of dead soldiers and the mothers who beg the Athenian King Theseus to properly bury them.

Ancient Greek culture showcased at Indianapolis museum

A man and a child view a display at the 'Treasures of Ancient Greece: Life, Myth and Heroes' exhibition at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis in the US. Co-organized by the Greek Culture Ministry, the exhibition includes 150 items taken from 20 major Greek museums and seeks to familiarize the American public, and children especially, with the achievements of ancient Greek civilization.

The most Expensive Apple in the World, Worth EUR 100 Thousand Grows in Plovdiv Garden

The most expensive apple in the world grows in the village of Trilistnik in Plovdiv. It costs 100,000 euros and will become the property of only one woman.

The unique fruit is now ripe in the orchard of Krasimir Kumchev in the village of Trilistnik in Plovdiv, Nova TV reported. The farmer grows 700 acres of apples. Most of them produce for consumption and another for boutique gifts.

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