LGBT themes in Greek mythology
The Delphic maxims and the quest for peace
According to mythology, Zeus was at the origins of Delphi. He freed two eagles to define the east and west. The flying predators met over Delphi. Eunomia (Law), Dike (Justice) and Eirene (Peace) were Zeus' children. Gathered at Delphi we discussed means to counter aggressive and authoritarian predators.
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Your Guide to Delos
Mythology tells that the most beautiful of immortals and god of light Apollo, son of Zeus and Leto, was born on the humble Aegean island which since became sacred
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Giant ancient Greek statue returns to Sicily’s Valley of the Temples
A giant statue dating back about 2,500 years has been restored to Sicily's Valley of the Temples, an archeological site which ancient Greek poet Pindar described as "man's finest city."
Mosaics of ancient Metropolis daze visitors
Mosaics containing paintings of Greek mythologic gods Eros, Dionysus, and Ariadne shed light on 1,800 years of history in the ancient city of Metropolis in Turkey's Aegean province of İzmir. (AA Photo)
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Daily Telegraph: An Ode to Naxos, the largest island of the Cyclades (video)
The place where god Dionysus met fell in love with Ariadne, offering the island the divine gift of fertility
Exiled Bulgarian Oligarch Unveils Sunny-Sounding Opposition Party
Vassil Bojkov, https://bgsummer2020.com
"We are the power," announced Bojkov, a former gambling mogul and football boss, on Twitter. "The time for justice is coming and justice will be for all."
Uniquely Greek Christmas customs
Some traditions come straight from the ancient Greek times
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Oresteia | Epidaurus | June 28 & 29
The Greek National Theater presents a bold new production of the entirety of Aeschylus' "Oresteia," the only extant example of an ancient Greek theater trilogy, with each part staged by a different director, each making their debut at the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus.
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Orestes | Epidaurus | August 3 & 4
First presented in 408 BC, Euripides' "Orestes," which follows the events after Orestes has killed his mother, Clytemnestra, to avenge the death of his father Agamemnon at her hands, will be staged at the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus on August 3 and 4, starting at 9 p.m.
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Dionysus, Pan sculptures found at site of 2,100-year-old goddess Kybele in northern Turkey
Turkish archaelogists have announced a significant discovery in the Kurul Castle in the northern Turkish province of Ordu, hailing that more ancient items, including the sculptures of Dionysus and Pan, have been unearthed at the site where a 2,100-year-old marble mother goddess sculpture of Kybele was found in 2016. Click through for the story in photos...