ARIADNE, THESEUS, and the MINOTAUR
Greek mythology relates to Zeus and the Olympian gods, their demands, and the rewards they give to those that have their favour. Although the myths contain considerable elements of fiction, they are also considered to be true…
THE OLIVE TREE
The olive tree is a very important part of Greek culture since antiquity.
OTHONOI – THE ISLAND OF CALYSPO
The Diapontian Island of Othonoi is connected with the myth of Calypso and Odysseus.
The Horses of Achilles
'The Horses of Achilles', a poem by Angelos Sikelianos.
COMA BERENICE
The story behind the constellation Coma Berenice goes back to antiquity and Queen Berenice.
Greek Feta Cheese
Greek Feta cheese was officially recognized as a ‘Protected Designation of Origin’ (P.D.O.) product by the European Union Commission in 2002. Recognizing the uniqueness of such a product is very important as Greek Feta cheese is completely…
HYPNOS AND THANATOS
Hypnos and Thanatos may have been minor gods in ancient Greek mythology, but they were respected by mortals and immortals alike.
Lemnos – Imbros – Hellespontos
The history and the mythology connected with the islands of the north Aegean such as Lemnos and Imbros go back to antiquity. Lemnos was freed from Ottoman rule and became a part of the Greek State on…