Every culture has its own unique superstitions, like a special kind of seasoning in a perfect dish. Greece is no different! Greeks have several superstitions that have been passed down over generations within their culture, many of them with a …
When thinking of visiting Greece, most people think of summer– summer in the islands or in the mountains or even in the Greek famous cities, like the capital, Athens, or Thessaloniki, or Patra. But few get to experience the country …
One of the most iconic images from Greece is one of round, whitewashed windmills against the clear, azure sky of islands and mountain slopes. The windmill has been an integral part of Greece’s heritage and economic history. Though its invention …
One of the most iconic images associated with Greece, apart from the Parthenon glistening under the Athenian sun, is that of the whitewashed, bright houses with blue windows or church domes. Huddled together like sheep at the slopes of dry, …
Greece has a rich and long history that spans several millennia. Over these several centuries there are many parts of history, a lot of mythology, and innumerable communal experiences that the Greeks share as a nation in a deep, visceral …
Greece’s National Flower Each country or nation has a flower or floral representation in the world. This flower usually represents a significant element of that nation, either with regards to their history or their produce, or their culture. Knowing the …
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From ancient times to today, Greeks have contributed, in way or another, to global civilization. The Greek spirit has survived through the ages and continues to reach new heights. Many Greeks have set an example through their art, philosophy or …
Animals carry symbolism. They are often powerful representations of various concepts. In that manner, many countries and nations have adopted an animal to symbolize them. This animal has a deep connection and connotation with that country’s origin, heritage, history, or …
Greece has a long and illustrious history and is considered the birthplace of western civilization, including western philosophy and literature, democracy, political science, and major mathematical and scientific discoveries. It is not just Greece’s ancient history that is fascinating either …
Every civilization needs a place to worship the divine. The ancient Greek were no exception. The ancient Greek temple had one primary function: to provide a shelter for the statues of the gods. It was believed that in the statues …