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WEB3 days ago · Toronto Greek Wins $70 million in Lottery. Philip Chrysopoulos - May 26, 2024. Toronto Greek-Canadian Gregory Chialtas won $70 million in the lottery by choosing numbers corresponding to family birthdays. Chialtas, who has recently retired from civil service, could not hide his surprise and his joy that he was the lucky winner of...
Why Greeks Dye Eggs Red for Easter - GreekReporter.com
WEBMay 2, 2024 · Red eggs for Easter. Credit: Vassilis/CC-BY-SA-2.0. Traditionally, families across Greece dye eggs red on Holy Thursday. Dying eggs red in anticipation of Greek Easter is one of the oldest and most beloved traditions in Greece.. Along with candles, church services, lamb, and the sweetbread tsoureki, eggs that have been tinted with red …
10 of the Most Significant Writers of Ancient Greece
WEBMar 25, 2014 · Aristophanes was a comic playwright who wrote 40 plays. Only eleven of which have survived entirely. His most famous works were the Ecclesiazusae, the Frogs and Lysistrata. His plays have provided historians with information about life in Athens of that era. Plato. 424-348 BC. He was a student of Socrates.
How Europe Got Its Name: The Greek Myth of Europa
WEBMay 9, 2024 · Schuman’s proposal is considered to be the beginning of what is now the European Union. Europe got its name from the princess of Phoenicia, Europa. According to Greek mythology, Zeus, the king of the Olympian Gods, transformed into a beautiful white bull to abduct the girl he loved. The story of Europa is one of the most famous tales of …
The Enduring Legacy of Ancient Greek Fashion and Clothing
WEBJun 8, 2023 · A statue of the Greek goddess Artemis donning a classic ancient chiton as exhibited in the Louvre. Credit: Coyau/Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain Ancient Greek fashion provides a fascinating look into the everyday lives of Greeks from thousands of years ago. It also remains relevant today, with runways the world over paying tribute to …
The Story Behind the “Greek Foot” and Its Medical Explanation
WEBDec 26, 2023 · In the early 20th century, orthopedic surgeon Dudley J. Morton (1884–1960) diagnosed that the foot shape we call “Greek toe” is in fact a medical condition; thereafter, it was given the name Morton’s toe. In 1927, Morton discovered the longer second toe condition and named it “Metatarsus Atavicus.”. Further research revealed more ...
What was Life Like in Ancient Athens? - GreekReporter.com
WEBNov 26, 2023 · Life ancient Athens. The Karyatides statues of the Erechtheion on its Acropolis. Credit: Harrieta171, CC BY-SA 3.0/Wikipedia Everyday life in Ancient Athens of the Hellenistic era was more intellectually stimulating and exciting than in most ancient cities mainly due to the fact that Greeks excelled in theater and philosophy, and were involved …
Mother’s Day: Timeless Photo of Greek Mother Saying Goodbye to …
WEBMay 12, 2024 · It is a timeless reminder of the special relationship between mothers and their children. Taken sometime in the summer of 1950, the photo depicts the deep anxiety of the Greek woman, who is captured perhaps whispering last-minute advice to her son on how to survive the war. The son, however, seems a bit embarrassed to be lectured by …
Espionage and Spying in Ancient Greece - GreekReporter.com
WEBMay 11, 2024 · Espionage in the Illiad and Odyssey. The historicity of Homer’s works on the Trojan War remains a point of debate, but the consensus among historians is that a conflict took place in the Bronze Age at the archaeological site today identified as ancient Troy.. Homer alluded to acts of espionage in both the Iliad and the Odyssey.The poet’s …
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