Traveling through Hades and trying to picture the underworld of ancient Greek mythology is no easy task. In this fourth part of our series on mythology’s strange and overlooked aspects, we once again encounter varying accounts. Sources and traditions differ on rivers, places, and routes,
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Many of the villages of the Cyclades lie high above the harbors, with houses clustered closely together on the mountainsides. It is a familiar sight to many of us as the ferry approaches land. The sun sparkles on the water, and down by the quay,
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Heracles is one of the best-known figures in Greek mythology. But in the ancient sources, the name does not always refer to the same person. Another Heracles also appears there, connected with the mysterious Dactyls of Mount Ida and with a lesser-known tradition concerning the
The houses of the Cyclades: bright white facades against the deep blue Aegean Sea. It is the view promised in every travel brochure and seen on thousands of postcards. The image has become so powerful that many people today believe it represents all of Greece.
The second largest of the Greek holidays falls on August 15 and is often called the Summer Easter. On this day, people celebrate the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου in Greek, commemorating her death, resurrection, and ascension, according to Greek Orthodox tradition.
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The list of World Heritage Sites in Greece reflects the country’s long history, rich culture, and varied landscapes. By 2026, a total of 21 sites in Greece have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The latest additions are the Minoan Palace Centres on
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Most people use the Athens Metro to travel between the Acropolis, Monastiraki, and Syntagma. Few realize that the same journey is also a trip through nearly 3,000 years of history. The expansion of Athens’ modern subway system led to the largest archaeological excavation ever carried
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Homer’s Odyssey has once again entered the spotlight, sparking renewed worldwide interest in this famous epic. But between the Cyclopes and the Sirens, there are also lesser-known characters and stories waiting to be discovered. In Part 1 of our series exploring those who dwell in
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Today, many people associate the Greek kitchen with moussaka’s delicious, golden-brown béchamel topping. Beneath that golden layer are layers of eggplant, potatoes, and ground meat. Yet the dish in this familiar form is not as old as you might think. The chef Nikolaos Tselementes was
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