Amalthea Nais
Religion and sacred places of ancient Greece. From Olympus to Delphi — a world of gods, myths and sacred places that shaped Western civilization For ancient Greeks, religion was not just a personal affair· It was the breathing air. It penetrated every aspect of daily life, from the morning vertebrae to the fireplace...More
Introduction Daily Life in Ancient Greece :Ancient Greece was not only the gods of Olympus, heroes and epic battles. Behind myths and historical events, there was a living society of people with everyday habits, obligations and joys. Daily life in ancient Greece differed from city to city, but there were common elements ...More
The cities-States of Ancient Greece are one of the most characteristic and decisive elements of ancient Greek culture. Unlike the large, single states of other ancient cultures, such as Egypt or Mesopotamia, Greeks developed a world fragmented into independent political entities. Each state city (or «city») had her own government, laws, army...More
Ancient Greece is not only an important chapter of history, but also the foundation on which modern Western culture was built. From the first cities-states to the edge of philosophy and arts, the ancient Greeks shaped a world full of ideas, values and creation that continue to affect our everyday life. To him...More
Ancient writers unanimously place the theatre of the battle of giants in the western part of Halkidiki. There not far from Olympus, was the Flegrean field – the plain of Flagra – ancient name of Pallini. It was an extremely holy area, which still has not completely lost that character. ...More
Athens is not just a historic city· It's a living myth. Each corner is associated with gods, heroes and ancient traditions that shaped Greek culture. From the sacred rock of the Acropolis to the Ancient Agora, the city offers a unique journey between mythology and history. The hill of the Acropolis and the...More
The Trojan War is one of the most famous and exciting myths of Greek Mythology. This is an epic conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans, which according to tradition lasted ten years and combined heroism, passions, divine interventions and tragic losses. His story is not just a war, but a set of narratives...More
Antigone is one of the most iconic forms of Greek mythology and ancient tragedy. Daughter of Oedipus and Jocaste, her life was marked by fate, family curse, and an unbearable attachment to moral values that transcend human laws. Her story became universally known through his tragedy...More
Tiresia is one of the most exciting and complex forms of Greek mythology. He wasn't just a seer.· he was a man who experienced beyond the limits of human understanding, knew both male and female nature and was punished but also blessed by the gods themselves. His form appears...More
In Greek mythology, before the rule of the Olympian gods, there were the primal forces that defined the function of the world. Among them is Day, the deity that personifies daylight and the succession of time. Day is not just a goddess of light· is the very concept of switching between...More