"[When Kepheus' (Cepheus') brother Phineus tried to kill Perseus, jealous that the hero had won his fiancé Andromeda :] Cepheus left the hall, calling Fides (Faith), Jus (Justice) [Justicia] and the Gods of Hospitality (Di Hospitii) to bear him witness that what was done defied his...
. . Theseus, arriving in Haides' realm with Peirithoos, was thoroughly deceived, for Haides on the pretense of hospitality had them sit first upon the throne of Lethe (Forgetfulness). Their bodies grew onto it, and were held down by the serpent's coils. Now Peirithous remained fast ...
When the daughter of Hospitality and Entertainment magnate Peter Eliopoulos gets married, the event is not to be missed. And so Your Greek News has been following Katherine’s progress, milestone by milestone, as the day she walks down the aisle gets closer and closer. Today, Katherine, her ...
In reality, Zeus was known for his numerous infidelities, bouts of jealousy, and sometimes vindictive actions against those who crossed him.Another misconception is that Zeus was solely a god of thunder and lightning, ignoring his roles as a protector of justice, hospitality, and oaths. These ...
Within the first few hours of his birth, Hermes became the de facto Greek god of travel, thievery, persuasion, diplomacy, and cunning. Then after befriending Apollo, he was taught animal husbandry, language, trade, and hospitality and became a patron god of those as well....
Hospitality in the Telemachy (Thorburn 370). This is the custom that plays a prominent role throughout the Telemachy and the Odyssey as a whole. The Telemach... premier Ancient Greece and Rome/Suffering of injury or illness in the ancient world. Therefore, in ancient Greece and Rome, the...
Atlas and Perseus: The Demise of Atlas The only other Greek hero to visit Atlas was Perseus, and he brought an end to Atlas’s story. Perseus was the son of Zeus, who defeated the gorgon Medusa and saved Andromeda from the sea monster Cetus. Perseus asked Atlas for hospitality and safe...
Hospitality, or "xenia," was a cornerstone of ancient Greek culture, intricately woven into their daily lives and mythologies. In Homer's "The Odyssey," this concept is not just a backdrop but a driving force that shapes the characters' journeys and fates.… The Dioscuri: Castor and Pollu...
Hospitality in Sfakia The Sfakians are famous for their hospitality. The locals welcome their guests like friends. Many visitors come back to Crete to visit Sfakia year after year. Enjoy their generosity! Impressive nature Rough white topped mountains up to 2453 metres high, split by 25+ gorges...
has closed its doors. The beloved bakery, a fixture in Melbourne’s Greek precinct since 1973, served its last baklava and bid farewell to loyal customers. Owner Bill Batzogioannis expressed his bittersweet decision to retire, leaving behind a legacy of delicious pastries and warm hospitality. ...