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Go tell the Lakedaimonians: Thermopylai
The battle of Thermopylai was fought more than 120 years before Alexander was born, so there's no particular connection there, except that he must have known the story, and had the thoughts and feelings about it that a warrior and a general would have. From all I have read, he loved courage, considering it perhaps the ultimate virtue, and so I …
Things That You Should Know About Greek Hotels
It's only when we have expectations that we can experience disappointment. Thus with this short list of items which might temper the expectations of a typical North American staying in Greek hotels, I hope I can do you the service of preventing disappointment. 1. Most do not have bath-tubs - just a small shower enclosure that may or may not have a …
How to Beat the Heat in Greece
I don't know about you, but I don't like really hot weather. It can make me cranky. I also interpret it as a sign from the universe to enter the lethargy zone. You know how cats flop on the floor with all four legs splayed out, and don't do much else? That's me, if I had my total choice, unless there's swimmable water around, in which case I prefer …
How to Build a Classical Era Greek Temple
It is important to remember, when erecting your classical era Greek temple, that they are very standardized with architectural traditions that are strictly followed. Not adhering to these traditions may be displeasing to the God you plan to honour in erecting the temple, which might cause divine disfavour to fall upon you or your city-state. That …
How to build a Makedonian tomb
Okay, I altered things a bit -- I promised instructions for a classical-era tomb, but really what I've got is more Hellenistic, because the tombs that have been found are more in that time period. To review from the Mykines post: Classical (480 - 323 BCE) Hellenistic (323 - 30 BCE) You'll note that the classical period is seen to end the same year …