The ”aulos” (clarinet & oboe) It was the most important ancient Greek wind instrument that was used in almost all private and public ceremonies, in athletic competitions, in processions and in performances of tragedy. It had orgiastic character and was associated with the worship of the god Dionysus. What doesRead More →
But how safe is it to go there and what are the rules to enter? Greece has yet to make it onto the government’s green list and has been amber for a number of months now. Are Greek islands on green list? Greece is unlikely to make the green list,Read More →
Why is Christianity the only Abrahamic religion that doesn’t encourage circumcision? Because Paul believed faith was more important than foreskin. Do Greek Orthodox believe in birth control? Eastern Orthodoxy and Oriental Orthodoxy The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America “permits the use of certain contraceptive practices within marriage for the purposeRead More →
Though the dessert is most often associated with Greek restaurants and delis, its exact origins can’t be pinpointed to one particular country. Modern baklava may have been invented in Turkey during the Ottoman Empire, then modified in Greece. What is special about baklava? Baklava of some form is made inRead More →