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Greece
Greece is a country made up of many islands. It has a rich history filled with gods, goddesses, wars, tragedies, romances, and some of the best myths of all time. Questions in this section can include things about current or ancient Greece.
4,004 Questions
Could woman take part or attend ancient greek plays?
No, women were not allowed to take part in ancient Greek theater.
Actually that is a matter of debate. Scholars have argued both sides and no one has any first hand evidence.
How can you stop kallikantzori play tricks?
after the change to the gregorian calendar in Greece at 1924 Greeks say that the καλικάτζαροι - kalikatzari (Christmas trolls) stopped coming to trick people because the days that the trolls were coming were blessed days (Christmas is earlier than it was) so the trolls never make it to come. The superstition says that the kalikatzaroi are affright of the fire, the sound of burning salt, anything holy, holy water, the cross etc. Also they want to count and calculate anything so they are afraid of the sieve, if you leave it outside at night, they have to count the holes, so they stay there to do it and the morning comes, they hear the rooster and they disappear because they also are have fear for the morning sun.
Which Italian architect inspired by classical Greece and Rome designed and completed the dome?
Brunelleschi
Why did people in Greece fear Poseidon?
Poseidon ruled in the sea which surrounds the entire city of Greece and he was considered the god of the seas
Why wasn't the greece's democracy fair?
Greek democracy was not fair because under it, only free males who owned land were granted citizenship. Women, foreigners, and slaves were not citizens and therefore could not vote.
How long can a Greece president be in power?
The President of Greece can serve up to two 5-year terms. Greece has a unitary parliamentary constitutional republic form of government.
What are four seas that sorround Greece?
The Ionian Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, the Sea of Crete , and the Aegean Sea
Pain (I think)
How do you say 'Happy Hanukkah' in Greece?
Kala Xristouyenna. (Καλά Χριστούγεννα: kah-LA Kree-STOU-yen-ah)
What were early native people of Greece called?
Greek people or the Greeks , also known as Hellenes, are a Nation and ethnic group native to Greece, Cyprus and neighboring regions.
Why did the Spartans in ancient Greece stress training?
Because the original inhabitants (probably the Acheans) whom they enslavered anf forced to work and pay taxes for them -were 10times more than the Spartans. From childhood they (men) prepared for fighting, for defending themselves. Even girls were trained to be fit and able.
What is the population of karpathos Greece?
According to the 2001 census the island's population was 6511 inhabitants.
What tall mountain stands in the north of Greece?
Mount Olympus is the highest mountain that stands in Northern Greece. In Greek mythology, it is believed to be the home of the gods and goddesses.
As in all Greece it's Christianity and particularly orthodox.
What is the population of Thessaloniki?
The population of Thessaloniki , Greece in the main area is 310 , 560 . The metro area has 1 , 016 , 419
