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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.
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How the Greeks celebrate death?
As a Greek, I known some basic information of how Greek burials work, especially since I have experienced such an occasion. The Greek Orthodox usually wear black clothes in the funeral, and there is also a priest called. The burial is held a few days after the person has died. Family members or acquaintances put new clothes on the corps, most often white. Like nearly all memorials, people have flowers to put on the tomb.
Why are there 9 stripes on the Greece flag?
the cross symbolizes Greek Orthodoxy, the established religion of the people of Greece and Greek Cypriots. According to popular tradition, the nine stripes represent the nine syllables of the phrase "Ελευθερία ή Θάνατος" ("Freedom or Death", " E-lef-the-ri-a i Tha-na-tos"), the five blue stripes for the syllables "Έλευθερία" and the four white stripes "ή Θάνατος". The nine stripes are also said to represent the letters of the word "freedom" (Greek: Ελευθερία). There is also a different theory, that the nine stripes symbolize the nine Muses, the goddesses of art and civilization (nine has traditionally been one of the numbers of reference for the Greeks).
the Athens were alive around 450 BC with a population of 257,089 no one can recall who actually lived then but they know that they believed in a Greek god called athena.Athena was a goddess. She was the goddess of war, wisdom, weaving, crafts, and knowledge.
Is Greece in the united Arab emirates?
No. Greece is situated in the south of Europe while the United Arab Emirates is located in the Middle East. These nations have no connection.
Who was the Greek scientist who discovered displacement?
If you are talking about water displacement, it is the Greek philosopher Archimedes who is credited with that.
Why were homers poems part of a schoolboys education in ancient Greece?
There were a few reasons why Homer was used as a basis for Greek education. His works showed kids how to read and write properly in Greek, his stories exposed children to Greek society, and his stories taught children how they should live a good life.
Where does the greek royal family live in Greece?
The members of the former Greek royal family no longer live in Greece. Constantine II and his wife Anne-Marie live in London.
The Greek royal family used to live in Tatoi Palace (Athens) with a summer residence at Villa Mon Repos, on Corfu Island.
Was Greece ruled by a young warrior king named Hercules in 336 bc?
No. Hercules was not a real person, just a hero of mythology
What livestock does Greece produce?
Greece has sheep, goats, dairy cows, fattening cattle, pigs and poultry.
Greek statues are white because they are carved out of marble.
Which word referring to a main character literally means first combatant in Greek?
The word "protagonist" means first combatant or the primary individual involved in a conflict.
How much would a cheap holiday in Crete cost not including flights?
The price of a cheap holiday in Crete costs $1,232.00 US Dollars for a nine night stay. This cost is for the hotel along and does not factor in the cost of the flight.
