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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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"Delfi" is an Italian equivalent of "Delphi."
The Italian and the English nouns both are translations of the name of a famous city in Greece. In ancient times, Delphi was known as the host to athletic competitions every four years and to the Mediterranean world's foremost prophetic priestess, the Pythia for the sun god Apollo. Nowadays, the city is known for the wealth of its archaeological finds and the convenience of its access to coastal tourist activities.
The Italian pronunciation is "DEHL-fee."
Kefi is a hard-to-translate word which has been described by various Greeks as meaning the spirit of joy, passion, enthusiasm, high spirits, or frenzy. Kefi takes many forms. The custom of smashing plates is considered an expression of kefi, when the soul and body are overwhelmed with an exuberance that must find an outlet. The frenzied maenads - in ordinary life, Greek matrons - following Dionysus in ancient times were probably expressing a variety of kefi, as was the iconic image of http://wiki.answers.com/od/greeklanguage/g/Zorba.htmdancing on the beach in Crete in the film "Zorba the Greek".
Was Greece occupied in World War II?
Yes, they were. Greece was brought into the war from the very beginning,1940, and was occupied by the Germans till the very end in 1945. It was the Italians that brought Greece into the war by attacking them, thinking they were an easy target, but they were proved wrong. With about 800 fighting Greeks and 1,600 Italian soldiers, the Greeks humiliated them by pushing the Italians back past the Albanian border.
Embarrassed, Hitler and the Nazis invaded Greece. There was a battle in Crete, Greece against the Nazi invasion that changed the way generals look at invading a country. They didn't have guns, but the Cretans fought with knives, sticks, stones, and strong patriotism, and won that battle.
How long does it take to drive from the airport in crete to malia?
half hour and if there is no traffic in 20 minutes..
What is the flight time between Thessaloniki and Sydney?
The flight time from Thessaloniki in Greece to Sydney in Australia is approximately 18 hours and 47 minutes.
The total distance is approximately 15447.41 km or 9598 miles.
This flight time is approximate. Factors such as weather conditions could affect the flight time.
'What is Greece's Major Industries?
Tourism, food prosesing, textiles, chemicals, and grapes.
Self employment is common too.
How many miles is Atlanta Ga to Athens Greece?
The distance between Atlanta GA, USA, and Athens, Greece is 5,666 miles. (9118km).
No. Currently there are only two species/breeds of lions that are alive. They are the African Lion and the Asiatic Lion. Other species of Lions like the European Lion, the American Cave Lion and the Barbary Lion were all hunted to extinction centuries ago.
How far away is Greece away from the us?
Capital of Greece is Athens. Athens Location: 38:01:36N 23:44:00E Athens is approximately * 6907 miles (11116 km) from Los Angeles, California, USA * 4934 miles (7940 km) from New York City, New York, USA
What is the monetary unit in Macedonia?
Macedonia like the rest of Greece has the Euro for its currency.
Where is the Acroplis located and in what country and city?
The Acropolis of Athens is the most renowned acropolis in the world. It is located in Athens, Greece.
Can a flamingo live in Greece?
Yes, the Greater Flamingo is found in Greece, sometimes in large numbers.
What are the natural resources of Macedonia?
Greece has many mineral deposits. These are marble, clay, nickel, coal, bauxite, ore, and chromate. The country only has one major petroleum deposit in the Aegean Sea near Thasos. These minerals have been used throughout history as is well witnessed in the structure of the acropolis, the Macedonian tombs and other ancient monuments.
What are the three schools of playwriting that Wilder combined in your the novel our town?
They are: symbolism, realism, and expressionism.
