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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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Delphi is a greek site situated in Peloponnese, and is famous for its history. Delphi was the site of the Delphic oracle, the most important oracle in the classical Greek world. It was also a major place of worship of god Apollo, the god of light and culture. Delphi is also known for Apollo's priestess, Pythia.
What is Greece's currency rate?
A Euro in Greece has the same value as Euros of other countries that use it. It is a common currency between them.
Greece used the Drachma before 2002. Since then it uses the Euro.
Aristotle Onassis was the richest man on Earth, worth over a billion dollars at the time of his death. It implied having the most lavish lifestyle a living person could have.
When was Communist Organization of Greece created?
Organization for the Reconstruction of the Communist Party of Greece was created in 1985.
Greek culture of Homer's time valued?
Homer's legacy to the Greeks was an element strengthening aristocratic values.
Where is the site of Troy and how far is it from Greece?
The site of troy is in Turkey and it is exactly 8,895 miles from Greece. Answer The site of Troy is, indeed, in Turkey, and is just across the Aegean Sea from Greece. From the northernmost part of ancient, Mycenaean Greece to Troy is about 190-200 miles by sea.
Eleftheria i thanatos (Greek: Ελευθερία ή θάνατος, pronounced [elefθeˈria ˈi ˈθanatos], "freedom or death") is the motto of Macedonia and the rest of Greece. It arose during the Greek War of Independence in the 1820s, where it was a war cry for the Greeks who rebelled against Ottoman occupation.
Is Jennifer Aniston from Greece?
No, Jennifer Aniston was born in Sherman Oaks, California on February 11, 1969. Though she and her family did spend a year of her childhood (Five and Six years old) in Greece. She and her family lived in Athens for Six months, then moved to Crete. She is of Greek descent on her fathers side. After living in Greece she and her family relocated to New York, where her parents later divorced when she was Nine years old.
She has stated in an interview that she wants to return to Greece in order to discover her origins.
Can a South African drive in Greece on a South African driver's license?
Yes, as long as you get an international drivers licences from the AA to acompany it. The international drivers licence is valid for one year and you require two passport photos to get it.
Are there scorpions in Greece?
yes there are scorpions in cyprus. i found one in the sink this morning and last week found one on the patio. i live in marathounda village, paphos. can anyone tell me if they are harmful. they are white and grey transluscent in colour and about 2 - 3 inches long.
If you get married in Canada is it legal in the US?
Answer I can't be too sure on how legal it is as you are Canadian and you married out of the country. I'd contact Immigration Canada to find out how legal your marrige is. * You can be married outside of Canada and be legally recognized as married in Canada. You simply need to show the marriage certificate. The marriage certificate is less important than it used to be for legal reasons, however. What is more important is the duration that a couple cohabitates (lives together).
How did the Spartans - citizens of Sparta - live their lives in ancient Greece?
I know that Sparta was a strong military based city in Ancient Greece.
AnswerThe word "spartan" (which means "marked by strict self-discipline or self-denial" or "marked by simplicity, frugality, or avoidance of luxury or comfort") was created in homage to their civilization. That ought to give you some idea of what their lives were like.
What Christmas carols do people in Greece sing?
yes Greece has a Christmas but in a realy different way
Why were some buildings built in Ancient Greece?
they built it because it was in honor for Athena the greek godess.
