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Showing posts with label Greek. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Greek. Show all posts
26 April, 2009
02 April, 2009
05 February, 2009
Ancient Corinth
The site of ancient Corinth was first inhabited in the Neolithic period (5000-3000 BC), and flourished as a major Greek city from the 8th century BC until its destruction by the Romans in 146 BC. Its commanding position on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow strip of land that separates the Peloponnese from northern Greece, was the primary basis of its importance. In Greek mythology, it was in Corinth that Jason, the leader of the Argonauts, abandoned Medea. During the Trojan War Corinthians participated under the leadership of Agamemnon. Being a leading naval power as well as a rich commercial city enabled ancient Corinth to establish colonies in Syracuse on the island of Sicily. Beginning in 582 BC, in the spring of every second year the Isthmian Games were celebrated in honor of the sea god Poseidon. The Corinthians developed the Corinthian order, the third order of the classical architecture after the Ionic and the Doric. The city was a major participant in the Persian Wars, offering forty war ships in the sea Battle of Salamis. After the end of the Peloponnesian War, Corinth and Thebes, which were former allies with Sparta in the Peloponnesian League, had grown dissatisfied with the hegemony of Sparta and started the Corinthian War against it. Corinth was conquered by Philip II of Macedon in 338 BC, but it was named the meeting place of Philip's new Hellenic confederacy. After Philip was assassinated, Alexander the Great immediately came to Corinth to meet with the confederacy, confirm his leadership, and forestall any thoughts of rebellion. At the Isthmian Games of 336 BC, the Greeks chose Alexander the Great to lead them in war against the Persians. Corinth was partially destroyed by the Romans in 146 BC, but in 44 BC it was rebuilt as a Roman city under Julius Caesar. The Apostle Paul visited Corinth in the 50s AD and later wrote two letters to the Christian community at Corinth (the books of Corinthians in the New Testament). Although Paul intended to pass through Corinth a second time before he visited Macedonia, circumstances were such that he first went from Troas to Macedonia before stopping at Corinth for a "second benefit". In 267 AD, the invasion of the Herulians initiated the decline of the city. During Alaric's invasion of Greece in 395–396, he destroyed Corinth and sold many of its citizens into slavery. Nevertheless, Corinth remained inhabited for many centuries through successive invasions, destructions and plagues.
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01 February, 2009
Maenads
My wife and her girlfriends dancing barefoot like the Maenads…
In Greek mythology, the Maenads were the female followers of god Dionysus. Their name literally translates as "raving ones". Often the maenads were portrayed as inspired by Dionysus into a state of ecstatic frenzy, through a combination of dancing and drunken intoxication. In this state, they would lose all self control, begin shouting excitedly, engage in uncontrolled sexual behavior, and ritualistically hunt down and tear animals (and sometimes men and children) to pieces, devouring the raw flesh.Τhey were also called Bacchae, Bacchantes, Bassarides, Thyiades, Potniades.
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11 December, 2008
Corinthian Order
Corinthian Order
The architectural design of many structures has changed greatly since ancient times. While the designs may have changed physically, their roots remain in one of many places; Greek architecture.
In almost all cases, some of the most famous buildings and sculptures today originated from Greek ideas. Moreover, architectural styles such as the arch, and columns originated from Greek design. Throughout history, these structures have become the foundations for our political recognitions and in many cases social status in life. Greek architecture, commonly known for columns in most of their structures, has been the base of almost all aspects in construction. The shape of the column was the most significant in architectural design. Originally there were three types (orders) of columns: Doric, Ionic and Corinthian.
The Corinthian order is the most decorative of the Greek orders, characterized by slender fluted columns having an ornate capital decorated with acanthus leaves. It is commonly regarded as the most elegant of the three orders. The most distinct characteristic is the striking capital. The capital of the Corinthian order is carved with two rows of leaves and four scrolls.
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02 December, 2008
Ionic Order
Ionic Order The architectural design of many structures has changed greatly since ancient times. While the designs may have changed physically, their roots remain in one of many places; Greek architecture.
In almost all cases, some of the most famous buildings and sculptures today originated from Greek ideas. Moreover, architectural styles such as the arch, and columns originated from Greek design. Throughout history, these structures have become the foundations for our political recognitions and in many cases social status in life. Greek architecture, commonly known for columns in most of their structures, has been the base of almost all aspects in construction. The shape of the column was the most significant in architectural design. Originally there were three types (orders) of columns: Doric, Ionic and Corinthian.
The Ionic order came from eastern Greece. It is distinguished by slender, decorative fluted pillars with a large base and two opposed volutes (also called scrolls) in the echinus of the capital.
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15 October, 2008
Jason in Eretria
My son Jason, in Eretria.
Ο γιος μου Ιάσονας, στην Ερέτρια.
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12 October, 2008
Sailing II
Sailing II
South Evian Gulf – Greece.
Νότιος Ευβοϊκός κόλπος.
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03 October, 2008
Naftocement XII
Naftocement XII - Cement carrier ship.
South Evian Gulf - Greece.
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29 September, 2008
08 September, 2008
Book Cover
This is the cover that I have designed for the book of Professor Nikos Papasimakopoulos, titled “The protection and development of the underwater cultural heritage in Greece”.
Dedicated to my son Jason!
Αυτό είναι το εξώφυλλο που σχεδίασα για το βιβλίο του καθηγητή Νίκου Παπασημακόπουλου, με τίτλο «Η προστασία και αξιοποίηση της υποβρύχιας πολιτιστικής κληρονομιάς στην Ελλάδα»
Αφιερωμένο στο γιο μου Ιάσονα!
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19 July, 2008
Pierinae
Pierinae is a large subfamily of Pierid butterflies also known as the Whites.
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18 July, 2008
Erickson Aircrane S-64E
Erickson Aircrane S-64E (Sikorsky Skycrane) helicopter at a fire fighting operation over the suburbs of Athens, Greece - July 2008.
©2008 Jordan Kevrekidis
15 July, 2008
Super Puma SAR helicopter
Eurocopter AS-332C1 Super Puma of the Hellenic (Greek) Air Force.
The Super Puma helicopter is a twin-engine, single rotor, multi-role helicopter considered ideal for combat missions, due to its great resilience, reliability and flexibility. Greek Super Pumas have a crucial social contribution as they are also used for search and rescue (SAR) missions. The aircraft is based in 112 Combat Wing, 358 Squadron "Phaethon", in the Air Force Base of Elefsina, Greece.
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14 July, 2008
Eretria, Evia - Greece.
In memory of painter Spyros Vassiliou.
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Cement carrier ship
"Evia Island" Cement carrier ship.
South Evian gulf - Greece.
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25 June, 2008
Phinikoudes Beach Larnaca
Phinikoudes is the most famous beach in Larnaca (Larnaka), Cyprus. Phinikoudes ( Greek Φοινικούδες ) means small palm trees (now grown into very big palm trees) that were planted in 1922.
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21 June, 2008
Archagelos
Amarynthos (Vatheia), Evia – Greece.
A fishing boat named Archagelos (Archangel)
Αμάρυνθος ( Βάθεια ) – Εύβοια.
Ένα ψαροκάικο που λέγετε Αρχάγγελος.
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©2008 Jordan Kevrekidis
16 June, 2008
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