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The Greek Line, formally known as the General Steam Navigation Company of Greece, was a passenger ship line that operated from 1939 to 1975. The Greek Line was owned by the Ormos Shipping Company . The Greek Line was founded in 1939 with the acquisition of the former SS Tuscania, renamed the Nea Hellas. It operated transatlantic voyages until ...
Family tree of the Greek gods. The following is a family tree of gods, goddesses, and other divine and semi-divine figures from Ancient Greek mythology and Ancient Greek religion . Key: The names of the generally accepted Olympians [ 11] are given in bold font. Key: The names of the twelve first-generation Titans have a green background.
Five Lines ( Greek: πέντε γραμμαί, romanized : pente grammai) is the modern name of an ancient Greek tables game. [1] [2] Two players each move five counters on a board with five lines, with moves likely determined by the roll of a die. The winner may have been the first one to place their pieces on the central "sacred line".
It was once held that Dionysius was a later addition to the Greek pantheon, but the discovery of Linear B tablets confirm his status as a deity from an early period. Bacchus was another name for him in Greek, and came into common usage among the Romans. [7] His sacred animals include dolphins, serpents, tigers, and donkeys.
Meander (art) A meander or meandros[ 1] ( Greek: Μαίανδρος) is a decorative border constructed from a continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif. Among some Italians, these patterns are known as "Greek Lines". Such a design may also be called the Greek fret or Greek key design, although these terms are modern designations even ...
Aug. 5—A plethora of campaign signs decorate front yards and dry grass patches along arterials — it's a familiar sight , especially in the late summer and early fall of election years. With ...
670 Miletus is sieged by Lydia, Priene is annexed by Lydia, Samos annexes former Melian territory. 669 or 668 Battle of Hysiae. 668 Lydia abandons siege of Mietus. 667 Byzantium is founded by Korinthians. 665 The second Messenian war ends. 664 Corcyran Revolt and First Sea Battle in ancient Greece between Corcyra and Korinthos.
55 Greek Baby Names. Whether a Greek name honors family heritage or you're seeking something fresh and new, here are 55 Greek baby names to consider: Nikolai. Ares. Adonis. Rhea. Callie. Ophelia ...