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Greek dance ( choros; Greek: χορός, romanized : chorós) is an old tradition, being referred to by authors such as Plato, Aristotle, Plutarch and Lucian. [ 1] There are different styles and interpretations from all of the islands and surrounding mainland areas. Each region formed its own choreography and style to fit in with their own ways.
Ostracinda or Ostrakinda ( Ancient Greek: ὀστρακίνδα) was an ancient Greek game for boys, [1] similar to modern Tag (game). [2] Two sides stand opposite divided by a line drawn on the ground. A boy throws up a shell or a dish, white on one side, and colored black (with pitch) on the other. As he throws the shell, he calls νὺξ ...
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 ...
The name Africa was originally used by the ancient Romans to refer to the northern part of the continent that corresponds to modern-day Tunisia. There are many theories regarding its origin. Africa terra means "land of the Afri" (plural, or "Afer" singular), referring to the Afri tribe, who dwelt in Northern Africa around the area of Carthage.
The Number Crew – educational program designed to help teach kids aged 5–7 math; ERT3 The Noddy Shop (dubbed in Greek) – (1999-2001) ERT1 Ntrin Stop – children's game show; hosted by Fotis Petridis and Olga Michalopoulou (1999–2003); [ET-1]
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".
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 ...
In Ancient Greece, the history of running can be traced back to 776 BC. Running was important to members of ancient Greek society, and is consistently highlighted in documents referencing the Ancient Olympic Games. The stadion, for example, was so important that " [t]he Olympiad would be named after the victor, and since history itself was ...