Greek Modern Day Life
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Greece
Greece today!
Many many have a concrete idea about ancient Greece and the ancient Greek civilization. But way about modern Greece?
It's seldom that people confuse facts, ideas, or even fantasies of theirs about the ancient Greeks, with the life of modern Greeks. Particularly many may wonder which is the popular religion in modern Greece ( the answer ain't Zeus and the other ancient Greek Gods). Other might not know much about the food in Greece today or may wonder about the architecture of the buildings of the Greek cities, the clothing of Greeks, their customs and generally their daily life.
This is the reason I have created this lens. To shade some light on how Greece of the 21st century looks like. Modules are added constantly for the expansion of this lens, which hope to create a more clear image of modern Greece, still comparing it to ancient Greece.
Test your knowledge by taking part in the fresh Greek Quiz. How well do you know the modern day Greece?
If you have a question that is not answered in this lens - yet! - , move to the the Questions & Answers section and submit it!
Many many have a concrete idea about ancient Greece and the ancient Greek civilization. But way about modern Greece?
It's seldom that people confuse facts, ideas, or even fantasies of theirs about the ancient Greeks, with the life of modern Greeks. Particularly many may wonder which is the popular religion in modern Greece ( the answer ain't Zeus and the other ancient Greek Gods). Other might not know much about the food in Greece today or may wonder about the architecture of the buildings of the Greek cities, the clothing of Greeks, their customs and generally their daily life.
This is the reason I have created this lens. To shade some light on how Greece of the 21st century looks like. Modules are added constantly for the expansion of this lens, which hope to create a more clear image of modern Greece, still comparing it to ancient Greece.
Test your knowledge by taking part in the fresh Greek Quiz. How well do you know the modern day Greece?
If you have a question that is not answered in this lens - yet! - , move to the the Questions & Answers section and submit it!
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What you can find in this lens about modern day Greece
Athens Squares
Athens today
In the capital of modern Greece, Athens, one may find numerous completely different areas in the city center. Characteristic of all of them is that each different districts has a square.Syntagma Square( meaning literary Constitution Square is the most central one, just opposite of the Greek Parliament.
Others though consider Omonia Square the most central location in Athens. Omonia resembles more to the commercial center of the city. Around this square there are many hotels of all types and categories from the Athens' guests.
Another square in Athens centre is Kolokotroni Square, named after a hero of the Greek Revolution of 19821. Apart from a statue of Kolokotronis on this square one will find the old Parliament, which is operating today as a historical museum. It is worth visiting the Athens old Parliament and discover bits of modern history of Greece.
Few other central squares are Avissinias Square and Klathmonos Square, each of which has got its name due to its very special history.
The picture above depicts the Greek Parliament as seen from the famous Syntagma Square
Modern Day Greeks
or how Greek men and women look like today
There are people living in Greece that believe that are directly related to the ancient Greeks, and by saying ancient Greeks, I mean the most famous ones, Socrates, Plato, Aristoteles, Pericles etc.If you think carefully there is nothing but a fantastical connection between the ancient Greeks and the modern ones...which is still surviving.
So, lets stick for a while to modern Greeks: many people from all over the world tend to believe that modern Greeks are are just like ancient Greek people.
Well the truth might be disappointing.
Modern Greeks look like the rest modern Europeans! You'll find no Vicking in Scandinavia and no Spartan soldier in Greece.
Greeks wear the same clothes as the rest Europeans and have similar habits and lifestyle.
So if you are traveling to Greece in search of people wearing sandals, white tunics and golden wreaths, you won't be able to find them!
There are many Department Stores in Athens and elsewhere, selling modern clothes to modern people. :-)
The picture depicts a famous modern Greek singer, Elena Paparizou, so that everyone can understand how people in Greece dress and look like.
Greek Alphabet
alpha beta gamma delta...sounds greek?
Do the Greek letters seem familiar to you, but you cannot understand why? To answer to that question: Greek symbols are traditionally used as names in mathematics, physics and other sciences...
SYMBOLS AND PRONUNCIATION OF THE GREEK ALPHABET
α alpha *, β beta, γ gamma, δ delta, ε elpsilon*, ζ zeta,η eta*, θ theta, ι iota*
κ kapa, λ lambda, μ mu,ν nu, ξ xi,o omicron*, π pi, ρ rho, σ sigma, τ tau,
υ upsilon*, χ phi, χ chi, ψ psi, ω omega*
* these are the vowels that if combined create seven different diphthongs
Open Air Cinemas
A summer tradition and THE place to start your evening out, open air cinemas show the previous winter's hits in a friendly atmosphere. The screen looms above an area filled with tables and chairs, where spectators can have a drink while watching the film, which always has an interval! Souvlaki VS Gourmet Food
traditional vs modern
You might have heard of soulvaki, and in case you have visited Greece you definitely would have tasted one of the pita with gyro.For those who don't know what a souvlaki is, i would say it's the Greek fast food.
Everywhere in Greek towns, from Athens to remote villages you will find a place to buy a souvlaki.
But Greek cuisine isn't just souvlaki
You can also find, especially in Athens, many great gourmet restaurants, other serving fusion cuisine, others French or Mediterranean plates, all well taken care after.
So if you want to taste both, there is list of traditional restaurants and one of modern to guide you:
Souvlaki VS Gourmet Restaurants
The picture depicts two souvlakia
Religion in Greece
Zeus, Hera, Apollo, Athena, Aphrodite....the ancient 12 Greek gods, were very popular in the ancient world. Are they in modern Greece too?Well, the ancient Greek religion does not have many supporters left in Greece today.
The majority of Greeks are Christians, and more specifically are members of the Greek Orthodox Church. There is also a percentage of Muslims, mostly in northeastern regions of Greece, Roman Catholics and Jews.
Greek orthodox churches' architecture dates back to the ages of the Byzantine empire.
Popular Superstitions
The evil eyeThe legacy of centuries of Ottoman invasion, the mati (literally the "eye") borders on the obsessive among the Greeks, who live in constant fear of becoming matiasmeni (being hot by the evil eye). People suffering from flu, nausea or colds, in particular often say they are matiasmeni. And so, to ward off any malediction they carry a small glass eye set in turquoise blue.
Modern Greece
Learn modern greece
- Athens Nightlife: Bouzoukia Nightclubs
- All on Athens nightlife's heart, bouzoukia nightclubs. History, tips & photos of the most popular way of entertainment in Athens, Greece
- Athens Tourist Guide
- Useful travel guide of athens greece. Includes info about touristic and archaeological sites, shops, restaurants,museums.
- Greek Coffee - Frapee
- Greek Coffee Culture & RecipesBlame it on the sun and the sea. Or the Greek temperament.
Whatever the reasons, in Greece the temptation to go out and see people is all-powerful. Few stay holed up at home unless absolutely necessary.
They are pulled from their family, work ad student lives as if b - Athens By Night
- Explore Athens city Acropolis Athens Athens Plaka & Syntagma Square information for Athens shopping and night life acropolis museum athens
- Ouzo Power
- Explore Athens city Acropolis Athens Athens Plaka & Syntagma Square information for Athens shopping and night life acropolis museum athens
- All night Munchies
- Explore Athens city Acropolis Athens Athens Plaka & Syntagma Square information for Athens shopping and night life acropolis museum athens
- The department stores of Athens
- Athens is a modern city - its department stores which are visited by hundreds of people every day while they offer from clothes and cosmetics to furniture and kitchen equipment.
- The Mall of Athens
- The Mall is the largest department store of Athens - it offers everything from works of art to electric appliances, clothes, shoes, cosmetics and home wear while there are numerous restaurants, fast-foods, cafes and multiplex cinemas.
- Art Galleries and Gift Shops in Athens
- Athens is a modern city hosting dozens of art exhibitions every year while there are also numerous shops offering gifts and special ornaments.
Map of modern Greece
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Modern Greece vs Ancient Greece
The question is simple:
Do you prefer ancient or modern Greece?
Modern Greece
the young gun says:
Though the girls are SEXY in modern Greece
grfg says:
I say that Greece is for SUCCKY MOTHR FUCKERS WITH BIG PENISES
SOMETHING!!! says:
MODERN GREECE OWNS YOUR FACES!!!!!!!!
brady says:
i will kill aLL OF U
brady says:
awsome
Ancient Greece
Angelique says:
Ancient Greece had a culture and theological base unmatched in richness. Who cares about modern anything, we are literally a world drowning in a melting pot created by the media. Ancient Greece gave modern men the stepping stones toward philosophy, psychology, and mathematics.
The young Gun says:
Greece is Facstinating there literture or there wars, everything modern today probably came from ancient Greece
the young gun says:
ancient greece war time was thrilling the thud of the spear finding its target
jdfjfjhdcn says:
Cool
Luv The Godz! says:
The godz rule!!!!
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You in Athens
People from all over the world, who visited Athens in May 2010, talk about there experience. Enjoy the video.
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puppyprints
May 25, 2012 @ 9:31 am | delete
- Greece seems to be a very beautiful place..... and I do like gyros!
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Something!!!!
Mar 19, 2012 @ 2:42 pm | delete
- I really want to visit Greece. i am a quarter Greek. I'm tired of how living in America gives people these false ideas of places and how it swirls places together and what not. I want to travle the world. It would be so awesome to witness the cultures firsthand.
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costas
Sep 28, 2011 @ 6:48 pm | delete
- Greece is a lovely place with rich history and culture. Paphos Properties
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rosytaylor
Jul 29, 2011 @ 4:51 am | delete
- Hi! This is an amazing and Awesome lens and very informative too. Nicely done, Keep up your great work!
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pimbels
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- Great lens, would love to visit someday.
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