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Sophia Kouidou-Giles
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Sophia is a bilingual writer. Born in Greece, she lives in the USA. She has published a memoir and two novellas, the third forthcoming, in English & Greek. Her loves are family, music, and travel. https://sophiakouidougiles.com
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A colorful painting, an ancient work of art found in caves. Such paintings date back to 2,500-35,000 BC, back to the Paleolithic era.

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November 1, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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Papyrus plant segment found in Acrotiti, Thera, a Greek island, buried under the ash of a volcanic eruption that took place in the 17th century AC. Fine, vivid colors!

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October 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Tall ceramic vase with wide mouth, geometric and decorations in relief, Thessaloniki Archeological museum.

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October 20, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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Terracotta red-figure oil flask dated 490-480 BC . Athena holding spear and helmet, wearing a protective garment with snake tassels and the Gorgon on her breast.
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

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October 15, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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Your invitation to my book launch...join me if you are in Thessaloniki!!!

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October 10, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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Theseus, an Athenian prince was a selfish fellow. He convinced Ariadne he was in love with her and she saved him from the Minotaur. But he abndoned her after that! In the Vatican collection.

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October 5, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Akrotiri, from a Cycladic settlement on the island of Santorini, Greece, 3000 BC. Cover up from the eruption of a volcano. A worthy visit to this site.

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October 2, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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Check digital format (kindle, kobo, etc) for frequent sales of one or the other 'Greek Myth" novels on sale for $ 2.99. I would rather continue writing than make money from the series!

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September 26, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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“The Circle of Peace,” is available in bookstores next month.
A work of fiction inspired by ancient Greek tradition and the timeless struggles for peace and reconciliation.

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September 25, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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The acropolis of Lindos on the Greek island of Rhodes. Temples dating to the 4th century BC.

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September 17, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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A corner from Galerius Palace in Thessaloniki. Notice how the archeologists have covered the floor mosaics to protect them from exposure.

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September 16, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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Gold plaque of possibly Artemis as mistress of animals. 700 BC from the island of Rhodes. She is depicted with wings and flanked by two lionesses.

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September 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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The wedding of Dionysus with Ariadne, portrayed in the ancient city of Zeugma, dates to the second century AC. Their forms are vivid, made of glass mosaics.

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September 10, 2025 at 6:07 AM
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A lekythos by the Amasis Painter depicting women weaving at the upright loom and spinning silk; at the Metropolitan Museum of New York.

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August 23, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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A delightful collection of musicians, terracotta statues found on the Greek island of Aegina. 250 BC. The joy of music through the centuries!

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August 14, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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Beginning user of Substack. Learning and posting every so often. Join me to chat about myths and tales!

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August 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Volute crater inspired by the theatrical tradition, connected to the Dionysian cult and mythological elements. The work features gods, heroes, along with mortals and immortals, highlighting the role of music.

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August 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Found west of the palace of Knossos, a prince carrying lilies! Around his neck he wears a magnificent diadem of lily papyrus flowers while the crown on his head is adorned with peacock feathers.

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July 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Corinthian oinochoe, (vessel used to pour wine), artfully depicting stylized motifs. 600-575 BC National Archaeological Museum of Athens.

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July 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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A luxurious bracelet depicting ivy, a plant often associated with god Dionysus. It is decorated with garnets, glass and emeralds. 2nd century BC.

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July 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Aphrodite entertaining her son, Eros. Found at the Greek island town of Tanagra, 4th-3rd century BC. Notice the preserved coloring. Hermitage Museum.

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July 3, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Injured Amazon falling from horse, which is standing up. Marble sculpture, copy of the 2nd century AD from a Greek original of the 2nd century BC Naples, Archaeological Museum

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June 22, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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The bronze medallion with a bust of Athena was found in the court square in Thessaloniki. It is a masterpiece of the late Hellenistic period 150-100 BC.

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June 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Representation of the God Apollo and the Goddess Artemis on an Attic vase. The vase dates from 470 BC. and is located in the Louvre Museum.

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June 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Decorated plaster ceiling portion from the antechamber to the king's bedroom (Amenhotep III) at the palace of Malkata, c. 1390–1352 B.C.) Minoan. At the Met Museum.

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June 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM