Clay vessel, a masterpiece with three-color decoration. From Dimini in Thessaly, Greece. Late Neolithic I, 5300–4800 BC. Athens Archeological Museum
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All about my forthcoming novel: Ariadne: A Greek Tale of Labyrinths and Legends.
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Book reveal! Ariadne: A Greek Tale.., the daughter of King Minos, is the heroine in a retelling based on the myth of the Minotaur. What do you think of the cover? PREORDER NOW
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Grave marker in the shape of lykethos (oil or perfume container). Nikokles and Autokrates standing next to their sister, Aristoniki. Athens 350 BC
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Red figure amphora (wine vessel) 4th century BC. Notice the figure of Hercules and Amazons. At the Seattle Art Museum,
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Chian (Χιος) chalice-shaped vessel, 7th century BC
Fantastic animals and decorative elements, α unique stylistic style!
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Terracotta statuette of the winged goddess Nike (Victory), National Archaeology Museum Athens
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A terracotta kantharos (drinking cup with high handles, mug!), with two female heads, attributed to the Brygos painter. Greek, Attic culture, about 490 - 480 B.C. Metropolitan Museum
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Aryballos (made of glass). Blue oil container, yellow and turquoise zigzags. Found near Olympia, Greece, 6th - 4th B.C. Oil or perfume flask, glass, 7.2 cm high, at the J Paul Getty Museum.
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Late Archaic Greek kore carved from Parian marble, known as “Kore 670,” 520–510 BCE. Displayed at the Archeological Museum of Athens, Greece.
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Flowers, enriched by a graceful bird. A masterpiece. Displayed at the Topcapu Palace Museum in Istanbul. Turkey.
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✨For the myth-lover on your list…✨
Discover two Greek tales of courage, love, and the power of peace.
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Fresh retellings inspired by ancient myth—where women lead the story.
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The three moiras/fates. From left to right: Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos, from a mosaic in the House of Theseus, around the 2nd century A.D.; Paphos Archaeological Park in Cyprus.
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Mosaic floor with black and white tesserae, uncovered near the Acropolis of Athens. The theme, tangential circles repeats in later years.
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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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Your invitation to my book launch...join me if you are in Thessaloniki!!!
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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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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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“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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The acropolis of Lindos on the Greek island of Rhodes. Temples dating to the 4th century BC.
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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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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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Each journey back to Greece stirs the myths to life again, urging me to reimagine them for today’s readers.
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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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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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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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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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Corinthian oinochoe, (vessel used to pour wine), artfully depicting stylized motifs. 600-575 BC National Archaeological Museum of Athens.
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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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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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