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Mar 10

The theatre in the Oracle at Dodona, built by Pyrrhus, Hellenistic king of Epirus during the 3rd century BC.

Initially dedicated to Mother Earth (Gaia- known as Dione) and later to Zeus and Dione, it was considered the oldest of the Greek oracles by the ancient Greeks.

Its history dates back to the 2nd millennium BC. The oak trees of the grove was supposedly the path of communication with Gaia (later Zeus and Dione). The priests delivered divinations by interpreting the rustling of the Sacred Oak’s leaves and the flight of wild pigeons.

According to Herodotus consulting was also given by the Peleiades, the silver-headed priestesses. Herodotus says that one of a pair of two black doves which have flown from Thebes in Egypt sat on an oak tree at Dodona and in human voice indicated the site as sacred.

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Feb 8

Christ Pantokrator in the Upper Town of Patras. A three-aisled Basilica with a dome.

Originally built in the 900 AD (Byzantine Empire) has undergone significant changes in the 19th-20th century after its re-conversion from a mosque.

Overcoming the Slavic and Arab invasions (reputedly through the intervention of St. Andrew) by the 10th c. the Bishop of Patras was elevated to Metropolitan having much of Peloponnese under its control. thebyzantinelegacy.com/patras

The Crusaders took Patras in 1205 and converted Pantokrator to a Catholic Church. Constantine XI Palaiologos managed to retake Patras in 1430, but in 1460 it fell to the Ottomans and the church was converted to a mosque.

photo from:explore.patras.gr/listing/ieros-…

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Feb 7

Delphi, the navel of the world for the ancient Greeks:
In the 4th century BC and Today

Digital reconstruction by: anasynthesis.co.uk/index.php/delp…

Old illustration of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. You see the surviving parts remaining today (columns) and how once was completed.

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Jan 29

Temple of Athena Nike, Acropolis of Athens

Nike is the personification of Victory.
She is the youngest sister of Zelos ('Rivalry'), Kratos ('Strength') and Bia ('Force'). In Hesiod's Theogony, Nike battles the Titans alongside the Olympian gods and is rewarded for her loyalty with honor and glory.
©John Goodinson

The current temple built by Kallikrates replaced an earlier small temple, which got completely destroyed during the Persian wars.

The temple of Athena Nike (Athena as a goddess of victory) is the smallest temple at the Acropolis in Athens. smarthistory.org/temple-nike/

©Egisto Sani

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Jan 28

Silver coins of Hellenistic Kings

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Jan 27

Palace of Knossos, the ceremonial, religious, economic and political centre of the Minoan Civilization of Crete.

Central Courtyard: Entrance to the Throne Room Suite with the Stepped Portico (or Central Staircase) to the left.

©Budget Direct

The archaeological site of Knossos Palace covers about 20,000 square metres, spread over three acres of land and comprises over 1,500 rooms.

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