[PDF] Culture And Customs Of Greece eBook

Author : Artemis Leontis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 13,77 MB
Release : 2009-04-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0313342970

GET BOOK

The Parthenon. Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle. Homer's epic poems. Gods and goddesses lounging around, indulging in pleasures on Mount Olympus. All of these images bring to mind the traditional icons of Greece, the cradle of Western Civilization. But what do we know of modern Greece? The answer to that question and more can be found in this comprehensive look at contemporary Greek culture. This one-stop reference source is packed with illustrative descriptions of daily life in Greece in the 21st century. Ideal for high school students and even undergraduates interested in studying abroad, this extensive volume examines topics such as religion, social customs, leisure life, festivals, language, literature, performing arts, media, and modern art and architecture, among many other topics. Woven into the text are beautiful and accurate vignettes of Greek life, helping to illustrate how it is people live. A crossroads between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, Greece is fighting to hold on to the culture of yesterday, while still looking toward modernity. Culture and Customs of Greece is a must-have volume for all high school and public library shelves.

Author : Marilyn Rouvelas
Publisher :
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 50,26 MB
Release : 1993
Category : History
ISBN :

GET BOOK

"A clear and comprehensive guide to the religious and secular life of the Greek-American community," including naming a baby, planning a baptism, observing name days, baking communion bread, buying popular Greek music, what to say (in Greek) on special occasions, and much more.

Author : Lynn Peppas
Publisher : Crabtree Classics
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,86 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780778775188

GET BOOK

Greek culture has influenced many other cultures around the globe for thousands of years. Many of the cultural traditions celebrated in Greece today have been passed down through the centuries by the people of this ancient civilization. This intriguing book describes how the traditions, beliefs, and rituals of people across the country are observed in the many different festivals celebrated today. Young readers will also learn how the Greek people celebrate family occasions. Teacher's guide available.

Author : Constantine Buhayer
Publisher : Culture Smart!
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,86 MB
Release : 2018-01-04
Category : HISTORY
ISBN : 9781857338706

GET BOOK

"Contents include: local customs and traditions; the impact of history, religion, and politics; the Greeks at home, work, and play; eating and drinking; dos, don'ts, and taboos; business practices; and communication, spoken and unspoken" --back cover.

Author : Constantine Buhayer
Publisher : Kuperard
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 50,41 MB
Release : 2017-09-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1787029603

GET BOOK

When you enter Greece's mountainous peninsula, with its long coastline and unique archipelago, you are returning to the cradle of Western civilization. And while the ancient Greeks fashioned our political, ethical, aesthetic, and scientific values, their descendants down the ages have continued to set trends and shape world events. The Greek character is a product of the landscape. Surrounded by sea on three sides, the physical features of the land forged the pronounced individuality and strong local patriotism of the warring city-states of antiquity. Their shared history and language formed the basis of a powerful world culture. Today it is coming to terms with its recent economic and political upheavals. The Greeks have repeatedly proved they can adjust and shift their expectations—the new generation knows the old ways have gone and is bracing itself for unpredictable challenges. Culture Smart! Greece will equip you with essential information about the background, values, and attitudes of the people you will meet and give practical advice on how to deal with unfamiliar situations. Life in Greece operates on many criss-crossing levels, offering plenty of possibilities and a variety of lifestyles. Visitors emerge from their Greek experience enriched for life, with an enduring affection for this beautiful land and its gifted people.

Author : Eugenia Pantahos
Publisher : Greek Lifestyle
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 17,20 MB
Release : 2014-10-21
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 0992515300

GET BOOK

A specially prepared trousseau of time-honoured Greek traditions, culture and recipes, lovingly assembled for future generations - to be preserved and not lost, to be embraced and not forgotten, and always to be enjoyed and celebrated. Eugenia Pantahos invites you to go on an extraordinary journey, as she reveals generations of time-honoured Greek customs, traditions, culture and recipes. Unique and inspiring, Eugenia provides us with a feast for the senses as she allows us to share in her celebration of the delightful and inimitable Greek way of life. Eugenia also enchants us with the richness of Greek history, lovingly passed down from one family to another, introducing us to traditions, celebrations and classic recipes that enliven each calendar year, January to December. Beautifully photographed and written with deep passion, Greek Life is an invaluable reference book. It not only enriches our lives, it imparts, breathes life into and, most importantly, ensures the continuance and handing-on of these authentic and precious Greek traditions. Greek Life explains the essence of what it means to be Greek, and how to celebrate with the special spirit and joy of life that the Greeks call Kefi.

Author : Artemis Leontis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 11,84 MB
Release : 2009-04-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN :

GET BOOK

The Parthenon. Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle. Homer's epic poems. Gods and goddesses lounging around, indulging in pleasures on Mount Olympus. All of these images bring to mind the traditional icons of Greece, the cradle of Western Civilization. But what do we know of modern Greece? The answer to that question and more can be found in this comprehensive look at contemporary Greek culture. This one-stop reference source is packed with illustrative descriptions of daily life in Greece in the 21st century. Ideal for high school students and even undergraduates interested in studying abroad, this extensive volume examines topics such as religion, social customs, leisure life, festivals, language, literature, performing arts, media, and modern art and architecture, among many other topics. Woven into the text are beautiful and accurate vignettes of Greek life, helping to illustrate how it is people live. A crossroads between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, Greece is fighting to hold on to the culture of yesterday, while still looking toward modernity. Culture and Customs of Greece is a must-have volume for all high school and public library shelves.

Author : Christiane Sourvinou-Inwood
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 27,70 MB
Release : 1991
Category : History
ISBN :

GET BOOK

This book discusses the problems involved in attempts to make sense of ancient Greek society, in particular its texts and images, rituals and myths. The collection of seven previously published papers is prefaced by an introduction which explains the methodological approach common to each. This approach draws on a variety of disciplines such as social anthropology and social history, the psychology of perception, semiology, cognitive studies, and literary theory.

Author : Sierra Adare
Publisher : Crabtree Publishing Company
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 49,73 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780778793106

GET BOOK

Greece gave the world democracy, art, and architecture. New information in this revised edition examines the cultural achievements of both ancient and modern Greece.

Author : Margaret Alexiou
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 48,38 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Funeral rites and ceremonies
ISBN : 9780742507579

GET BOOK

The only generic and diachronic study of learned and popular lament and its socio-cultural contexts throughout Greek tradition in which a great diversity of sources are integrated to offer a comprehensive and penetrating synthesis.