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Cavafy’s ‘Parthen’ – a poem beyond translation
Edmund Keeley writes that when it came time to render Alexandrian poet Constantine Cavafy’s work into English, the poem “Parthen,” (meaning taken, or conquered), had to be excluded because its …
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Minotaur: Nature vs Nurture
A very long time ago, a boy named Asterius was born an innocent into the world, as we all are. Unbeknownst to the boy, he was born amidst a curse, …
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Amazons and Warrior princesses on celluloid: The legacy of Xena 20 years on
Xena the warrior princess, played by Lucy Lawless, captivated audiences around the world for six series with her high kicks, sword skills and distinctive war cry. The series followed her …
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Panathinaikos loyal fans will love this new film
A story spanning 100 years since the Panathinaikos’ basketball team establishment has been turned into a movie. Titled “Journey to the Stars”, the film captures the team’s six European championships, …
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French fashion house Dior takes over the Panathenaic Stadium
French fashion house Dior took over the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens on Thursday night to present the 2022 Cruise Collection. The new collection takes inspiration from Greek art, with Dior’s …
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Want to know what real fans look like? From the church to the soccer field to watch Sydney Olympic win
George Mpliokas married the love of his life, Gabriella, two Saturday’s ago, and was doubly blessed when he saw his beloved Sydney Olympic win! Known to Neos Kosmos readers for …
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Miles Franklin Literary Award names Andrew Pippos’ novel as a finalist
On Wednesday night the Miles Franklin Literary Awards named its six finalists and among them was Greek-Australian author Andrew Pippos with his debut novel Lucky’s. The novel was inspired by …
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What Greek epics taught me about the special relationship between fathers and sons
As a scholar of ancient Greek poetry, I find myself reflecting on two of the most powerful paternal moments in Greek literature. At the end of Homer’s classic poem, “The …
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The best teacher in the world is Greek – and she is coming to Australia
One of the leading voices in the global educational sector, is Greek STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) instructor, Rania Lampou, who in recent years has won several international and …
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Sports education in Greece: Acclaimed European Masters in Sport and Exercise Psychology is all in English
A number of English-speaking education programs geared towards international students are already available on the online portal Study in Greece. The initiative, supported by Greek government bodies, aims to make …