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Eleutherios Venizelos Eleutherios Venizelos
Eleutherios Venizelos The Greek statesman Eleutherios Venizelos (1864-1936) ranks as the most important figure in early-20th-century Greek politics. He won his country over to the Allied side in World War I and then achieved prominence as an international statesman. Eleutherios Venizelos was... Read more
Nikos Kazantzakis Nikos Kazantzakis
Nikos Kazantzakis , 1883?-1957, Greek writer, b. Crete. After obtaining a law degree he studied philosophy under Henri Bergson in Paris and traveled widely in Europe and Asia. Attracted to Communism early in life, he grew disillusioned with revolutionary materialism and rationalism. As the Greek... Read more
modern Greek literature modern Greek literature
modern Greek literature literature written in Greek in the modern era, primarily beginning during the period of rebellion against the rule of the Ottoman Empire. The Rebirth of Greek Literature Under Turkish rule, Greek literature virtually ceased, except in Crete. In the late 18th cent. two... Read more
Hymen Hymen
Hymen or Hymenaeus , in Greek mythology, personification of marriage, represented as a beautiful youth carrying a bridal torch and wearing a veil.... Read more
Knossos Knossos
Knossos or Cnossus , ancient city of Crete, on the north coast, near modern Iráklion. The site was occupied long before 3000 BC, and it was the center of an important Bronze Age culture. It is from a study of the great palace, as well as other sites in Crete, that knowledge of the Minoan... Read more
Hylas Hylas
Hylas , in Greek mythology, beautiful youth. He was a favorite companion of Hercules. While on the expedition of the Argonauts, Hylas was dragged into a spring by water nymphs enchanted by his beauty and was never found.... Read more
Aegina (island) Aegina (island)
Aegina or Aíyina , island (1991 pop. 12,430), 32 sq mi (83 sq km), off SE Greece, in the Saronic Gulf (or Gulf of Aegina), near Athens. Sponge fishing and farming (figs, almonds, grapes, olives, and pistachios) are the most important occupations. Tourism is also important. The chief town... Read more
Greek architecture Greek architecture
Greek architecture the art of building that arose on the shores of the Aegean Sea and flourished in the ancient world. Origins of Greek Architecture Palaces of the Minoan civilization remain at Knossos and Phaestus on Crete. Of the later Mycenaean civilization , surviving examples are the... Read more
Greek language Greek language
Greek language member of the Indo-European family of languages (see Indo-European ). It is the language of one of the major civilizations of the world and of one of the greatest literatures of all time. Many modern scientific and technical words in English and other Western languages are derived... Read more
Crete Crete
Crete , Gr. Kríti, island (1991 pop. 539,938), c.3,235 sq mi (8,380 sq km), SE Greece, in the E Mediterranean Sea, c.60 mi (100 km) from the Greek mainland. The largest of the Greek islands, it extends c.160 mi (260 km) from east to west and marks the southern limit of the Aegean Sea, the... Read more

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