The August Full Moon is celebrated in Greece as it is nowhere else. All throughout Greece, there is an air of anticipation, as people venture out into the heat of the night to enjoy very special activities, illuminated by a fat golden moon.
The Moon: A timeless source of inspiration
A celestial body of magic and mystery, the moon has fed the imaginations of poets, artists, and musicians. Maybe it’s the subconscious connection with the amorous ancient Greek goddess of the moon, Selene, or the moon’s association with fertility. It could also be her ever changing nature that captures our attention. Her light illuminates our
The Moon of Myth, Folklore, and Wisdom
The magic of the moon is nowhere more captivating than it is in Greece. Throughout the eras, the moon has been attributed to having a profound influence on the human psyche. As in other cultures, both the areas of romantic love and of sanity are thought particularly prone to the moon’s influence. As in other
FLY ME TO THE MOON – NEWSLETTER VOLUME 29
Dear Traveler, August is officially the month of vacations and island travel. While family trips are on the agenda for some, others are looking to combine beach holidays with cultural activities. Every summer Greece is bursting with cultural events and festivals which take place in all corners of the country. The Greek Summer Festivalspromise unique and
The moon in Greek mythology
July’s total lunar eclipse, also referred to as the Blood Moon, was the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century. In light of this spectacular and rare phenomenon that we were lucky enough to bear witness to, we contemplate the prowess of this celestial satellite that has been orbiting our Earth, guiding mankind each and
