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Sep 18, 2024 | 
greekreporter.com | Luis Ospino
Plato’s allegory of the cave is one of the greatest stories of philosophy. It allows us to understand how the Greek philosopher perceived the world in ancient times. The tale involves a metaphorical explanation, in which the human being is faced with knowledge, of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato.
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Jul 19, 2024 | 
greekreporter.com | Luis Ospino
The story of Oedipus is perhaps the most tragic story of ancient Greece. The mythological character was the king of Thebes and lived under the shadow of a curse that could not be avoided to the end of his days. This shows that the ancient Greeks not only created glorious stories but also tragedies laden with pain and despair. Oedipus was the son of Laius and Jocasta, the king and queen of Thebes. The misfortunes of his line were the result of a curse inflicted by his father.
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Jan 28, 2024 | 
greekreporter.com | Luis Ospino |Wray Vamplew
Paid to play, travelling internationally and enjoying celebrity status: the lifestyle of a modern elite professional sportsperson, but also that of some elite sportsmen in ancient Greece and Rome. Ancient Greeks lived in perhaps 1,000 autonomous communities stretching, in modern terms, from Spain in the west to Afghanistan in the east, from Ukraine in the north to Egypt in the south.
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Jan 28, 2024 | 
greekreporter.com | Luis Ospino |Justin Roberts |Joseph Lillis |Mark Cortnage
Centenarians living in the world’s ‘blue zones’ such as the Greek island of Icaria share a surprising number of similarities when it comes to their usual diet. By Justin Roberts, Joseph Lillis & Mark CortnageAgeing is an inevitable part of life, which may explain our strong fascination with the quest for longevity. The allure of eternal youth drives a multi-billion pound industry ranging from anti-ageing products, supplements and diets for those hoping to extend their lifespan.
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Jan 27, 2024 | 
greekreporter.com | Luis Ospino
Griselda Blanco, the notorious narco boss responsible for 250 killings, who also murdered several of her husbands and served as ‘godmother’ to young Pablo Escobar, is the subject of a new Netflix series debuted on January 25. Colombian actress Sofia Vergara will portray the formidable woman. Griselda Blanco, one of the most infamous drug lords during a period of terror in Colombia, remains a dark symbol of one of Medellin’s and Colombia’s worst eras.
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Dec 20, 2023 | 
greekreporter.com | Luis Ospino
Pope Francis has authorized the blessing of same-sex couples within the framework of the Catholic Church. Although this decision sets a precedent, the blessing is conducted with explicit conditions: it must take place outside liturgical rites and must not be associated in any way with marriage ceremonies.
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Nov 5, 2023 | 
greekreporter.com | Luis Ospino
The Venus de Milo, also known as the Aphrodite of Milos, is one of the most famous sculptures to have ever come out of ancient Greece. It is immediately recognizable by its missing arms — one of the greatest mysteries in art history. The figure, which was created with two blocks of white marble, measures 6 feet 8 inches, larger than life-size. The Venus de Milo is believed to represent the Goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite (who is known as Venus in Roman mythology).
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Oct 15, 2023 | 
greekreporter.com | Luis Ospino
Witches have had a long and elaborate history, even back to ancient Greece. Thanks to Homer and his epic adventure tale the Odyssey, we met Circe, who has often been identified as the first witch in Greek mythology. Circe was one of the most dangerous women a man could come across. She was known for seducing men, luring them to her island, and never letting them go.
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Oct 11, 2023 | 
greekreporter.com | Luis Ospino
This is the story of El Dorado, a fabled city of gold said to possess unimaginable wealth and treasures beyond belief. Although El Dorado has never been found, its allure continues to captivate the world and adds to Colombia’s rich history mystique. The story is similar to Atlantis a lost island, many believe it had been located on what is now known as the Greek island of Santorini. Atlantis is mentioned in Plato’s works Timaeus and Critias as part of an allegory on the hubris of nations.
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Sep 14, 2023 | 
greekreporter.com | Luis Ospino
The word “narcissistic” is often used to refer to someone who is self-centered or does not stop looking in the mirror. This word comes from the ancient Greek myth about Narcissus, a youth of incredible beauty who fell insatiably in love with his image as it was reflected in the water. Narcissus was the son of the nymph Liríope of Tespias and the river god Cefiso. The famous seer Tirésias had told his parents he predicted that he would live for many years as long as he did not see himself.
