What is the best way to learn Greek mythology?
Greek mythologies as in the stories of Greek mythological figures, like Perseus, and Odysseus, etc.
It’s interesting, but I don’t like reading long texts summarizing the stories.
It won’t help me remember them. TV documentaries, though, help. I remember the stories (for example, the two mentioned above, which stories I learned on TV), even just the main happenings.
What other things will help me remember them?
Although books with illustrated pictures may seem like they are for kids, they can be a really useful way to get your attention in mythology, because they explain it correctly and simple. It was this book, "D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths", that magneted me to Greek Mythology and made it interesting to me. You can also try:
"Atticus the Storyteller’s 100 Greek Myths"
"The Orchard Book of Greek Myths"
"Favorite Greek Myths"
Then, you might later try "The Greek Gods" and "Heroes and Monsters of Greek Myth" by Bernard Evslin. Some of those books have mutual myths. Reading a myth again from different versions is the best way to help remember it.
Now, you can also try the internet, which is filled with pictures and myths. I reccomend www.theoi.com
You also seem to have said that you like videos such as documanteries and etc. Well one documentray I know is "The Greeks Gods", by the History Channel. But cartoon videos explain it very well too. You might want to go to www.howstuffworks.com and put "Myths of Ancient Greece" in the search bar. You will find cartoon videos of myths such as Pandora’s Box, Eros and Psyche, Daedalus and Icarus, as well as several Greek Myth short documentaries.
Movies are also good. I reccomend movies such as "Jason and the Argonauts" or "Troy", but I do NOT reccomend movies such as "Clash of the Titans" or "Hercules" (the cartoon), as they are completely different from the original myth, unless you want to read the original myth first and then later compare & contrast them.
It was by doing these things which made a Greek Mythology genius. Now I’m writing my own Greek Myths book. So good luck trying them!
Greek protests turn deadly
Greece stands on the “edge of the abyss,” Karolos Papoulias, the country’s president, warned on Wednesday, after a day of violent protests against budget cuts and tax hikes left three people dead.
As a general strike – called to vent public fury at the planned measures to avert national bankruptcy – paralysed the nation, demonstrators tried to storm the parliament in Athens, the Greek capital.
The protest became violent, with petrol bombs thrown at police, who responded with pepper spray and tear gas.
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across the country, angered by spending cuts and tax rises planned in return for a $146bn bailout for Greece.
Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Phillips reports.
[May, 05, 2010]
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Greek Lullaby
A Film by Ken BarnesHonoring Greek Independence Day
President Obama, Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou, and His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America speak at a reception celebrating Greek Independence Day at the White House. March 9, 2010.
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Raw Video: Greek Police Clash With Protesters
Greek police fired tear gas to repel stone-throwing protesters after lawmakers approved drastic austerity cuts Thursday needed to secure international rescue loans. (May 7)
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Get Him To The Greek – Official Trailer [HD]
Release Date: 4 June 2010
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Jonah Hill, Russell Brand, Rose Byrne, Tom Felton
Director: Nicholas Stoller
Writer: Nicholas Stoller, Jason Segel
Studio: Universal Pictures
Plot:
A record company intern (Hill) is hired to accompany out-of-control British rock star Aldous Snow (Brand) to a concert at L.A.’s Greek Theater.
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‘Get Him to the Greek’ Trailer
Forgetting Sarah Marshall’s Nick Stoller writes and directs this buddy comedy starring Jonah Hill as an insurance agent who’s forced to follow a rowdy rock star (Russell Brand) on a trip from London to L.A. in this Universal Pictures production.
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Greek workers strike amid economic woes
Greece’s economy continues to reel from its billions of debt, leading to international credit rating agency Standard and Poor’s to downgrade its government bonds to junk status.
On the social front, transport workers are the latest to go on strike, protesting against the government’s austerity measures.
Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Phillips reports on the latest round of industrial action in the capital Athens (28 April 2010)
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what greek restaurants can you recomend me, in chicago down town?
I am looking for a restaurant to try because my social studies teacher has given us a project dealing with the greek culture, and a group of students must visit greek town and for extra points have a greek meal.
My favorite is Pegasus, they are located in Greek town at 130 South Halsted. Their phone number is (312) 226-3377.
If you are looking for traditional Greek food to try here is a listing of their specialties:
Spanakopita:
Spinach Cheese Pie, Savory Feta Cheese, Fresh Leaf Spinach, Eggs and spices in Thin, Delicate Layers of Filo Dough
Pastitsio:
Baked macaroni mixed with Ground Beef and Lamb, Seasoned with Spices and Grated Cheese, Topped with Bechamel Sauce
Mousakas:
Layered Eggplant, Zucchini with Ground Beef and Lamb, Seasoned with Spices and Grated Cheese, Topped with Bechamel Sauce
Mousakas Nestisimos:
Our Famous Version of Meatless Mousaka – Eggplant, Zucchini, Potato, Grated Cheese and Herbs, Topped with Bechamel Sauce
Dolmades:
Seasoned Ground Beef and Lamb mixed with Rice, wrapped in Grape Vine Leaves, served with Egg-Lemon Sauce
Pikilia #1:
Combination of Pastitso, Doima, Gyros and Spanakopita with Rice Pilaf
Pikilia #2:
Combination of Pastitsio, Spanakopita, Roasted Leg of Lamb and Chicken Riganatti Served with Rice Pilaf & Potato
Gyros Piata:
Specialty Blend of Lamb and Beef Barbequed on a Spit, served with Tomato, Onion, Feta Cheese, Tzatziki Sauce and Pita Bread
Kotopoulo Fournou:
Chicken baked to perfection with Olive Oil, Lemon and Oregano. Served with Potato Riganatti and Roasted Vegetables
Kotopoulo "Alexander" :
Skinless Chicken Breast, Stuffed with Spinach and Feta Cheese, Topped with Kasseri Cheese, served with Rice Pilaf
Moshari Tashkebob:
Lean Choice Beef, Simmered in Wine Tomato Sauce, Served with Rice Pilaf
Arni Kokkinisto:
Braised Domestic Lamb served with Your Choice of either Cooked Vegetables, Rice or Potato
Arni Psito:
Slices of Prime Roasted Leg of Lamb in Natural Au Jus. Served With Potato Riganatti and Braised Green Beans
Neframia:
Oven Roasted Loin of Lamb, served with Potato Riganatti and Braised Green Beans
Saganaki: Fried Cheese
The prices are very reasonable and they will tell you all about the Greek culture and food if you just ask. I make it a point to go here whenever we are in Chicago.
Enjoy!