Greek mythology
Greece
Mythos Brewery Exports Increase by 35%
Mythos Brewery saw an increase in exports by 35% in 2011, according to Beverage Manager.
The brewery is the second largest in Greece and is part of the Carlsberg group, with their main production plant located in Thessaloniki. The company...
Europe
Exhibition in Berlin Entitled “Olympia: Mythos, Culture and Games”
The Martin-Gropius-Bau Museum in Berlin will host from August 7 through January 13, 2013 an exhibition entitled "Olympia: Mythos, Culture and Games." Over 1,000 exhibits will be presented at the Museum coming from the National Archaeological Museum of Athens,...
Hollywood
Film to be Made on Greek Hero ‘Theseus’
A film based on famed Greek hero "Theseus" is currently in production and is slated for a 2013 release.
In Greek Mythology, Theseus is believed to be the son of Poseidon, though there has been much debate as to who...
Europe
Santini’s Mythical Leda and Swan Image Removed Due to Bestiality Charges
A Greek mythical image of Leda and the Swan had to be removed from the Scream Gallery in Mayfair where it was exhibited after a Metropolitan police officer complained that the artwork condoned bestiality.
The image was exhibited in the...
Australia
30th Greek Festival of Sydney is for Kids Too!
The 30th Greek Festival of Sydney proudly presents events for every person and age.
Adults can indulge themselves by watching a movie, by attending a concert, or by enjoying lyrical voices reciting poems in this year's Greek Festival. But the...
Australia
Greek Myth of Elektra at Perth Festival 2012
The Greek Myth of Elektra is part of this year's Perth Festival. Elektra is arguably the darkest and most gripping 100 minutes in opera, a story of fanatical love and revenge that drives performers and orchestras to their limit....
Europe
Etchings from ‘Sisyphus’ of Greek Mythology to Be Presented at Victoria and Albert Museum
Legendary artist Mariana Alzamora, whose name is well-known in Boca Grande, has recently been honored by the Victoria and Albert Museum of London for her series of etchings titled “Sisyphus Redeemed.” Recently the museum added seven of the etchings...
Canada
Fakebook Helps Students Explore Greek Mythology
Fakebook is a Facebook lookalike website minus the social networking. Created as an educational tool about a year ago, it allows students to make profiles for literary and historical figures - without interacting with other users on the site.
On...
Europe
Greek Mythology – Made in Germany
By Aspasia Zontanou
German Artist Alfred Gockel finished a series of 8 Greek Mythology Etchings
Alfred “Alex” Gockel is an internationally acclaimed artist, who sold more than 125.000.000 open editions of his art work in 35 countries. He is a master...
Greece
'Myths and Monsters' Exhibition Comes to Athens
Hellenic Cosmos, the Cultural Centre of the Foundation of the Hellenic World is hosting from October 15 to January 15, 2012, for the first time in Greece, the blockbuster exhibition Myths & Monsters, which was originally presented at London’s Natural History...