revenge
Ancient Greece
Elon Musk Prays for Peace by Sharing Lesson from Ancient Sparta
Elon Musk "prayed for peace" between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday by sharing on X an inspiring story from ancient Sparta.
The business magnate highlighted the stance of Lycurgus, the revered founder of Sparta to point out that "revenge is...
Greek News
The Furies Enacted Revenge in Ancient Greek Mythology
The Furies were a powerful force in ancient Greek mythology. Called the Erinyes, the furies were avenging figures who were tasked with inflicting divine vengeance on those who swore false oaths.
They most often intervened in instances in which the...
Crime
Greeks Are Keen on Revenge, Especially in Financial Matters
"Our lines are currently busy. Please wait..." This is the automated message that greets you when you dial 1517, a special telephone service used to report tax evasion. In 2008, the service's first year of operation, just 4,000 Greeks dialed 1517...