Christmas is a Christian holiday celebrated in many countries across the globe. Christmas in Greece is celebrated according to the Greek Orthodox traditions. Let’s see some facts about how Greeks…
You might be wondering why Greece is officially called the “Hellenic Republic” or “Hellas” and why Greeks are often called “Hellenes”. The same goes with adjectives such as “Hellenic” and…
Most of us know vampires from Hollywood and, of course, the 19th-century Gothic horror novel “Dracula” by Bram Stoker. They are blood-thirsty people (or creatures) of the night. They are…
You have learned the modern Greek cases (Ονομαστική, Γενική, Αιτιατική, Κλητική) but you may not feel 100% confident when using them. Here are three exercises to practice your Greek grammatical…
In most Western Christian cultures, children await the arrival of the Santa Claus on the night of Christmas Eve. Depicted usually with a red outfit originating from a Coke advertisement,…
The term “Byzantium” often creates confusion when brought up in conversations. Was it a city-state or an empire? Was it inhabited by Greeks or Romans? And how did it get…
Arta is a picturesque town in Epirus region in northwestern Greece. The area is rich in folktales from Greece’s recent past. Its vast green forests and gigantic mountains have inspired…
Practice your language skills with Helinika’s Greek language exercises. You will find various vocabulary, grammar, and listening exercises to improve your Greek skills. Greek Language Exercises for All Levels Greek…
One of the most well-known ancient Greek myths is the one of Daedalus and Icarus. You might remember these two as the architects who designed the labyrinth, the huge maze…
Ancient Greek mythology features many outstanding and admirable female characters, such as goddess Athena and heroine Atalante. At the same time, there are countless other women that got a negative…
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