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The Legend of Hercules and the Hydra of Lerna

The great Greek Hero must kill a multi-headed monster. One of the greatest Greek heroes of myth and legend, Hercules (also spelled Heracles or Herakles) was the mortal son of Zeus. Killing the monstrous Hydra of Lerna was his...

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Book reviews: Ancient Greece | James Cook

Your account has been frozen. For your available options click the below button. Published Date: 31 October 2009 ANCIENT GREECE BY PAUL CARTLEDGE THE "glory that was Greece" was not just singular, but of its essence, plural –...

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LiveDaily Interview: Eddie Argos of Art Brut

For Eddie Argos, easygoing, animated frontman of UK rock unit Art Brut [ tickets ] , acquiring things to do isn't a problem--it's getting everything done that proves most difficult. Aside from singing and writing songs with Art...

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EU pressing for resolution of Macedonia name dispute

The European Union has told Macedonia to seek a resolution to its long-standing dispute with Greece about the use of the name "Macedonia" by December 2009. Some media reports have suggested that efforts may be made to approach...

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A fantasy tale of epic scale

GUIN SAGA (26 episodes) IT begins with an attack on the holy kingdom of Parros by the four armies of Mongaul. But the Mongaul is in fact sent by the Ghora who is jealous of Parros’ wealth and prosperity. To save the kingdom and...

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“Flies” is West Side Sartre

Although the story of “The Flies,” opening tonight on the Loeb Mainstage, originated 2,500 years ago, its ancient philosophy remains central to the contemporary reimagining of the story. “We’re taking this play that I think is...

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Greek Posts on Blog Action Day ‘09

This year's Blog Action Day was aimed at raising awareness about climate change. Thirdeye tried to connect the local with the global by reminding us of the fires that devastated Greece in recent years: Στην Ελλάδα ζήσαμε...

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The Myth of Perseus and Medusa

One of Greece’s Greatest Heroes must Battle a Hideous Monster Among the myths of the legendary Greek heroes, the story of Perseus and Medusa is one of the greatest tales of adventure. Perseus was the son of the beautiful Danae,...

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Review: Hero of Sparta (Minis)

It's exciting and inconvenient all at once, when reviewing games on a new platform, and the Mini version of Hero of Sparta proves that Sony's new bite-sized range of PSP games should be considered a new platform. The iPhone...

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Orestes ReExamined at the Southwark Playhouse review

By Jackie Cobham (RSC journalism bursary graduate) Generally I am not a fan of student productions. Many are badly acted, self-serving and there to show off the school. Emma Gersch’s production came as a pleasant surprise,...

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