Download or read book The Mythology of Cyprus written by Stass Paraskos and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-06 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the celebrated Cypriot artist Stass Paraskos, the Mythology of Cyprus is an immensely readable and truly entertaining journey through the pagan world of ancient Cyprus, when the island really was the Land of Aphrodite, goddess of love. First published in 1981, the book was a pioneering exploration of the way ancient Greek mythology was understood in a regional location such as Cyprus. As Michael Paraskos explains in his new introduction, the book was written at a time when few academics bothered to pay much attention to Cyprus, and many Cypriots themselves preferred to see their island's history and culture as no more than an extension of Greece or Turkey, rather than a unique phenomenon in its own right. The publication of this book set down a challenge to those narratives, presenting for the first time a uniquely Cypriot view of ancient Greek mythology ad folklore, written by a Cypriot. With special excursions into surviving influences of pagan belief and practise in modern Cyprus, and a fictionalised journey around pre-Christian Cyprus in the company of a character named Bronteas, the Mythology of Cyprus is joy to read.
Download or read book Aphrodite written by Stass Paraskos and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Aphrodite written by Stass Paraskos and published by . This book was released on 2000-10-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the new edition of a book written and now revised by Stass Paraskos. Stass is a leading Cypriot who was a Course Leader in Painting at Canterbury College of Art and in now the Principle of Cyprus College of Art in Paphos, the birthplace of Aphrodite. Some of his paintings depicting incidents in the life of the Goddess of Love, are reproduced in this publication. The late Viscount Tonypandy, a frequent traveller to Cyprus commented about this book: "...Greek mythology provides an eternal fascination... Stass Paraskos, one of Cyprus' most distinguished artists provides in this book an exciting recital of the influence Greek mythology has brought to bear on Greek Cypriot development..." This book makes an excellent read and it is an ideal reference book.
Download or read book Cypriot Mythology written by Kōstas Papageōrgiou and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cyprus Within the Ancient Greek World written by Panayiotis Georgiou and published by . This book was released on 2016-03-17 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cyprus, Aphrodite's island, has played a tremendous part in ancient Greek history. This book explores its vast mythology, battles, Greek gods, heroes, and everything in between. Presented in an easy-to-read, simplistic style, including pictures, this work brings to life Cyprus's epic Greek past.
Download or read book Aphrodite Cypris Goddess of Love written by Stass Paraskos and published by Interworld Publications. This book was released on 1988 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A narrative of Aphrodite (Venus), goddess of love and beauty; her cult, mysteries, myths, and lovers. It includes an account of Cyprus' mythology and travels of Bronteas in ancient times.
Download or read book Cyprus The Island Of Saints written by Mabel Dawn Van Niekerk and published by Mabel Dawn Van Niekerk. This book was released on 2013-12-02 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cyprus, because of its connection with many saintly men in ancient history is some times referred to as the “The Island of Saints”. The beautiful island of Cyprus was chosen to be the first place to receive the new message of faith with the advent of Christianity. Every year Cyprus effortlessly attracts holiday makers that come in search of the fantastic Mediterranean climate, stunning scenery, the ancient history, the friendly and welcoming people and the relaxed Cypriot lifestyle.
Download or read book Venus and Aphrodite written by Bettany Hughes and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2020-09-22 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cultural history of the goddess of love, from a New York Times bestselling and award-winning historian. Aphrodite was said to have been born from the sea, rising out of a froth of white foam. But long before the Ancient Greeks conceived of this voluptuous blonde, she existed as an early spirit of fertility on the shores of Cyprus -- and thousands of years before that, as a ferocious warrior-goddess in the Middle East. Proving that this fabled figure is so much more than an avatar of commercialized romance, historian Bettany Hughes reveals the remarkable lifestory of one of antiquity's most potent myths. Venus and Aphrodite brings together ancient art, mythology, and archaeological revelations to tell the story of human desire. From Mesopotamia to modern-day London, from Botticelli to Beyoncé, Hughes explains why this immortal goddess continues to entrance us today -- and how we trivialize her power at our peril.
Download or read book Journey Into Cyprus written by Colin Thubron and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-07-31 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cyprus, spring 1972. Tensions are rising between the Greek South and the Turkish North. Within two years, the country will become divided. It is at this distinctive time in history British travel writer Colin Thubron embarks on a 600 mile trek across the country. Moving from Greek villages to Turkish towns, the author of Shadow of the Silk Road and Night of Fire provides a profound look into the people of Cyprus – from Orthodox monks to wedding parties to peasant families – against the landscape of a beautiful Mediterranean island on the eve of chaos and tragedy. A remarkable quest rich in literature, classics and architecture, Journey Into Cyprus ingeniously intertwines the history and politics of Cyprus and its mythical past with the tumultuous present – from the master of travel books and writing, Colin Thubron. ‘An accomplished linguist and historian, his passionate concern for antiquity in all its aspects - mythological, architectural, conceptual - lends weight and warmth to every chapter’ Financial Times
Download or read book Cyprus Alchemy written by Νεκτάρια Μαγγίνα and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With "Cyprus Alchemy," take a spellbinding trip across the fascinating landscapes of Cyprus. Beyond the usual paths, this travel guide invites travelers to investigate the mythology, taste gastronomic symphonies, and find hidden harmonies dotting the Isle of Aphrodite. Take in the rich tapestry of Cyprus, where colorful cuisines meld with age-old legends to create a singular alchemy that ensures each visitor has an amazing journey.
Download or read book The Mythology of Venus written by Helen Benigni and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 2013-06-03 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mythology of Venus is a collection of essays that summarizes the archaeoastronomy, calendar associations, religious and cultural icons, and myths identified with the planet Venus. The book concentrates on Western Europe, the Mediterranean, the Near East, and the East from the Paleolithic Age to the Iron Age. It reveals the archetype of a goddess associated with the planet Venus who is identified with transformation, spiritual resurrection, and enlightenment. The characteristics of the goddess are steeped in sexual metaphors which contain images of birth and re-birth, and they reveal a pattern of symbols that follows the journey of the planet Venus through its cycles in the night sky. Moreover, the journey of Venus and the corresponding icons associated with the goddess are part of an intricate pattern of symbolic language that is seen on ancient monuments and on the ancient calendars of several cultures. Temples from France and Ireland to Greece and Malta trace the journey of the planet Venus and the story of the goddess of Venus.
Download or read book Only in Cyprus 3 written by Chris Christodoulou and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-31 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much like the previous two books in this series, 'Only in Cyprus' and 'Only in Cyprus the sequel', this one will also enlighten you on a unique people on a unique island. Although it is written in a humorous tongue in cheek way, it covers actual fact. I have included some personal experiences that I have used to convey some of the Cypriot traits and traditions.There are three parts to this book. The first covers some myths/sayings from my Yiayias', (grandmothers), generation and long before. The second part introduces you to a whole new language invented by us 'Charlies', (UK born Cypriots), and as well as this I include some 'Cypriot slang'. The third part is about personal experiences that explain various customs/traditions that we Cypriots have.So get comfortable, pour a nice big glass of wine and have a laugh.
Download or read book From Ishtar to Aphrodite written by Sophoklēs Chatzēsavvas and published by Onassis Foundation USA. This book was released on 2003 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Greek mythology, Cyprus is considered the birthplace of Aphrodite. Tracing an Eastern symbol in the origins of Aphrodite, so quintessentially Greek, symbolizes Cyprus' role as the easternmost bastion of Hellenism and the island's ability to assimilate the numerous cultural influences to which it was exposed over the centuries. From Ishtar to Aphrodite: 3200 Years of Cypriot Hellenism, includes commentary and color illustration of the 85 works included in the exhibition - including sculptures and artifacts of household objects, in terracotta, copper, and marble - as well as enlightening essays on themes such as the importance of Cyprus in Mediterranean trading routes, ashlar architecture and tomb finds that provide a vivid glimpse into the sophistication of societies in Bronze Age Cyprus, as well as the importance of Cyprus in the Ptolemaic period. The objects presented in this catalogue are the material remains of the ongoing interaction between native genius and foreign influence that characterizes Cyprus. Contributors to the exhibition catalogue include in addition to the editor, Dr. Jennifer Webb, Research Fellow. Department of Archaeology La Trobe University Melbourne, Australia; Ms. Alison South, Director. Ayios Dimitrios Excavations; Dr. Maria Iacovou, Associate Professor of Archaeology, Department of History and Archaeology, University of Cyprus; Dr. Antoine Hermary, Centre Camille Julian dArchéologie Mediterranéenne et Africaine. Université de Provence-CNRS, France; and Dr. Aristodemos Anastassiades, Cultural Officer, Ministry of Education and Culture, Cyprus.
Download or read book Exploring Greek Myth written by Matthew Clark and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-03-02 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring Greek Myth offers an extensive discussion of variant forms of myths and lesser-known stories, including important local myths and local versions of PanHellenic myths. Clark also discusses approaches to understanding myths, allowing students to gain an appreciation of the variety in one volume. Guides students from an introductory understanding of myths to a wide-ranging exploration of current scholarly approaches on mythology as a social practice and as an expression of thought Written in an informal conversational style appealing to students by an experienced lecturer in the field Offers extensive discussion of variant forms of myths and many lesser known, but deserving, stories Investigates a variety of approaches to the study of myth including: the sources of our knowledge of Greek myth, myth and ritual in ancient Greek society, comparative myth, myth and gender, hero cult, psychological interpretation of myth, and myth and philosophy Includes suggestions in each chapter for essays and research projects, as well as extensive lists of books and articles for further reading The author draws on the work of many leading scholars in the field in his exploration of topics throughout the text
Download or read book A Handbook of Cyprus written by and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Writing Cyprus written by Bahriye Kemal and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-10-28 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bahriye Kemal's ground-breaking new work serves as the first study of the literatures of Cyprus from a postcolonial and partition perspective. Her book explores Anglophone, Hellenophone and Turkophone writings from the 1920s to the present. Drawing on Yi-Fu Tuan’s humanistic geography and Henri Lefebvre’s Marxist philosophy, Kemal proposes a new interdisciplinary spatial model, at once theoretical and empirical, that demonstrates the power of space and place in postcolonial partition cases. The book shows the ways that place and space determine identity so as to create identifications; together these places, spaces and identifications are always in production. In analysing practices of writing, inventing, experiencing, reading, and construction, the book offers a distinct ‘solidarity’ that captures the ‘truth of space’ and place for the production of multiple-mutable Cypruses shaped by and for multiple-mutable selves, ending in a 'differential’ Cyprus, Mediterranean, and world. Writing Cyprus offers not only a nuanced understanding of the actual and active production of colonialism, postcolonialism and partition that dismantles the dominant binary legacy of historical-political deadlock discourse, but a fruitful model for understanding other sites of conflict and division
