Celebrating the International Greek Language Day
«Εἰ θεοὶ διαλέγονται τῇ τῶν Ἑλλήνων γλώττῃ χρῶνται» – “If the Gods speak, they will surely use the language of the Greeks,” Κικέρων – Cicero Today, on the International Greek Language Day, we celebrate not just a linguistic tradition but a cultural cornerstone that has shaped civilizations for millennia. The words of Cicero, “If […]
Stargazing Through Time: Unveiling the Cosmic Influence of Classical Greek
In our modern world, where technology and education intersect, there’s no better time to delve into the roots of our linguistic and cultural heritage. Embracing the timeless wisdom and beauty of Classical Greek not only enriches our understanding of the past but also illuminates the present. As we explore the celestial wonders that have captivated […]
Blame it on the Stars!
by Eugenia Manolidou In the vast expanse of the cosmos (in Greek «κόσµος», meaning “order” or “jewel”), the Greeks found inspiration in the celestial bodies and created the word «ἄστρον» (ástron – meaning “star”). You may not be surprised to learn that many, many words relating to space come from ancient Greece. Let’s see how […]
Can a Muse amuse?
by Eugenia Manolidou The word “Muse” has its origins in ancient Greek mythology. The nine Muses were the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts. According to Greek mythology, they provided inspiration to artists, poets, musicians and in general, anyone who wanted to be inspired, asked for the Muse’s blessing. Indeed, Homer, the famous […]
From Logic to…logo!
By Eugenia Manolidou Today we will discuss a very important word, one that has so many meanings: “Logos” (λόγος). It can be translated as: word, sentence, speech, story, debate, utterance, argument, reason, consideration, computation, reckoning, an account, explanation, narrative, wisdom, or even the word of God! But what does it mean? From word and speech […]
In Greek we trust! Παίζοντες μανθάνομεν
Abstract This article presents the method used in Elliniki Agogi, a private small school that teaches the Ancient Greek language as an extra-curricular activity. Over the 29 years of experimenting with educational material, methods, books and exercises, teaching Ancient Greek as a living language seems like the only method that really works for the students. […]
Insights on Classics in Praxis at the Delphi Economic Forum
On Friday April 28th 2023, Delphi Classics | Classics in Praxis took place for the second year. Last year we had invited Professors of Classics to make their own presentations in Greek or Latin in an attempt to show – mainly to the Greek people – that Classical Greek and Latin can also be spoken. […]
Ancient Greek for Kids: From Theory to Praxis
Abstract This essay presents the methods, as well as the pedagogical effects, findings and results of introducing Ancient Greek in the curriculum of children between three and 12 years old as evidenced over 27 years in the method of Elliniki Agogi. Elliniki Agogi is an award-winning private educational institute established in Greece in the mid-1990s […]