THE GREEK OUTLOOK

A site dedicated to the Greek aesthetics, experiences, ideals and general mentality on life. Even in times of trouble, a beautiful & heroic one... ~“A wise traveler never despises his own country.” [Carlo Goldoni]

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Jul 19, 2010

The Olive Branch

photo by michelgermain /flickr Sadly I walk'd within the field, To see what comfort it would yield; And as I went my private way, An oli...

Jul 10, 2010

What Makes a Hero Tragic?

A couple of things, according to Aristotle's Poetics : "1. The tragic hero is a character of noble stature and has greatness. [.....

Jul 6, 2010

Cretan "paximadi"

Jul 2, 2010

The Intensity of White

photo by docman /flickr Whitewashed walls and signs of sweet decay. Above us only sky.

Jul 1, 2010

The Intensity of Blue

photo mnadi /flickr Door in Matsouki, on the island of Kefalonia, Greece. Blue which almost vibrates, blue which stops the heat.

Jun 30, 2010

The Jasmine at Your Door

"The jasmine at your door, my jasmine, oh and I came to prune it, my little bird. And your mother thought, my Yasemin, that I came to t...

Jun 27, 2010

The Wedding Musicians

photo by Robert Brun /flickr Wedding band on the island of Alonissos: Sparse, simple, focused. Feast and make merry because by tomorrow w...

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