Competitions in ancient Greece, at the Olympic, Pythian, Nemean, and Isthmian Games, were a unique aspect of this rich culture because the main prize was not money but the glory symbolized by a wreath made of olive, laurel, or pine branches. The winners were the greatest pride of their cities and were celebrated as heroes, … Read more
As one of the oldest instruments and a precursor to many of today’s stringed instruments, the lyre has become a musical emblem. It has earned this title thanks to its role in the history of music. The first instrument resembling a lyre can be found with the Sumerians; with the Egyptians, we encounter the lyre … Read more
Just as we can only give what we have, we can only express the characteristics of our true being that we nurture and shape. Accordingly, our consciousness is shaped by the contents that occupy us daily; what we read, perceive, think about, dream of, and aspire to strongly influence what we do and what we … Read more
Nature With the arrival of Apollo from Hyperborea, who awakened a new cycle of life in nature, spring has come again. Young green leaves and fragrant flowers have appeared on bare branches. The freshness and beauty of youth, which blossoms and grows in strength, is expressed. When it reaches the peak of its youthful power, … Read more
