The #pomegranate is a fruit deeply connected to the land and culture of Greece. Known since ancient times, it has been a symbol of life, fertility, and abundance in Greek mythology and tradition. Its vibrant red seeds and sweet-tart flavor make it a unique and cherished part of the Mediterranean diet.
Greece, historically, has always been blessed with fertile land. Its land, has always had plentiful gifts to offer to those who dedicate their time, effort and passion to it. Agricultural identity has shaped the way of life for the majority of Greeks, since long before the establishment of the moder...
📚📚How does #literature converse with history? Does literature constitute the binding thread between the #History of a place and the various micro-stories of its inhabitants?
On the occasion of the publication of her two-volume novel "From Sun to Sun", which will be broadcast by the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT), #writer Mary Kontzoglou spoke to Reading Greece about the meeting point between literature and history, and the fascination of narrating those "smaller stories, which may not have altered the course of history, but quietly shaped the lives of ordinary people".
Mary Kontzoglou was born in Thessaloniki and studied Political Science at Panteion University. She has worked in Communication roles for major Greek companies. Her novels are published by METAICHMIO Publications and include: The Honey of the Sea (2008), Walk with Your Angel (2009), the trilogy The M...