Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Bernier-Eliades
GALLERY
This well-established gallery showcases prominent Greek artists and an impressive list of
international artists, from abstract American impressionists to British pop.
(
210 341 3935;
www.bernier-eliades.gr
;
Eptachalkou 11, Thisio;
10.30am-8pm Tue-Fri, noon-4pm Sat;
Thisio)
5
Hammam
SPA
This new little spa combines classics such as marble basins with modern amenities. It of-
fers the full range of services from a basic
hammam
(€25) to a host of massages and treat-
ments.
(
210 323 1073;
www.hammam.gr
; Agion Asomaton 17 & Melidoni 1, Thisio;
1-10pm Tue-Fri,
10am-10pm Sat & Sun;
Thisio)
Understand
Greek Gods
Ancient Greece revolved around a worship of 12 central gods and goddesses, all of which played a major role in
the
mythos
(mythology). Each city-state had its own patron god or goddess, to be appeased and flattered, while on
a personal level a farmer might make sacrifice to the goddess Demeter to bless his crops, or a fisherman to Posei-
don to bring him fish and safe passage on the waves.
The Ancient Pantheon
›
Zeus (Jupiter)
Heavyweight champ of Mt Olympus, lord of the skies and master
of disguise in pursuit of mortal maidens.
›
Poseidon (Neptune)
God of the seas, master of the mists and younger brother of
Zeus.
›
Hera (Juno)
Protector of women and family, the queen of heaven was also the em-
battled wife of Zeus.
›
Hades (Pluto)
God of death, he ruled the underworld, bringing in newly dead with
the help of his skeletal ferryman, Charon.
