The Greek Genocide of Asia Minor wiped out two thousand years of Hellenic history in Anatolia. Refugees found hope in a sickly Methodist minister from New York State.
Mómos, Greek god of mockery, blame, scathing criticism and satire. How the Joan Rivers of Mt. Olympus became a vessel for social criticism and rebellion throughout time.
Greek Firewalkers have been accused of paganism, even satanism. But nothing will shake the dedication of these devout Orthodox Christians to the seven hundred year old tradition of the Anastenária.
Glimpses of an Ancient Fire-Walking Ritual in Northern Greece
GREECE: THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE GATHER TO WATCH INTERNATIONAL FIREWALKING CEREMONY. (1980)