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Greek Like Me

A podcast about all things Greek. History. Language. Lore. Culture. Food. Mythology. Family and more. From diners to the Ottoman Empire, from the history of baklava to Greek Independence. What it means to be Greek and how it shapes our world.

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Melina Mercouri Part 4: Exile, Politics & the Parthenon Marbles
Melina Mercouri Part 4: Exile, Politics & the Parthenon Marbles

Overnight Greece went from democracy to military dictatorship, and Melina went from privileged society girl and actor to political juggernaut. How love of country launched her from star of the Broadway stage into battle for soul of Greece.

Melina Mercouri - The Last Greek Goddess

Greek actor/politician Melina Mercouri on being a national hero

Interview with Jules Dassin and Melina Mercouri

Melina cafe bistro/ A Greek cafe dedicated to Melina Mercouri

Our thanks to the Melina Mercouri Foundation for permission to use photos from their gallery

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Melina Mercouri: The Early Years
Melina Mercouri: The Early Years

Melina Mercouri. Rebel, actor, anti-fascist, government official. The life and times of a Greek treasure, who broke the rules, made history, and risked everything for love of her country.

 
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This & That II: Updates on Cats of Greece, Harry Agganis & Why Greeks Spit
This & That II: Updates on Cats of Greece, Harry Agganis & Why Greeks Spit

We share more about past episodes Cats in Greece, sports superstar Harry Agganis, and Why Greeks Spit.

Why Do Greeks Spit to Ward Off Evil Spirits?

Imam and Cat

cats of Greece, culture, ethnic, Greek, Greek heroes, Greek protection, Harry Agganis, heroes, history, humor, Orthodox Christian, Orthodoxy, Red Sox baseball, Religion, rituals, Sports hero, Sports legend, The Golden Greek, traditionPamela Diotes Wood#podcast, #greek, #culture, #ethnic, #greekamerican, #greeklikeme, #americangreek, #greekdiaspora, #greekroots, #greekculture, #yiasou, #agape, #ellines, #ελλινες, #historynerd, #cats, #spit, #greekprotection, #greektradition, #greekcats, #harryagganis, #greeksinventedeverything, #baseball, #tellysavalas, #islamandcats, #darkages, #greekpride, #classicalcats, #thegoldengreekComment
Hekate: goddess of Darkness
Hekate: goddess of Darkness

Εκάτη. Greek goddess of sorcery, witchcraft, ghosts, crossroads, the night. Mother of monsters. Patron deity of sorceresses, Summoned by those bearing a grudge to curse their enemies. Εκάτη is worthy of a Halloween episode, but she didn’t start out that way.

The Greek Hellenistic Altar in Berlin: The Pergamon Altar

Hekate/Emmanuel Manalakos

ancient ruins, civilization, culture, ethnic, Greek, heroes, history, mythology, rituals, tradition, Hekate, Goddess of witchcraft, Greek heroes, Greek godsPamela Diotes Wood#podcast, #greek, #culture, #ethnic, #greekamerican, #greeklikeme, #americangreek, #greekdiaspora, #greekroots, #greekculture, #yiasou, #agape, #ellines, #ελλινες, #hekate, #greekmythology, #goddessofsorcercy, #goddessofwitchcraft, #greekgods, #hekations, #archeology, #greekmonsters, #monsters, #hellhoundsComment
The Golden Greek: Harry Agganis
The Golden Greek: Harry Agganis

The Golden Greek, Harry Agganis. His life and death are as inspiring as they are heartbreaking. A sports legend by his teens, he broke records in high school and college. He was finally living the dream as a pro baseball player when his bright light was unexpectedly snuffed out.

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Harry Agganis: Legend and Legacy

Agganis Arena at Boston University

The Golden Greek

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