ἀνθρώποισι πᾶσι μέτεστι γινώσκειν ἑωυτοὺς καὶ σωφρονεῖν.
In this article we originally analyze an excerpt from the ‘Odyssey‘, which clearly states that the creature ‘Man’, for Homer, is (or should be) a creature of Responsibility. Continue reading “Homer; Man and Responsibility”
In this article we present and originally analyze two quotes of Democritus about wisdom, goodness of the soul and exercise. To our surpise, the meanings appear to have great similarity with Orthodox Christian beliefs. Continue reading “Democritus on wisdom, goodness and exercise”
Byzantine society was a dynamic union of different cultural elements based on Greek civilization and the Christian faith. Although Christianity was the decisive element in the formation of Byzantium, the practical application of the Christian ethos as a way of life met with the resistance of the old cultural principles that were deeply rooted in the consciousness of the people. Continue reading “The Theology of Gender – The Place of Women in Byzantine Society”
In this article we analyze excerpts from Aeschylus‘ tragedy “Agamemnon” in an original way. Continue reading “Theological approach to Aeschylus’ tragedy “Agamemnon””
In this article we present and analyze in an original way two quotes from the ancient Greek Philosopher Democritus that refer to logic. Continue reading “Democritus and logic”
In this article we present seven excerpts from ancient Greek literature which bring to light the -beyond any doubt- Monotheism that prevailed among the Philosophers. Continue reading “Ancient Greek Philosophers believed in one God”
