Earth, Greek Facts, Mother facts |
Gaia, or Mother Earth, was the first goddess in Greek mythology. She created herself out of primordial chaos. She also created Earth and the universe. Fact source...
Greek Facts, Wine Facts |
“Drinking to one’s health” came from ancient Greece. The host of dinner would take the first sip to assure his guests the wine was not poisoned. Fact source...
Greek Facts, Wine Facts |
The ancient Greeks had a wine glass to ensure the drinker’s moderation. If wine was poured above a certain level, the cup spilled its entire contents out of the bottom. Fact source...
Greek Facts, Pirate Facts |
The ancient Greeks regarded piracy as a viable profession and considered it an entirely honorable way of making a living with literary works such as the Iliad and the Odyssey making many references to the abduction of women and children to be sold into slavery. Yup....
Greek Facts, Obesity Facts |
Both ancient Egyptian and Greek medicine recognized obesity as a medical disorder. Fact source...
