Solitude Aeturnus - Seeds of the Desolate(Live in Athens-06)

The gods of doom metal performing one of their best songs in front of their Greek fans!Those 2 shows were awesome1

God of War III - 020 - Fall of the Olympians [Extreme HD Playthrough]

The vengeful and fearless mortal warrior Kratos, AKA the Ghost of Sparta, has returned one last time to settle the final score with the gods of Mount Olympus once and for all, in the 3rd and final chapter of the Greek-mythology based epic action-adventure game series, God of War. With the aid of the mighty Titans at his side, will this mere mortal overcome the greatest of odds and ultimately succeed in his seemingly impossible task of exacting revenge and dethroning the ruler of Mount Olympus, the all-powerful Zeus himself? The war to end all wars has officially begun... == This is Knightmare's first run ever through God of War 3 on Titan difficulty. As with all my other playthroughs in the past; it'll feature the title from start to finish in EXTREME HD quality. ==

Top 25 Undergraduate Schools

With competition rising fiercely for admission into a good undergraduate school and the choice of subjects, school curriculum expanding with it, choosing the best undergraduate school can be confusing. There are large, small, public, private, urban and rural undergraduate schools to select from; while some are appealing because of their inviting locale in a countryside setting or in the midst of a cosmopolitan setting others lure the students with their state-of-the-art facilities and distinguished host of teachers.

The list of top 25 undergraduate schools listed below have many diverse traits and distinct characteristics, however the common thread running through them is that of the promise of the best education ever. The undergraduate school curriculum of these top 25 schools is unparalleled and makes them stand apart as the institutions of great learning.

Best Ivy undergraduate school

Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut Yale president Richard Levin is a leader and a visionary and has been tireless in his efforts to change ED admissions policies, making it a one of the many reasons for it being the vied for the number one position and topping the student's list for admissions. A big attraction of the undergraduate experience for students is the residential-college system. Students live in one of twelve colleges, each with its own distinct personality, under the guidance of a master and a dean.

Best School for Entrepreneurs

Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pa.

Six of the campus's 10 undergraduate schools offer entrepreneurship courses. The Smeal College of Business and the College of Engineering are the most natural partners, with joint programs to show engineers how to run businesses and to teach business students the latest technology. Hotel-management students operate two on-campus hotels and conference centres where they're involved in everything from food service to staffing the front desk while the College of Communications focuses on entrepreneurship in the Information Age.

Big 10 School - Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill

Comprising of six undergraduate schools, Northwestern University attracts students with diverse aspirations including budding actors, journalists, engineers and teachers as well as a host of liberal-arts students. Each school is world renown and attracts the best minds from across the globe. Set in Evanston at the edge of the bustling Cosmo polis of Chicago, Northwestern offers its students the best of both worlds.

Best Architectural School - Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts

President Charles Vest initiated an ambitious $1 billion construction program at MIT which includes the Steven Holl's Simmons Hall, a aluminium-clad dormitory as well as the Fumihiko Maki's expansion of the Media Lab. The more famous building is that of the Stata Center, a computer-science landmark by Frank Gehry containing labs for the "intelligence sciences" and connected corridors and public spaces to encourage spontaneous collaboration. MIT calls it an "intellectual village."

Best school of for Arts - Juilliard School, New York, N.Y.

With a history of more than a hundred years, Julliard is known as one the most famous undergraduate school of arts and can boast of an impressive alumni list the likes of the actor Kevin Kline, violinist Itzhak Perlman and choreographer Lar Lubovitch. To celebrate this glory, the school has introduced new choreography, productions and performances. Only a few select students comprising of musicians, dancers and actors get chosen every year to showcase their talent in the Juilliard Theatre right next to Lincoln Centre. That's the best inspiration for any aspiring star.

Best Library- Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Harvard's library system ranks with the best of any kind in the country, even as compared to the Library of Congress. The collection which includes more than 15 million volumes, 5.5 million microforms, 6.5 million manuscripts and 5 million other research materials such as photographs, maps and recordings is the largest in the world. Harvard's digital collection is particularly strong, and is hugely beneficial for students who want access to any existing online journal

Best Riding School - Hollins University, Roanoke, Virginia

Situated in the breathtaking locale of Virginia's horse country, Hollins undergraduate school is known for its exceptional training for equestriennes. The school is a regular winner of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference championship, and the Hollins team has won ten times in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. Although many Hollins students work with horses after graduation as trainers, riders or veterinarians, the school also offers a strong liberal-arts program and a highly regarded creative-writing curriculum. It is famous for its celebrity alumni the likes of Margaret Wise Brown, Annie Dillard and Lee Smith.

Best undergraduate school for diversity-Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut

Dean of Admissions Nancy Meislahn believes that only a large cross section of society from across the globe can contribute to the intellectual diversity of an educational system. Wesleyan's student population comprises of one third coloured people and 7% international students. An additional 15% are the first in their family to attend a four-year college. It offers a huge diversity of shared learning and wide range of perspective to the classroom.

Best Tech Savvy School - Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H

This undergraduate school has been in the forefront of technological revolution ever since professors John Kemeny and Thomas Kurtz, forty years ago, not only realized the importance of computers but were responsible for creating the computer language BASIC. It is known to have the first e-mail programs and an early campus computer network. Dartmouth was also the first Ivy to install WiFi on campus. The school offers free software to students so they can turn their laptops into telephones using the school's WiFi.

Best Fitness School - University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia

Following the adage of Thomas Jefferson, the founder of UVA, who advocated that a strong body makes the mind strong, UVA offers both varsity competitors and weekend warriors some of the best fitness facilities in the country. Students benefit hugely from the four indoor recreation centres, which together make up 300,000 square feet of pools, running tracks, weight rooms and classrooms for yoga and kickboxing. The school also maintains a 23-acre park for outdoor field sports and jogging.

Best Honor Code - Haverford College, Haverford, Pa.

The honor code is central to the college's values and includes every aspect of academic and social life. Rob Killion, Director of Admissions says that the founder, Haverford expects people to learn from one another, debate and argue with one another--but to do so respectfully. It is an academically rigorous liberal-arts college that advocates take-home and non-supervised exams as well as students living in dorms, without resident advisers

Best school for studying abroad - Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts

The mission at Tufts is simple - to teach students to be world citizens. Tufts likes students who want to study abroad which translates into a strong language requirement, and a chance to learn a new culture in one of Tufts's own centres in countries like Germany, Chile, China or Ghana. About 40% of Tufts juniors are travelling across the world during the academic year.

Best School for Politics - George Washington University, Washington, D.C

With a campus close to the World Bank and a stone's throw away from the White House, GWU is a dream college for every Political Science major. Many of the professors are consultants to top government officials thus bringing a real, practical and intelligent perspective to the classroom. The school also encourages internships at government agencies, think tanks and advocacy organizations.

Best school for Double Majors - Rice University, Houston, Texas

Rice allows its students to explore their passions and requires them to commit to their majors only in the Junior Year unlike most schools who ask for it in the Sophomore Year. With an ambitious student body, many of them go for double majors. The most common combination is science and humanities. The school is best known for its engineering and science curriculum, but the social sciences are also becoming strong.

Best school for Greeks with brains- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich

Michigan is known for its multi-disciplinary approach including everything from music to medicine. A good eclectic mix of academics and a lively social life, it offers its students everything. About 15% of undergrads go Greek, which students say helps them find a friendlier community within the vast student population. Fraternities and sororities are especially popular with the many out-of-state students.

Best school for Hot and Dry - Pomona College, Claremont, Calif.

Pomona is one of five colleges of the Claremont University where students experience the best of both worlds - the academically challenging environment of a small New England liberal-arts college with year-round California sunshine. A combination that is attractive and motivating, the applications are up by almost 30% in the last few years. Students also can explore the academic and social resources of the other Claremont colleges, including Pitzer, Harvey Mudd and Scripps. But none of the colleges will be tapping a keg during "dry week," a tradition at the start of the year during wherein no alcohol is allowed on campus.

Best State University - University of Texas at Austin

Although University of Texas Austin has attained the distinction of a laid-back campus, it is no place for slackers. With 50,000 students (more than any other school in the country), UT boasts some of the nation's best business, law and engineering schools. Besides football, it has 900 student organizations that should keep you going.

Best school for landing a job - Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pa

Practical approach and hands-on experience is the most important part of life at Carnegie Mellon. The school has 12 programs including computer science, engineering and drama which are very famous. The school takes pride in being on the cutting edge in every field and encourages students to think about applying what they learn to the real world. About 70 percent of Carnegie Mellon students have a job offer when they graduate.

Best school for Health Careers - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N.C.

One of the top public universities in the US, UNC-Chapel Hill offers students a choice of more than 50 majors. But the main attraction for future doctors, nurses and other health professionals is the opportunity to study at a campus with all health disciplines in one place. The School of Nursing and the School of Public Health both have undergraduate programs. At the School of Medicine, undergrads can earn degrees in radiology science or clinical laboratory practice.

Best school for Individualists - Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio

Oberlin comprises of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Conservatory of Music. It has a unique approach to life and learning and the undergraduate school curriculum offers innovative subject matter like - Death and the Art of Dying, American Mixed Blood, and Destination: L.A. The student-run Experimental College lets undergraduates teach courses of their own creation, like Making Your Own Mobile or Mythology and Epic Storytelling in "Lord of the Rings." This eccentricity is very rewarding and Oberlin graduates have more Ph.D.s than alumni of any other liberal-arts college.

Best school for city haters - Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.

Cornell's rural, upstate New York campus is bounded by deep gorges, spectacular scenery and a beautiful rural setting. However, it has one of the most rigorous and challenging curriculum that draws only the best minds. The school's greatest attraction is its academic diversity, with top-ranked undergraduate schools of engineering, arts and sciences, architecture, hotel administration, industrial and labour relations, agriculture and human ecology.

Best school for city lovers - New York University, New York, N.Y.

With the Olsen twins Mary-Kate and Ashley lending NYU some of its fame, it is a school loved by the urban and the hip. Despite the 9/11 catastrophe, it continues to draw crowds of talented students. One of the top attractions is the Tisch School of the Arts, which nurtures future actors, dancers and screenwriters. The business school is also highly rated, and students can take advantage of internships on Wall Street. The campus of NYU is not structured in the strictest sense; in fact buildings scattered throughout the Greenwich Village, most students like to believe that they have the whole city as the campus to explore.

Best Military School - U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md.

The four-year undergraduate curriculum at Annapolis is tough and technically oriented, with core requirements in engineering, natural sciences, humanities and social sciences. Traditions play a huge part in campus life. "When you first show up for classes in the fall, students begin counting down the number of days until the Army-Navy game," says Cmdr. Tim Disher, admissions officer. Graduates become commissioned officers in the Navy or the Marine Corps.

Best undergraduate school for scholarships - Berea College, Berea, Ky.
The 1,500 students at Berea come from families with average household incomes of only $30,000, and 80% have grown up in southern Appalachia, a region that spans nine states with some of the most remote and poor rural communities in the country. Berea's mission is unique in that it believes in promoting education by giving scholarships to the poor but deserving. All students get full-tuition scholarships, although they do have to pay for their room, board and books. However, scholarships are available for those as well. Students are required to work--many of them at jobs on campus that help to keep Berea's costs down.

Best Surf and Ski School - University of California, Santa Barbara

It is known to be the most beautiful campus located at the edge of the Pacific. UCSB also boasts Nobel Prize winners on its faculty, top research centres in science and technology and an extensive study-abroad program. Aside from the top academics, the various recreation programs offered attract many of the students. The campus has its own beaches where students can surf, and the Big Bear ski resort is just a few hours' drive away.

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History Channel - Ancient Discoveries: Machines of the Gods 2/4

The Antikythera mechanism (pronounced /ˌæntɪkɪˈθɪərə/ AN-ti-ki-THEER-ə), is an ancient mechanical calculator (also described as the first known mechanical computer)[1][2] designed to calculate astronomical positions. It was recovered in 190001 from the Antikythera wreck,[3] but its complexity and significance were not understood until decades later. It is now thought to have been built about 150100 BC. Technological artifacts of similar complexity did not reappear until the 14th century, when mechanical astronomical clocks appeared in Europe.[4] Jacques-Yves Cousteau visited the wreck for the last time in 1978,[5] but found no more remains of the Antikythera Mechanism. Professor Michael Edmunds of Cardiff University who led the most recent study of the mechanism said: "This device is just extraordinary, the only thing of its kind. The design is beautiful, the astronomy is exactly right. The way the mechanics are designed just makes your jaw drop. Whoever has done this has done it extremely carefully...in terms of historic and scarcity value, I have to regard this mechanism as being more valuable than the Mona Lisa."[6][7] The device is displayed in the Bronze Collection of the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, accompanied by a reconstruction made and offered to the museum by Derek de Solla Price. Other reconstructions are on display at the American Computer Museum in Bozeman, Montana and the Children's Museum of Manhattan in New York and in Kassel, Germany.

Stephen Hawking's The Grand Design, Chapter 2 - Superstition to Science (Audiobook)

Let me know if you folks enjoy this. This was such an inspirational chapter I just had to do this. It covers so much in such a smooth manner, it was unbelievable how comprehensive it was to me. I will try to complete the chapter soon so this is probably a part 1 of 2 (unless I just can't find the time, which is somewhat foreseeable for the next month or so). If it just puts you to sleep or is uninteresting, definitely let me know. It took a hell of a lot of time to do this so if people aren't interested, I'm not doing part 2 :) It's an interesting concept I thought; to do some visuals to really interesting audiobook clips... I don't think I've seen that done before..? As the title says, this is from The Grand Design by Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow. This is from the audio book, which is being read by Steve West. Chapter 2 is actually named The Rule of Law. It's essentially describing how we even discovered there were laws to be understood at all.. how we figured out we could finally add some sort of order to life, which, to the ancients, was just inexplicably chaotic without invoking the concept of gods to explain every day events. It also indirectly illustrates how the preponderance of superstition, religion and other myths have continually stifled science -- sometimes for thousands of years at a time. Imagine where we could be? It makes me sick to think about that :( I really hope I don't encounter copyright problems because this is an entirely educational, non ...

God of War Collection God of War 2 Titan Mode 040

La verdadera descripcion que queria era demasiado larga The real description I wanted was too long Kratos vs Zeus Kratos derrota a Zeus. Athena muere / Muerte de Athena. La Camara del Telar/The Loom Chamber. Regresando el tiempo de la Gran Guerra entre Titanes y Olimpicos. Kratos se encuentra con Gaia en la Gran Guerra Monte Olimpo Zeus Poseidon Hades Helios y Hermes miran el ascenso de los Titanes hacia el Olimpo, Kratos sobre Gaia le dice a Zeus que su hijo a regresado y que el le brindara oa traido la destrucción al Olimpo. Los Titanes subiendo por el monte Olimpo. El Final Comienza!/ The End Begings! Kratos vs Zeus Kratos defeat Zeus. Athena dies / Death of Athena. The House of the Loom / The Loom Chamber. Returning to the time of the Great War between Titans and Olympians. Gaia Kratos meets in the Great War Mount Olympus Zeus Poseidon and Hades Helios Hermes look at the rise of the Titans to Olympus, Kratos on Gaia tells Zeus that his son has returned and that he can provide or brought destruction to Olympus. The Titans climbing Mount Olympus. The End Begins! / The End Begings!

Guia/Walkthroughs God Of War-God Mode 001

Lista de Reproduccion en HD del God of War Collection www.youtube.com Desafio de los Dioses/Challenge of the Gods www.youtube.com Esta guia es para quienes juegan por primera vez este gran titulo y sirve como referencia cuando esten bloqueados en un lugar. Comienzo de la Aventura y la Venganza,primer encuentro con la Hydra,disfruten de la matanza jajaaja

Artemis Wearable Wednesday & How to Blend Eyeshadow

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God of War III - 047 - Fall of the Olympians [Extreme HD Playthrough]

The vengeful and fearless mortal warrior Kratos, AKA the Ghost of Sparta, has returned one last time to settle the final score with the gods of Mount Olympus once and for all, in the 3rd and final chapter of the Greek-mythology based epic action-adventure game series, God of War. With the aid of the mighty Titans at his side, will this mere mortal overcome the greatest of odds and ultimately succeed in his seemingly impossible task of exacting revenge and dethroning the ruler of Mount Olympus, the all-powerful Zeus himself? The war to end all wars has officially begun... == This is Knightmare's first run ever through God of War 3 on Titan difficulty. As with all my other playthroughs in the past; it'll feature the title from start to finish in EXTREME HD quality. ==

Neil Freer: Who Were the Gods? (excerpt) - A Thinking Allowed DVD w/ Jeffrey Mishlove

NOTE: This is an excerpt from a 30-minute DVD. www.thinkingallowed.com Neil Freer is author of Breaking the Godspell, a book which delves into the implications of the radical theories of scholar Zecharia Sitchin (The Twelfth Planet, Stairway to Heaven, etc). Here he discusses the hypothesis that the gods of ancient cultures were actually from another planet that colonized the earth. Several lines of argumentation support this position. These include ancient objects that suggest the existence of high technology. Additionally, the ancient Sumerian clay tablet texts, when read literally, appear to go into great detail describing the science and technology of these beings.

Alexander the Great (BBC Documentary) 4 - Greek Macedonians

Alexander the Great, the man that spread the Hellenism to the entire world. Greeks are those who have Hellenic ways education language culture ideals heroes and beliefs, its not racial criterion (this also said the ancient Greeks) All the naming (people places creatures etc) in ancient...

Christmas Gifts For 8 Year Old Girls

Are you on the look out for that perfect Christmas gift for your Daughter? No doubt she will drop some subtle hints if you broach the subject but if you want to keep her Christmas present a complete surprise then here are a few ideas. The article will focus on Christmas gifts for 8 year old girls or girls around about that age. Hopefully it will help you get informed on the type of toys that are available for girls around this age.

If your girls are into dolls then a recent new released series is the Monster High dolls. These dolls are way cooler than Barbie and much more interesting. They are of teenage kids that go to the school called Monster High. All the dolls are different characters and they are based on famous monsters from myths, history or horror movies.

In fact they are the children of these famous monsters. Presumably all the monsters came to Hollywood to play roles in movies as themselves and kind of settled down and had kids. The kids had to go to school and thus we find them at Monster High.

The two most popular dolls are Cleo DeNile and Deuce Gorgon. Cleo is the offspring from the Mummy and has all sorts of Ancient Egyptian accessories. Deuce is the doting son of Medusa from Greek mythology. She was recently spotted in the action adventure blockbuster Clash of the Titans.

Another toy that is fun to play but also very clever is the Hogwarts Lego board game. Eight year old girls are no doubt fans of the Harry Potter series of movies or maybe have even read the books. Well, the Lego board game is a fun way to get even more out of the Harry Potter story.

Up to 4 people can play and they have to get various pieces of homework to the common room (or center of the board). Players can block other players off by casting spells that seal walls to halt and opponents progress. It's good fun for girls devoted to the Harry Potter story and keen to be a part of the venerable old Hogwarts school.

Another toy that is fun for the whole family but certainly some that young girls would like to play with is the Kinect sensor for Xbox 360. Of course you need an Xbox 360 for the Kinect sensor to work but after that you are good to go.

You can get games, like Kinectimals which allows you to have a virtual pet. A gorgeous tiger cub is demonstrated. As the sensor responds to all your movements you can play with your pet animals - tickle his chin or stroke his head. He will purr or jump up and try to lick you.

It looks like great fun and sure to be a popular game with girls around 8 years of age and even older or younger.

Learn more about Cleo, Deuce and all the Monster High dolls or maybe the Hogwarts Lego Board Game is more intriguing. Click the links to get more details.

Hades - The Greek God of the Underworld, Death, Wealth

An informative slideshow on the Greek god Hades. Made for my Greek mythology project in humanities class.

ODYSSEUS (Clash of the Gods) part 1 (1/4)

Odysseus (Greek: Ὀδυσσεύς, Odusseus) or Ulysses (Latin: Ulyssēs) was a legendary Greek king of Ithaca and the hero of Homer's epic poem the Odyssey. Odysseus also plays a key role in Homer's Iliad and other works in the Epic Cycle. King of Ithaca, husband of Penelope, father of Telemachus, and son of Laërtes and Anticlea, Odysseus is renowned for his guile and resourcefulness, and is hence known by the epithet Odysseus the Cunning. He is most famous for the ten eventful years he took to return home after the ten-year Trojan War and his famous Trojan Horse trick. ΕΛΛΑΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΑ ΜΥΘΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΟΔΥΣΣΕΑΣ ΙΘΑΚΗ ΤΗΛΕΜΑΧΟΣ ΠΗΝΕΛΟΠΗ ΛΑΕΡΤΗΣ ΠΟΣΕΙΔΩΝ ΔΙΑΣ ΚΙΡΚΗ ΚΑΛΥΨΩ ΠΟΛΥΦΗΜΟΣ ΟΔΥΣΣΕΙΑ HELLAS GREECE TROY ILION ODYSSEY ODYSSEAS ODYSSEUS ULYSSES TROJAN HORSE GREEK MYTHOLOGY CYCLOPS POSEIDON ZEUS ITHACA SCYLLA CHARYBDIS SICILY TELEMACHUS PENELOPE LAERTIS CIRCE CALYPSO SIRENS POLYPHEMUS HOMER ILIAD ~FAIR USE~ Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. !!!! DISCLAIMER!!!! I do not own any of the content of the particular file and definitely i do not make profit from it, it's strictly educational.

God of the Paradox

What if we solved all our problems this way? Late paying the rent? Just tell your landlord that you paid him with supermoney, which is better than money, but he just can't see it right now. The paradox and the supernatural are symbiotic. "Beyond" space and time, omniscience, omnibenevolence, omnipotence, omnipresence, freewill, a grand plan, divine intervention, heaven, hell, souls, miracles, and life after death are completely invented concepts that have severe logical problems that are explained away by the word "supernatural", which is also completely made up. Lightning and rainbows were once obviously supernatural. Those claims failed when they became testable, as will any claim attributed to the supernatural - no matter how obvious they seem to you. These are good people: www.youtube.com www.youtube.com www.youtube.com My other channel: www.youtube.com My other "Jesus cameraman" videos: www.youtube.com www.youtube.com Music: "Whispering Wind" by Zero Project: www.jamendo.com "Beat Into Submission" by Tryad: www.jamendo.com creativecommons.org

Ten Important Places in Greece That You Have to Visit

Greece has always been a favorite tourist destination of visitors from all over the world. Not only are they fascinated by the many historical buildings that Greece has, but the visitors are also mesmerized by its history. This is, as we all know, the land where the gods and goddesses once walked on earth.

1.) Acropolis

If you are going to Greece, then surely the Acropolis is in your top ten list because this is a very great historical site in the country. Here, you can see the Temple of Athena called the Panthenon. The perfect hour to visit the Acropolis is in the late afternoon, or you can even visit it early in the morning when it is not as crowded.

2.) Athens' National Archeological Museum

In this museum, you will surely have a wonderful time looking at artifacts from the ancient periods of Greece. You will surely marvel at the beauty of those kouroi statues. If you want to see some Egyptian artifacts, there is also some on exhibit here.

3.) The Temple of Poseidon

Once you reach the cliff top where this temple is located, prepare yourself for the magnificence of this ancient structure. From this vantage point, you will also see the blue waters of the Aegean Sea. There is also a restaurant here where you can have a quick snack.

4.) The Island of Santorini

Almost every one of us has been captivated by the story of the Lost Atlantis. Well, it is said that the Island of Santorini is the Atlantis. Enjoy its history as you walk along the site where the city of Akrotiri was once buried and imagine yourself during that time.

5.) Mykonos Island

If you are tired of old buildings and in need of some modern relaxation, then head on to Mykonos Island. It is a popular tourist destination with lots of modern restaurants as well as trendy bars and discos. There are also nude beaches in the island, perfect for those who want a perfect tan.

6.) Epidaurus Theatre

You can see this ancient theatre in the Peloponnese Peninsula. The best time of the year to visit this though is during the Epidaurus Festival in the summertime. You will surely love the plays and orchestras here.

7.) Mycenae Fortress

Majority of the golds and silvers that are being displayed in the National Archeological Museum came from this site. Here, you will see beautifully carved stone walls, like the gate were two lions are carved, as well as majestic tomb shafts. You can also have a quick snack in this site's snack bar.

8.) Crete Island

You should definitely visit this place. Here, drop by Matala if you want fantastic beaches as well as energetic nightlife. Visit also Gortyn and the Phaistos Palace, or better yet, visit the Heraklion Archeological Museum for more fascinating history about this island.

9.) Knossos Palace

This is an ancient Minoan Palace that attracts a lot of visitors yearly. Here, you will surely feel how the ancient Greeks lived before. Be in awe also of the many rooms this palace contains as well as be enthralled with the beautiful statues that are still in the palace.

10.) Corfu

In this area, you can visit the Spianada where you can take a leisurely walk as you stroll along the cafes. You can also visit the fortresses that had protected this island from invaders those many years ago, and you can also visit the Saint Spyridon Church. One more place that you have to see in Corfu is the grotto that can be found in the island's cliffs, and anybody who ever sees it will marvel at the beauty of the place.

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Allusion in Poetry

Allusion, according to A Handbook to Literature by C. Hugh Holman, The Odyssey Press, "is a figure of speech making casual reference to a famous historical or literary figure or event." According to definitions in various literature and composition text books, an allusion is the casual reference to a figure or event in history or literature that creates a mental image in the mind of the reader.

All right, young man in the back, what's the problem? I hear you whispering. Maybe I can answer your question better than your neighbor.

"Uh, well, I just think maybe you have confused something. Isn't an allusion something you see that isn't there?"

Thank you. I'm so glad you asked that question. Many people do confuse allusion and illusion. An allusion is the reference to someone or something in literature or history. Illusion is something which is not actually seen or which does not really exist.

One example of an allusion would be something like "Like a modern Daniel, the brave little boy strode to the playground in order to face the school bully." The reference to Daniel from the Bible who faced hungry lions brings bravery to mind. Another allusion might be "The Paul Bunyon of a man filled the small room."

An illusion might be "Jim Ross told everyone about the flying saucer he watched in the night sky. His wife shook her head in disbelief. 'You also say you saw me do a strip tease on the front porch, illusions the result of over-inbibing that brew you make in the garage'."

Many times writers, especially poets, allude to Biblical characters and events. In The Merchant of Venice, Shakespeare used the line "A Daniel come to judgement." T.S. Eliot uses a complex literary allusion in his The Waste Land and in his notes about that poem.

I use allusion occasionally, as in the following poems, and many times I allude to something Biblical as I do in these. (All poetry is copyrighted by Vivian Gilbert Zabel.)

Lost and Found

Screams rend the night darkness

As chaos reigns in sleeping minds.

Fighting echoing shrieks to awareness,

Those once drowsing find themselves

Now huddling in fear beneath covers.

Fire flickers through the filter of eyelids,

While those braver than the rest peek

To glimpse shadows of nightmares

Lingering in delight of tears streaming

Down cheeks of those too scared to run.

Then faith reaches out its hopeful hand

To touch and tame the frightful madness

That only Hell can bring to those who live.

The hero of a demon-filled existence

Is the One who loves man the most.

The allusion to Hell brings to mind the agony that is to be found there.

Live Forever

Who wants to live forever?

So the pain of heart and limbsCan endure ever lasting?

Discomfort will grow each day

Until I won't want to stay.

Talk of immortality,

I could greet my grandchildren's

Progeny for many years.

But when their time disappears,

I would be overwhelmed with tears.

I could watch history pass

With war, disease, desolation.

Leaders would rise and then fall,

Bringing hope, sometimes despair,

But never long-lasting care.

I don't want to live forever,

Not in this world we now know.

I want to know that some day

I will be able to escape

To a place not filled with hate.

Who wants to live forever?

In a place of cloudless skies,

Of love, peace, and endless joy,

Sunlight gleams without a storm,

Glory found in every form.

I will take forever life

In the place where He's alive,

To know that everyone there

Need not be separated

Nor ever feel incarcerated.

No pain, no illness, no tears

Will be seen much less known,

War, a word not even heard.

Yes, I will live forever

Once I cross Jordan's river.

In the Bible, the river Jordan came to mean the river that one crosses into Heaven, therefore representing death.

In the first poem, the allusion adds to the emotion of agony, pain, torture. However, in the second poem, the allusion adds to the imagery but not exactly to the emotion.

So what allusion brings an emotional image to mind? What does Sir Gallahad bring to mind? Courage, love, knight in shining armor all come to mind, emotional reactions.

Closure

The young boy's eyes sparkled

As he spied the golden curls

Peeking from under her winter cap.

Since an eight-year-old isn't poetic,

He packed snow into a ball

And threw with all his might,

Knocking the hat from her head.

Imagine his surprise as she whirled

And returned fire, hitting his chest,

Where love for her bloomed.

Over the years, fast friends

They became as they skipped

Hand in hand through school.

His junior prom, she was his date,

As was he for hers the next.

After he left for college,

Letters, like winged flames,

Flew from him to her each week.

The summer became a time of joy

As they rebuilt their love again.

In fall, they had to part once more,

He back to the next level;

She, to the college in town.

Once full of love and laughter,

Messages from her came

Slower and shorter each time.

Soon, by Christmas, they stopped.

By end of semester, he heard

She gave her love to another.

His heart turned to stone.

Years passed, he earned a fortune,

But he never had a family.

At last the loner returned home

To find his lost love not only

Another's wife, but a mother.

He stood in the background,

Knowing her husband could be ruined.

He had the means; he had the hate.

Then he saw her face in his mind

And packed the hate away.

He died the other day,

A driver didn't pause or stop.

Many attended the funeral

With one woman at the back.

Tears pooled and spilled

Before she wiped her face,

Turned, and slipped away.

Only later did she know

He left her not only his heart

But everything he had.

Unknown to her, he had been more,

Her Sir Galahad: Although he wore

A tarnished, rusted suit of armor.

I hope you will try using allusion in your poetry, for a touch of imagery if nothing else, but also try to see if the device can add a dose of emotion.

Vivian Gilbert Zabel taught English, composition, and creative writing for twenty-five years, honing her skills as she studied and taught. She is a author on Writers ( http://www.Writing.Com/ ), and her portfolio is http://www.Writing.Com/authors/vzabel. Her books, Hidden Lies and Other Stories and Walking the Earth, can be found through Barnes and Noble or Amazon.com.