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The name comes from the Greek γύρος ( gyros, 'circle' or 'turn'). It is a calque of the Turkish döner, from dönmek, also meaning "turn". [7] In Athens and other parts of southern Greece, the skewered meat dish elsewhere called souvlaki is known as kalamaki, while souvlaki is a term used generally for gyros, and similar dishes. [8]
A new restaurant offering authentic Greek food is gearing up to open in early January in Warner Robins. Olympia Gyros is a spin off of the popular Greek Village Restaurant “It’s going to be a ...
Olympia, Greece. / 37.63833°N 21.63000°E / 37.63833; 21.63000. The archaeological site showing the stadium, the temple of Hera, the temple of Zeus. The line of trees, upper right, border a road to the north of the Alfeios. Geologically the site is terraced into the gentle north slope of the Alfeios valley visible in the background.
The meeting ended with a proposal to the IOC to organise artistic competitions at the Olympic Games in five areas (architecture, literature, music, painting, and sculpture). The works of art entered had to be inspired by sports. Preparations were underway to hold such competitions at the 1908 Summer Olympics, which were scheduled for Rome ...
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Dakos (ντάκος) Dry barley rusk, soaked in olive oil and topped with sliced tomatoes, herbs, feta cheese, and sometimes capers. Pissara (πισάρα) Kefalonian salad with fresh greens, sun-dried tomato, feta and pine-nuts. Taramosalata (ταραμοσαλάτα) Fish roe, breadcrumbs, olive oil, lemon juice.
The Olympic torch relay is the ceremonial relaying of the Olympic flame from Olympia, Greece, to the site of an Olympic Games. It was invented by the Nazis and was first performed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin , as a way for Hitler to spread Nazi influence to other countries and to highlight the Aryan connections of Germany to Greece. [1]
Sport in ancient Greek art. Birth of the Olympic Games in the Stadium at Olympia. Stadion of Nemea. Akrotiri Boxer Fresco from Thera. Athletics were an important part of the cultural life of Ancient Greeks. Depictions of boxing and bull-leaping can be found back to the Bronze Age. Buildings were created for the sole use of athletics including ...