The talented Zoe Behrakis performs the national anthems of Greece and the United States at the Boston Marathon Wreath Ceremony held by the 26.2 Foundation, the Alpha Omega Council, and the Greek Consulate General of Boston at the View Boston.
Imagine a king so powerful, so convinced of his own dominion, that he dared to punish the ocean itself! This is the story of Xerxes, a historical figure whose ambition clashed violently with the untamable forces of nature.
For centuries, the Sirens of Greek mythology have been portrayed as enchanting mermaids, their songs weaving irresistible spells. This romanticized image, however, veils a far more sinister truth. The ancient Greeks envisioned them not as aquatic beauties, but as terrifying hybrids.
Today I learned about the ancient Greek athlete Theagenes. After his death, a rival athlete who held a grudge tried to vandalize his statue. The statue fell on his rival, killing him. The statue was then put on trial, convicted of murder and was exiled by being thrown into the sea. Learn the full story by watching.
