Tales from childhood: How to solve problems.

 Little Sophie often listened to the opinions of adults. Many teachers in the school were her authorities. Usually the thoughts and words of the mother and granny coincided with the opinions of the class teacher.

But this happened. Lara's stepmother was a kind woman and good example for different children. 

Her husband had a friend. This man had a hard situation. His wife and children left him.

Some people scolded this man. They were sure that he did unpleasant things to his family. Also, people had a bad opinion about Lara's father. he left his wife and daughter.

"I understand you," said Lara's father.

"Thanks for your support," said his friend.

The stepmother had her own opinion, too. But she didn't say it.

"Every person must resolve his problems," the woman said.

These words Sophie heard in the yard. At the moment children played with each other. They had a problem.

Sophie understood that some people didn't want to say their opinion. Maybe it's better.

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I'm in childhood and now.

Judgement of Paris.

 Paris (Πάρις) or Alexander (Ἀλέξανδρος) was the son of Priam (Πρίαμος,) and Hecuba (Ἑκάβη). His parents were King and Queen of Troy.

During the wedding of Peleus and Thetis, Eris, the goddess of discord, threw the golden apple, also known as an apple of discord.

Hera, Aphrodite, and Athena had a dispute. The apple had an inscription "To the most beautiful." Each of them wanted to have this title.

The goddesses went to Zeus. He gave the golden apple to Hermes. They went to Paris.

Aphrodite, Athena, and Hera made different promises to Paris. Athena promised him victories in wars, glory, and wisdom. Hera promised to make Paris king of Europe and Asia. Aphrodite promised him love of the beautiful Helen. So, Paris gave an apple of discord to Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty.

Helen of Troy was later kidnapped. So, the Trojan War started.

There are many different paintings and statues about this myth.

Milk chocolate with almonds.

 

Lavender in the pot.

 

Byzantine Empire.

 Byzantium or Eastern Roman Empire (Imperium Romanum Orientale, Romania) (Βασιλεία Ῥωμαίων, Ῥωμανία) was a province in the late antiquity and early Middle Ages. Capital of Byzantium was Constantinople. This city was large.

The Byzantine Empire left after the Roman Empire.

This country had its own culture, laws, civilization, rules, and emperors. Byzantine Empire was powerful for that time.

People in this empire talked in Greek language. But they identified themselves as Romans. Their religion was Christianity.

Byzantine Empire was a wealthy country in the early medieval period. Eastern Roman Empire had its own schools and education.

This country had many wars during its history. Rulers of other counties wanted to conquer Byzantium.

Also, Byzantine Empire had many architectural works. Different churches and other buildings had their  own style for Middle Ages.

But later this empire lost some parts. Empire which existed several centuries fell.

Byzantine Empire left legacy. Other countries studied this history. During Renaissance (XIV-XVII centuries) culture of Byzantium helped scientists.

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Tales from childhood: Travel in the town.

 It was a simple day. Natalie visited Sophie. They decided to go to the market. Little Sophie was very glad. She wanted to visit this place.

"A good idea!" Sophie said with happiness.

"I thought about it for a long time," Natalie said.

The best friends walked in the market. They saw different toys, sweets, and clothes. Sophie and Natalie decided to buy same goods.

"I want to buy a little soft toy," Sophie said.

"I want to buy some magnets with our landscapes," Natalie said.

The girls bought their goods and went home.

Later Sophie called her granny and told about the goods.

Argonauts.

 The Argonauts (Ἀργοναῦται,) were heroes in Greek legends. Some of them were children of Titans (Τιτᾶνες). They went with Jason for the Golden Fleece. The Argonauts and Jason found it. This happened before the Trojan War.

Athena helped them build their ship 'Argo'. Later Jason and the Argonauts sailed to search for the Golden Fleece. Among them were: Heracles (Ἡρακλῆς,), Orpheus, Peleus, Telamon, and etc.

They met different gods and goddesses, such as: Ares (Ἄρης), Hera, and Medea (Μήδεια,). Jason married Medea.

The Argonauts had many different adventures.

In ancient Greece writers wrote myths and legends about them. There are paintings and statues of these heroes.

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A piece of chocolate cake.

 

Great people: Jules Verne.

 Jules Gabriel Verne was born on February 8, 1828, in Nantes, France. His Parents were Pierre Verne and Dame Sophie Marie Adélaïde Julienne Allotte de La Fuÿe. Jules Verne had several siblings.

When he was a young man he started writing texts. Verne had different styles in it. Also, he studied in Paris.

Jules Verne met with other writers. 

He wrote many books. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870), Around the World in Eighty Days (1872) Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1864) From the Earth to the Moon (1865).

Jules Verne used science fiction genre for his literary works. Characters in the books has different adventures.

Verne visited many places. He married in 1857. Jules Verne had a son.

His novels were translated to many languages. There are movies about these stories.

Jules Verne died on March 24, 1905, in Amiens, France.

Famous people and their quotes. Part fifty three.

                                                          Homer.

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“Yet, taught by time, my heart has learned to glow for other's good, and melt at other's woe.”

“Hateful to me as the gates of Hades is that man who hides one thing in his heart and speaks another.”

“Light is the task where many share the toil.”

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https://www.biography.com/writer/homer 

Literature. Part sixty eight.

                                                                "Bluebeard" by Charles Perrault.

Bluebeard was a wealthy man. He was married several times. But all his wives disappeared somewhere.

Women were afraid of him. They didn't want to marry him.

One neighboring girl decided to marry Bluebeard.

He had many different rooms in his house.

After wedding Bluebeard left to another place.

He gave his wife the keys to all the rooms. There was a room in the house that she couldn't enter.

The young woman was very curios. She opened that room, too. She saw bodies of his previous wives. The key was magical and stained with blood.

Bluebeard knew about all. He became angry and wanted to kill his wife. But relatives saved the young woman.

This fairy tale was translated to many languages. There are different performances about this story.

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Recipe of homemade sandwich with butter and honey.

 Ingredients:

Bread-1 slice

Butter-several slices

Honey-1 tea spoon

Spread the butter on your bread slice.

After add honey.