Thursday, February 29, 2024

29 February, 2024

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Saturday, February 24, 2024

Aethiopia.

Aethiopia (Αἰθιοπία) (Αἰθίοψ) (Aithiopía) means ‘I burn’ (αἴθω) (aíthō) and ‘face’ (ὤψ) (ṓps). This country situated on the shore of the ocean.

According to myths and legends, allies of the Trojans (in the Trojan War) lived there (Αἰθίοπας).

Perseus visited this place when he fought with Medusa Gorgon and saved Andromeda.

Cepheus (Κηφεύς) (Kepheús) and Cassiopeia (Κασσιόπεια) (Kassiópeia) were King and Queen of Aethiopia. Also, they were Andromeda’s parents.



Sunday, February 18, 2024

Tales from childhood: Mr. Theodor and his life.

Mr. Theodor was a simple man. There were people who said that he is kind.

"He is a good father for his children," Mrs. Anne said.

It was true. Beth and Johnny knew their Daddy. Mr. Theodor knew them, too.

Also, he supported Timothy during difficult times.

Saturday, February 17, 2024

Ecosystem.

An ecosystem (Οικοσύστημα) or ecological system is a system with organisms. In it environment and organisms are together.

This is a part of science biology.

Ecosystems are in different climatic zones.

Plants and animals are parts of many ecosystems.

Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/ecosystem-biodiversity-concept-different-forest-habitats-2148562075



Saturday, February 10, 2024

Talaria.

Talaria (talaria) (πτηνοπέδιλος) or The Winged Sandals of Hermes were winged sandals in Greek mythology.

These shoes were made by Hephaestus (Hḗphaistos) (Ἥφαιστος).

Also, sandals with wings were symbol of Hermes (Ἑρμῆς).

The Nymphs (nymphae) (νύμφαι) had Talaria. Then Perseus (Perseús) (Περσεύς) took winged sandals. In these shoes the hero fought the Gorgon Medusa (Médousa) (Γοργώνες) (Μέδουσα) and saved Andromeda (Androméda) (Andromédē) (Ἀνδρομέδα).





Sunday, February 4, 2024

Great people: Jane Austen.

Jane Austen was an English writer. She was born on December 16, 1775, in England.

Sence and Sensibility (1811) Pride and Prejudice (1813), and Emma (1816) were her famous novels.

Jane Austen died on July 18, 1817, in England.




Saturday, February 3, 2024

Famous people and their quotes. Part ninety two.

                                                              Charles Dickens.

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“Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.”

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.”

“Never close your lips to those whom you have already opened your heart.”

Source of information:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/239579.Charles_Dickens

Friday, February 2, 2024

Literature. Part hundred seven.

                                                     "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling.

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi is a mongoose. He was a pet in a family.

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi met with other animals, such as: bird, snake, and rat.

Nag and Nagaina are cobras. They want to kill people. But Rikki save the family.

Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/rudyard-kipling-engraved-vector-portrait-ink-1672436269



Thursday, February 1, 2024

Homemade recipe for dry halva base.

Ingredients:

Crushed sunflower kernels-300 g

Dry roasted peanuts-150 g

Fry flour until cream color-100 g

Grated crackers-100 g








Mix all dry ingredients in one bowl. Add sugar syrup and vegetable oil. 



Bon Appetit!