Homemade roll with cherry.

Seven against Thebes.

The Seven against Thebes (Ἑπτὰ ἐπὶ Θήβας) (Hepta epi Thēbas) were seven characters in Greek mythology. They were at war in Thebes.

Eteocles (Ἐτεοκλῆς) (Eteoklês) and Polynices (Πολυνείκης) (Polyneíkes) were sons of Oedipus. The conflict started with them.

Polynices, Tydeus (Τυδεύς) (Tūdeus), Amphiaraus, Capaneus, Parthenopaeus, Hippomedon, and Eteoclus were the seven against Thebes.

They wanted to overthrow Eteocles and restore his brother Polynices to the throne. Almost all of them perished.

In the legends, Polynices took the necklace of Harmonia.

Also, there is a tragedy (play) of the same name written by Aeschylus.

Words.

Words vary greatly. They can sound different and have many meanings. There are good words and bad words. That is why it's important to use phrases appropriately and choose one's words carefully.

Sometimes, words can deeply wound a person. Also, it's need to speak in a quiet and calm tone.

One can discern rudeness and politeness from a person's words.

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Heliades.

Heliades (Ἡλιάδες), or Phaethontides (Φαεθοντίδες) were the daughters of Helios and Clymene.

In Greek myths and legends there were seven Heliades: Merope, Aegle, Lampetia, Phoebe, Aetherie, and Dioxippe. Also, they had a brother named Phaёthon (Φαέθων) (Phaéthōn).

He died when Phaёthon drove his father Helios's chariot across the sky.

The Heliades mourned their brother Phaёthon. Later, they turned into poplar trees, and their tears amber.

Tales from childhood: Kevin.

Hi, people! Timothy is speaking to you now. I want to tell you about a friend of my ex-wife's family. This man has known my child's mother since early childhood. His name is Kevin.

"I met Kevin long before I met you," my ex-wife often said.

Also, I remember him inviting my ex-wife and our daughter over. They visited him after our divorce-which happened because of my appearance.

I think my family is with him now. It's for the best.

Ladybug on the wall.

Recipe of homemade cookie bars with caramel.

Ingredients:

Flour-0.4 kg

Sugar-150 g

Eggs-3

Butter-100 g

Sour cream-80 g

Mayonnaise-80 g

Salt-1/3 tea spoon

Baking powder-1 tea spoon

Caramel-1 jar

Mix all ingredients in one bowl. Make a dough. Roll it. Warm up the oven 250 °C. Bake the dough about 20 minutes, 180 °C. Spread the caramel. At the top you can add nuts and/or raisins.

Literature. Part hundred thirty eight.

                                              Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne.

This adventure novel was published in 1872.

Phileas Fogg and his servant Jean Passepartout decided to go on a trip. They wanted to travel around the world in eighty days.

During this time, the characters met different people and had adventures. Phileas and Jean visited many countries. They traveled by train, elephants, sled, and etc.

This book has been translated into various languages. Also, there are many movies and cartoons about this story.

Great people: Ada Lovelace.

Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace (Byron) was an English mathematician. She was born on December 10, 1815, in London, England.

Lord Byron was Ada's father. Anne Isabella Milbanke was her mother.

Ada Lovelace was known as the first programmer in history. Also, she was interested in engineering and writing.

William King-Noel, 1st Earl of Lovelace, was Ada Byron's husband. They had children.

Ada Lovelace died on November 27, 1852, in London, England.

Famous people and their quotes. Part hundred twenty three.

                                                            Herodotus.

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“Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks”

“If a man insisted on always being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it.”

“The worst pain a man can suffer: to have insight into much and power over nothing.”

Source of information:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/901.Herodotus

Tales from childhood: Experiences.

Hello, dear children and adults! This is Mrs. Anne speaking. I'm an elderly woman, the mother of an adult daughter, and the grandmother of a young grandson.

I know about the disease that the lady in red suffers from. I feel so sorry for her! I don't understand those who stigmatize people who have been infected with this illness. The worst thing is that this is an incurable disease!

"Such cases happen. It's scary." my friend said and sighed.

"I hope she can handle it" I said with hope.

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Tales from childhood: My parents.

Hello to everyone who reads these lines! What did you do this summer? Have you already traveled, or are you planning on going soon? Perhaps you spent the time in a cozy village? Or even in your hometown, attending events?

It's all me, I ask, Maria, do you remember her? Ha-ha-ha!

I want to talk about my early childhood. I don't remember my parents very well. But life with them was wonderful! I was their only daughter, and they made me happy.

"Look baby, these blue flowers are for you," said my Mom and gave me a blue bouquet from the meadow.

Since then, I really love the color blue and I have a lot of blue things.

Ages of Man.

In Ancient Greece, people believed that there were different stages of humanity.

Golden Age (χρυσή εποχή) (chrysí epokhí), Silver Age, Bronze Age, Heroic Age, and Iron Age are ages of humanity in Greek myths and legends.

During the Golden Age, Cronus ruled. This is a utopia.

The Silver Age was ruled by Zeus, son of Cronus. People lived long then.

Humanity during the Bronze Age was made of ash tree. Their passion was war.

Then came the Heroic Age. Gods once again fought in various wars.

And finally, the Iron Age. It's more like the simple life of people.

Olympic medals come in bronze, silver, and gold for different places. This symbolizes the Age of Man (Γένη των Ανθρώπων).

Small cake with pieces of chocolate.

Semele.

Semele (Σεμέλη) (Semélē), or Thyone (Θυώνη) (Thyṓnē) was a princess of Thebes in Greek mythology.

Her parents were Cadmus (Κάδμος) (Kádmos) and Harmonia. Autonoё (Αὐτονόη), Agave, Ino, and Polydorus (Πολύδωρος) were Semele's siblings.

She was the mother of the god Dionysus (Διόνυσος) (Diónysos).

Semele met other gods and goddesses, such as: Zeus and Hera (Ἥρα) (Hḗrā).

Also, she was saved from Hades (ᾍδης) (Háidēs) by her son Dionysus.

Tales from childhood: Cool trip!

Good evening, dear people! What's new in your life? How did you spend your time?

It's me, Mr. H. About two months ago I wanted to go to the south with my family. There are beaches with the sea, warm sun, all the people around are happy and enjoying their vacation.

"I hope we can go to a warm city this year and relax there," I told my wife.

But then it turned out we couldn't go to the seaside this year. So my wife, son, and I decided to go to countryside. That's a fun way to relax, too. We can go into the woods, watch animals, and eat vegetables...

"We can go on vacation somewhere else." I said.

"Great idea!" my son said happily.

"Yes, I like it," my wife agreed.

Our summer vacation in the village was actually very interesting. My son and I went fishing, and my wife went to the market and bought a lot of necessary things. Also, we met new people.

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Necklace of Harmonia.

The Necklace of Harmonia (Ἁρμονία) (Harmonía), (also  known as the Necklace of Eriphyle (Ἐριφύλη) (Eriphúlē)). It was a precious ornament that brought misfortune to its owners in Greek myths and legends.

The Necklace of Harmonia was made by Hephaestus (Ἥφαιστος) (Hḗphaistos). It doomed all the descendants of his wife Aphrodite (Ἀφροδίτη) to misfortune.

This jewelry was given to Cadmus (Κάδμος) (Kádmos) by Europa (Εὐρώπη) (Eurṓpē). He then gave the necklace to Harmonia. Other goddesses owned it, too. Among them were: Semele (Σεμέλη) (Semélē), Eriphyle, Ino (Ἰνώ), Jocasta (Ἰοκάστη) (Iokástē), and Agave (Ἀγαύη) (Agaúē). 

Me today.

Recipe of homemade dough for any pastry.

Ingredients:

Flour-about 1 kg

Sugar-3 table spoon

Vegetable oil-3 table spoons

Salt-3/4 tea spoon

Warm water-300 ml. (40 °C, 104 °F)

Dry yeast-1 tea spoon

Baking powder-1/2 tea spoon

Mix all ingredients in one bowl. Make dough.

Leave dough in a warm place about 3-4 hours. After mix it make one big part. Roll and poke with a fork.

Bake the dough about 10 minutes. 200 °C (392 °F). Or you can fry this dough.

Literature. Part hundred thirty seven.

                                The Fox and the Crow by Aesop.

One day, the Fox was looking for food. Suddenly, she saw a Crow perched on a tree branch with cheese in its beak.

The Fox began praising bird and wanted to hear the Crow's "beautiful" voice. Immediately, the cheese fell out of the beak, and the cunning Fox took the food for herself.

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