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Sophia Kouidou-Giles @sophiakg.bsky.social · 3d

Today is the launch of my Greek translation of Circle of Peace, sequel to An Unexpected Ally! Yah!!

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Sophia Kouidou-Giles @sophiakg.bsky.social · 3d

Tall ceramic vase with wide mouth, geometric and decorations in relief, Thessaloniki Archeological museum.

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Sophia Kouidou-Giles @sophiakg.bsky.social · 8d

Terracotta red-figure oil flask dated 490-480 BC . Athena holding spear and helmet, wearing a protective garment with snake tassels and the Gorgon on her breast.
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

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Sophia Kouidou-Giles @sophiakg.bsky.social · 13d

Your invitation to my book launch...join me if you are in Thessaloniki!!!

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#Santoroni
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Watchdog Progressive @watchdogprg.bsky.social · 13d

László Krasznahorkai wins the Nobel prize in literature 2025.

Hungarian novelist celebrated for dystopian, melancholic novels that ‘reaffirm the power of art’. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...

László Krasznahorkai wins the Nobel prize in literature 2025

Hungarian novelist celebrated for dystopian, melancholic novels that ‘reaffirm the power of art’

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 17d

Bonta: Just minutes before the hearing, we got word that the Texas National Guard has been federalized.

We asked the judge to issue a broad order — one that applies to every National Guard unit in every state — stating that none of them can be deployed to Oregon.

She issued that order

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Sophia Kouidou-Giles @sophiakg.bsky.social · 18d

Theseus, an Athenian prince was a selfish fellow. He convinced Ariadne he was in love with her and she saved him from the Minotaur. But he abndoned her after that! In the Vatican collection.

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Sophia Kouidou-Giles @sophiakg.bsky.social · 21d

Akrotiri, from a Cycladic settlement on the island of Santorini, Greece, 3000 BC. Cover up from the eruption of a volcano. A worthy visit to this site.

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Sophia Kouidou-Giles @sophiakg.bsky.social · 27d

Check digital format (kindle, kobo, etc) for frequent sales of one or the other 'Greek Myth" novels on sale for $ 2.99. I would rather continue writing than make money from the series!

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Sophia Kouidou-Giles @sophiakg.bsky.social · 28d

“The Circle of Peace,” is available in bookstores next month.
A work of fiction inspired by ancient Greek tradition and the timeless struggles for peace and reconciliation.

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Sophia Kouidou-Giles @sophiakg.bsky.social · Sep 17

The acropolis of Lindos on the Greek island of Rhodes. Temples dating to the 4th century BC.

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Sophia Kouidou-Giles @sophiakg.bsky.social · Sep 16

A corner from Galerius Palace in Thessaloniki. Notice how the archeologists have covered the floor mosaics to protect them from exposure.

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Sophia Kouidou-Giles @sophiakg.bsky.social · Sep 13

Gold plaque of possibly Artemis as mistress of animals. 700 BC from the island of Rhodes. She is depicted with wings and flanked by two lionesses.

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Sophia Kouidou-Giles @sophiakg.bsky.social · Sep 10

The wedding of Dionysus with Ariadne, portrayed in the ancient city of Zeugma, dates to the second century AC. Their forms are vivid, made of glass mosaics.

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#Dionysus
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Sophia Kouidou-Giles @sophiakg.bsky.social · Sep 1

Yes. Two in this genre. An Unexpected Ally: A Greek Tale of Love, Revenge, and Redemption, and Circle of Peace: A Greek Tale of Perse's Great Hall. Available in print and digital versions; the first one also in audio.

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Sophia Kouidou-Giles @sophiakg.bsky.social · Sep 1

Each journey back to Greece stirs the myths to life again, urging me to reimagine them for today’s readers.

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#AnUnexpectedAlly
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#amwriting
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#novel
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#Fantasy

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Sophia Kouidou-Giles @sophiakg.bsky.social · Aug 23

A lekythos by the Amasis Painter depicting women weaving at the upright loom and spinning silk; at the Metropolitan Museum of New York.

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Sophia Kouidou-Giles @sophiakg.bsky.social · Aug 14

A delightful collection of musicians, terracotta statues found on the Greek island of Aegina. 250 BC. The joy of music through the centuries!

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Sophia Kouidou-Giles @sophiakg.bsky.social · Aug 8

Beginning user of Substack. Learning and posting every so often. Join me to chat about myths and tales!

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Sophia Kouidou-Giles @sophiakg.bsky.social · Aug 7

Volute crater inspired by the theatrical tradition, connected to the Dionysian cult and mythological elements. The work features gods, heroes, along with mortals and immortals, highlighting the role of music.

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Sophia Kouidou-Giles @sophiakg.bsky.social · Jul 26

Found west of the palace of Knossos, a prince carrying lilies! Around his neck he wears a magnificent diadem of lily papyrus flowers while the crown on his head is adorned with peacock feathers.

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Sophia Kouidou-Giles @sophiakg.bsky.social · Jul 21

Corinthian oinochoe, (vessel used to pour wine), artfully depicting stylized motifs. 600-575 BC National Archaeological Museum of Athens.

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Sophia Kouidou-Giles @sophiakg.bsky.social · Jul 15

Sunday afternoon with books; thirteen local authors to meet, answer questions and talk with you about our books. Island books on Mercer Island, WA on July 27 from 2-4 pm

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Local Author Festival

Welcome to our new website! We are happy to see you! RETURNING CUSTOMERS WILL NEED TO RESET THEIR PASSWORD.

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Sophia Kouidou-Giles @sophiakg.bsky.social · Jul 10

Not one I own, but I love these finds when I visit museums, because of the artists that created them in times before Christ. Amazing! This one is a gem.

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Sophia Kouidou-Giles @sophiakg.bsky.social · Jul 10

A luxurious bracelet depicting ivy, a plant often associated with god Dionysus. It is decorated with garnets, glass and emeralds. 2nd century BC.

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