Athenian Pillows

Panoramic night view of Athens from Lycabettus hill. You can see from left to right the Panathenaic stadium ("Kallimarmaro"), the National Garden, the Parliament and of course the Acropolis. *EXIF DATA* Focal length: 28mm Aperture: f/11 Shutter speed: 25 sec ISO: 200 *EQUIPMENT:* Camera: Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm II, f/2.8 Tripod: Manfrotto Edited with PS3

Members of the Greek Presidential Guard (known as "Evzonoi") in front of the monument of the Unknown Soldier, Syntagma square, Athens, Greece.

The "Agora" at the Olympic complex of Athens (Greece), where the 2004 Olympic Games, took place. A work of Spanish Architect, Santiago Calatrava

Drawn from the Athens Archaeological Museum, these golden octopi were embroidered onto clothing. Found in the Mycenean Acropolis and dating back to 1500BC.

In one of the halls dedicated to ancient Greek sculpture in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens.

View of the Parthenon from the Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece. Exhibits of the museum reflected on the glass. EXIF DATA 60 mm 5 sec f/11 ISO 200 Camera: Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

Here you can see the Acropolis of Athens, photo taken from Filopappos hill. On top of the rock you can see from left to right, the Propylaea, the Erechtheum and, of course, the Parthenon. On the lower left corner you can see the Odeon of Herodes (Herod) Atticus and on the upper right side, Lycabettus Hill, one more of the "trademarks" of Athens.

Athenian Owl Essential. Athenian owl design. Athenian owl history. Enjoy!

Shamrock symbol of Panathinaikos

One of the halls dedicated to ancient Greek sculpture in the National Archaeological Museum, Athens, Greece.

View of Athens and the Acropolis from Lycabettus hill, Attica, Greece. You can see all the way down to Piraeus port. Camera: Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

Better know as "Στύλοι του Ολυμπίου Διός" ("Stili tou Olympiou Dios") is one of the major atractions of the city of Athens. It was propably the largest temple of the ancient world. Located close to the Acropolis, which you can see in the background. Some info from WIKIPEDIA: "The Temple of Olympian Zeus (Greek: Ναός του Ολυμπίου Διός or Naos tou Olimpiou Dios), also known as the Olympieion, is a colossal ruined temple in the centre of the Greek capital Athens that was formerly dedicated to Zeus, king of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century BC during the rule of the Athenian tyrants, who envisaged building the greatest temple in the ancient world, but it was not completed until the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadria...

Are you a sailor or a seaman? Navigation officer? Serving in the navy? Do you like ancient maritime history? This classical Athenian Greek historian Thucydides quote on sailing and seafaring is for you! A collision at sea can ruing your entire day.

Level up your style with Kassandra and Alexios, be the eagle. Dark variant colour scheme.

a matter of perception? - Socrates aesthetic

Display your ancient Greek swag with this hand-drawn tetradrachm -- Show your fellow zeugitae that your hipster taste totally blows theirs out of the theatron!

The Parthenon (447 B.C.) on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece

The Parthenon (447 B.C.) on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece

Ancient Greek history and the Peloponnesian War is full of epic tales from both Athens and Sparta. After the Mytilenian Debate a Greek trireme was sent to countermand a previous order to punish the city of Mytilene, making it just in time to save the city.

Level up your style with Kassandra and Alexios, be the eagle. Gold/Sea variant scheme

Are you a libertarian who loves freedom as much as Ancient Greece & Greek history? Would you take a stand for freedom of the Greeks? Against progressive socialism & government tyranny? This ancient Greek Spartan helmet design is for you. Molon Labe!

Pericles was a prominent ancient Greek statesman, orator, and general of Athens during the golden age, between the Cat and Peloponnesian wars.

Are You into Greek mythology? or do you have who is obsessed with Athena in your home? Well, This Owl of Athena Design Is for You.

Perfect design if you love Athens, Greece!

Pythia was the name of the high priestess of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. She specifically served as its oracle and was known as the Oracle of Delphi.

The Athenian silver tetradrachm was one of the most instantly recognizable coins in the ancient Mediterranean world. The olive and owl are symbolic of Athena, the patron goddess of the city-state of Athens. The crescent moon we think was added at a later date to commemorate the Battle of Salamis.

History of Ancient Greece is full of epic mythological & historical tales. The Athenian military victory over the Persians at the Battle of Marathon was a major turning point in Ancient Greek history, ushering in the classical era of Athens & Sparta.

Here's a nightview of the Panathinaiko or Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Olympic Games of modern times took place in 1896. It has been there, in different form, since the ancient years. Since it was fully "covered" with famous pentelic marble, it took the "nickname" Kallimarmaron, whice means "beautifully marbled". In the deep background, on the right side, you can see Lycabettus hill, will on the left side you can see the slopes of Ardittos hill.

A painting of the Parthenon, The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece