#Kalymnos island

[seamusicpoetry]

Kalymnos island,Greece

February 2019

#Kalymnos island #Kalymnos #Greece #sea #Aegean sea #Mediterranean #sunset #boat #coastal

[gemsofgreece]

Shepherd of Kalymnos island (enactment). He is holding a tsambouna, the traditional Greek island bagpipes.

Photo of Odysseus Aporellis taken by Elias Pergantis. 

#greece #photography #landscape #shepherd #goats #animals #kalymnos #dodecanese #greek islands

[goexploregreece]

I want to introduce you to a Greek island that has captured my heart.

Kalymnos, situated in the southeastern Aegean Sea, is a beautiful island with a unique blend of history, culture, adventure, and relaxation.

Kalymnos has a rich and fascinating history that dates back to ancient times. The island has been inhabited since prehistoric times and was an important centre of trade and commerce in the Aegean. Later, during the Byzantine era, Kalymnos became a major producer of silk, and its residents were known for their weaving skills. Recently, the island has been famous for its sponge diving tradition.

The island's sponge diving tradition dates back over 100 years and is still alive and well today. Visitors can take a diving tour and witness firsthand the traditional methods passed down from generation to generation. It's a unique and unforgettable experience that gives you a glimpse into the island's fascinating past.

If you're looking for a more relaxed pace, don't worry, Kalymnos has plenty to offer. The island has some of the most beautiful beaches in Greece, with crystal-clear waters and stunning scenery. There are also plenty of opportunities for hiking, exploring ancient ruins, and immersing yourself in the island's unique culture. Make sure to visit Chora, the island's capital, and wander through its charming streets, admiring the traditional architecture and enjoying the local cuisine.

Another thing that Kalymnos is known for is its rock climbing. The island has some of the best limestone cliffs in the world and is a popular destination for climbers of all levels. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced climber, you'll find plenty of challenging routes to test your skills. The island even hosts an annual international climbing festival that attracts climbers from all over the world.

#goexploregreece #goexplore #greece #travel #traveller #travel tips #mustsee #mustvisit #greek #europe #beautiful views #rock climbing #climbing #greek islands #kalymnos #aegean #aegean sea #aegean islands #incredible views #wednesday #good morning

[epestrefe]

Κάλυμνος.Με θέα στην Τέλενδο.

#Τέλενδος #Κάλυμνος #Δωδεκάνησα #νησιά #θάλασσα #τοπίο #Telendos islet #Kalymnos #Dodecanese #Greece #Ελλάδα #islands #sea #aegean #nature

[aretis]

#Leros is an island at the southeastern end of the Aegean in the Dodecanese, northwest of Kalymnos, of which it is a continuation. It has a population of 7,917 inhabitants (2011 census) and an area of 54 sq km, with a coastline that reaches 71 km, thanks to its strong horizontal fragmentation. The largest village (Agia Marina Lerou) has a population of 2,672, which is the capital of the island, followed by Lakki with 1,990 inhabitants. Leros is a popular spot for those wanting to visit other islands of the Dodecanese as it is on the main ferry line between Rhodes and mainland Greece. Photo by @dino_kappa ↑ Leros island #leros #island #greece #endlessblue #doors #beauty

#lifestyle #myuploads #aesthetic #leros island #greece #photoshooting

[theoboopis]

idk if this is weird to post here but it's a video I made for a competition at Greek school lol... I animated it at the last second in one night, I was going to submit only audio but then, the day before it was due, I decided to try hard for some reason. if you speak Greek please forgive the mistakes, I'm halfway through A1 level classes T_T; translation under the cut if you're interested

translation -

My mother's mother is called Mavra but prefers to be called Voula. She's 86 years old and was born in a little village called Spilia, near Kyparissia. She was the fifth of nine children born to Sotiri and Anastasia Konstantelos.

She didn't go to school but worked on her parents' farm. My yiayia doesn't like to talk about her life in Greece, but I know one characteristic story about her childhood. One day she was stung by a scorpion and fainted. Instead of a doctor her parents called a priest. When she woke up, the priest was standing over her reading the last rites.

When she was 22 she left Greece with her sister Fotoula to come to Australia. There she met my pappou

My pappou Zacharias was from Kalymnos. He was born while the island was under Italian control. His mother Niki worked as a maid in Italian households and his father was a fisherman. In WWII when Germany took control of the island, Niki escaped to Gaza, where they lived in a refugee camp. They returned to Kalymnos after the war, but my pappou left again when he was 22 to work on cargo ships. [I think this is a mistake... he was 22 when he arrived in Australia, but I think he had worked on the ships since his teens] When his ship docked in Australia, he went ashore and never came back.

He liked living there, but after 9 months the authorities were chasing him. Because of this, in his words, "I met Voula at nine in the evening on Sunday, and by nine in the morning on Monday we were married." They were married 60 years, until the death of my pappou

#i drew it #which is more embarrassing - my 10 months on t voice or my greek or the half assed animation? #you decide #schoolwork

[women-throughout-history]

Artemisia I of Caria

Artemisia I of Caria was the queen of Halicarnassus (situated in modern day Turkey), as well as Kos, Nisyros and Kalymnos (all a part of the Dodecanese island group). Born around 520 BCE, Artemisia ruled during 480 BCE, though precise details regarding her birth and death dates remain unknown. She was the daughter of Lygdamis of Halicarnassus, and gained power in Halicarnassus and nearby islands after her husband's death, acting as guardian to her son Pisindelis while ruling under Persian suzerainty. She demonstrated remarkable leadership, participating with five ships in King Xerxes I's expedition against Greece in 480 BC, earning praise from the historian Herodotus for her intelligence, bravery, and influence on Xerxes. Her strategic acumen shone during the naval battles at Artemision and Salamis, especially in a critical manoeuvre at Salamis, where she skillfully evade an Athenian trireme by sinking an allied ship, misleading her pursuers and earning high acclaim from Xerxes himself.  Despite her significant contributions, her fate after escorting Xerxes' sons to Ephesus remains a mystery. Her legacy, immortalised in Herodotus' writings, showcases her exceptional bravery, securing her a lasting place in ancient history.

Sources: 

#artemisia of caria #women in history #history #artemisia i #herodotus

[heraldofcrow]

The absolutely ridiculous rabbit-holes I get led down when making connections in Soulsborne lore…I swear…

Here was today’s spiral staircase of madness!

It started with reading about Lund Cathedral and how it was dedicated to Saint Lawrence, the guy that distributed alms to the poor in his life and was martyred on a bed of coals. (Turn me over, I’m done on this side!)

Then I start reading about the astronomical clock in Lund Cathedral and notice a speculation about its possible creator—Nikolaus Lilienfeld. Remembering the cursed astronomical clock in Prague, allegedly built by Mikuláš…I start reading about Mr. Lilienfeld because of the Mikuláš/Nikolaus name connection.

Turns out Mr. Lilienfeld probably didn’t build the clock in Lund Cathedral, but he did build the one in St. Nicholas Church, Stralsund.

I then look up said church.

I discover it’s dedicated to St. Nicholas of Myra, the dude Santa Claus was inspired by. But I don’t care about him, because I notice the name Myra and think, “Lucatiel of Mirrah” lol.

IT’S NOT EVEN THE SAME NAME. 

(Brainrot is bad).

I then proceed to read about Myra, which brings me to notice the connections it has to Lycia. Kale was mentioned in sequence as well.

Brainrot returns. I now have three character names in mind—

Lucatiel of Mirrah, Licia of Lindelt, and Merchant Kalé. 

Brushing these off as unlikely to be connected, I continue to read about Myra. But I can’t help it and start reading about Lycia too.

I discover a well-known neighboring province of Lycia—Caria.

I start reading about Caria and come across the story of Artemisia II of Caria, commander of the Carian fleet and ruler of Caria after the death of her brother-husband, Mausolus. She was known for being a powerful female ruler and naval strategist, as well as being especially affected by the death of her husband.

Her grief was so powerful, that there are depictions of her consuming her husband’s ashes from a cup. (I wonder if she had a rebirthing egg too.)

At this point, I’m just confused, because I thought I knew about Artemisia…the famous commander of the fleets…the one that helped Xerxes…she was a favorite historical figure of mine? 

But then I realize I’m thinking of Artemisia I and not II. 

So then I read about Artemisia I of Caria, the other Carian queen. She helped the Persian king Xerxes I invade Greece and commanded a fleet of her own, most famously in the Battle of Salamis. 

A this point, I’m thinking…okay, got it. I’m all caught up. Then I see the names of the islands that Artemisia I ruled. And it starts all over again. 

Halicarnassus, Nisyros, Kalymnos, and…Kos. 

I swear to the gods that I will stop. I try to pull away, but nope.

Ah Kos, or some say Kosm. (They don’t). I read about the island’s history. It’s most famously speculated to be the homeland of Hippocrates himself, father of medicine and all that. He has a dream temple on the island? (Dream temples are…a whole thing).

There’s a lot of seaside villages there. I was of course, looking for any particular incident’s of *cough* massacre *cough* in the island’s history, but I only found one during World War 2 where General Friedrich-Wilhelm Müller of the German army ordered the deaths of several Italian POWs.

It *is* called the Massacre of Kos, but it’s not similar enough to make a connection. Sigh. 

So anyway, that also led me to discover a wargaming book called, “Swords of Kos Fantasy Campaign Setting” by Michael O. Varhola. Now I know that exists, I guess.

I have my obsessive brainrot to thank for leading me down this absurd rabbit hole, only to discover an extremely obscure wargaming book.

Unbelievable.

Now I just gotta decide which connections I actually made and which were just some halfway similar historical events. I love being a Soulsborne freak. 

#the worst part is #i already have read about these locations and people in the past #I studied plenty of history but of course i retain it better when i can relate it to my favorite video game series #deep sigh #anyway i’m insane #soulsborne #laurence the first vicar #rennala queen of the full moon #lucatiel of mirrah #mother kos #bloodborne lore #elden ring lore #CrowNotes

[jandjodyssey]

Bodrum to Kalymnos

OMG they are going to have to drag me off this gulet kicking and screaming, gluten free pancakes for breakfast 😜

After a delicious breakfast Jose had a massage and I got the washing organised and then we headed off for a walk around Bodrum. I enjoyed our morning looking around the castle, coffee and baklava. However, Bodrum is not somewhere I could spend much time. It’s full of tourists and touristy shops.

Back to the gulet for lunch (delicious again, good thing we’re back on the bikes tomorrow) and then we cleared customs and headed off to our first island, Kalymnos. On the way we had dolphins playing in our bow wave 🥰

We arrived at Kalymnos at around 6pm so got to have a meander before dinner. Jose and I found a little bar by the sea for an ouzo - had to be done.

Another delicious dinner on board. I don’t know what’s happening to us but again we enjoyed fish, two different dishes 😳. I’m a little tired after all this doing nothing today so an earlyish night.

[kiddseveride]

tag 10 people you want to know better

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relationship status: forever single

favourite color: blue

favourite food: i have so many! i guess if i have to choose, i’d say stuffed cabbage and pastitsio

song stuck in my head: fallingwater by maggie rogers

last thing i googled: “acnh label outfit themes” i was playing animal crossing and label was there and i wanted to do the theme right

time: 11:05pm (23:05 for anyone who uses 24hr time)

dream trip: visit Kalymnos, Greece aka the island my family (on my mom’s side) came from and also see the church my great-great grandmother built ALL BY HERSELF there

tagging: @shieldagent93 @light-miracles @padawanton @cyclone-rachel @mistyautumn @burzekwater @eagerforthesky @tkstrands @aintmyjewelry @meaningtotellyou

#a little about me #let me know if you’d want to be untagged

[shatar-aethelwynn]

The identities that food creates within cultural contexts include gender, status, class, and national to name a few. For example, anthropologist Carole Counihan has recorded the perceived notions among young Americans in the nineties that “lighter” foods like chicken and salad are “female foods” while “heavier” foods, like beef and potatoes, are seen as “male,” and that the genders should be cognizant of this in order to eat “appropriately.” More recently, Katharina Vester has analysed the discourses of food in a range of American writings, and demonstrates how texts promoting men’s cooking in the 1890s - 1970s constructed “ideal” masculinity. A notable example being Hemingway’s assertion that any average man can make a pie at least as good as his wife, a move, according to Vester, to oppose women’s culinary authority and influence. Vester also identifies voices of resistance in the recipe books of lesbian women who seek to use food and memoires to undermine the hegemonic norm that cooking is the way women express love to their husbands and children. In observing the eating habits of the Samburu of Northern Kenya, Jon Holtzman documents how the distribution and consumption of particular foods serves to structure Samburu social life, particularly in the delineation and status-maintenance of the warrior group (murran). Sugar consumption in eighteenth century England offers a pertinent example of how emulating the eating of upper class groups by the poor was a method of improving one’s own class standing and privilege. Ethnographic work conducted by David Sutton on the food of the island of Kalymnos near Greece reveals how national and local foods can become key markers of identity at different levels. Take for example the national significance of Greek feta made from ewe’s milk (versus the cow milk feta of Denmark), or the disagreement over what constitutes Greek bean soup depending on the regional identities of those debating. Greek foods also become vital for the maintenance of those identities should individuals migrate to new unfamiliar countries as it enables them to feel connected to their home communities through consumption of foods they know their families are also enjoying miles away. These diverse examples, though not exhaustive, demonstrate how food is entangled in the process of identity formation of individual eaters. Participating in eating with others then means that acts of consumption also contribute to much larger collective identities which are marked and closely regulated by those communities.

 - Eating Upon the Mountain: Deviant Consumption and Commensality, by Rebekah Welton

[seamusicpoetry]

Sunrise

#sunrise #Greece #Kalymnos #Kos #Dodecanese islands #pink #red #purple #colours #horizon #sea #Aegean sea #sky

[gemsofgreece]

Hello, could you tell us about Kalymnos and the history of weaving in Greece?

Hi! They are both broad topics, however I will do my best to summarize the most important and interesting information about them.

KALYMNOS

Kálymnos is an island which belongs in the Dodecanese, the southeasternmost islands of Greece. It is 26th in the list of the 50 largest Greek islands. It is the third most populous island of the Dodecanese.

Kalymnos was first inhabited by Carians and Phoenicians. By 1100 BC the island was inhabited by Dorian Greeks. Kalymnos participated in the Trojan War and Homer mentions it with the name Kalydnae. In the late Archaic period, Kalymnos was a democracy. For a time, it was captured by the Persians. When liberated again, Kalymnos remained an ally of Athens, however it did not meddle much with the Peloponnesian war. Like all the other regions of Greece, it fell under Roman rule and was a part of the Byzantine Empire in the middle ages. In the 13th and 14th centuries it came under the control of Venice and the Order of Knights of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem (Ιωαννίτες Ιππότες - Ioannites Ippotes in Greek) AKA the crusaders, just like most of the Dodecanese islands. The knights expanded and reinforced the original Byzantine fortress of the island which was there since the 10th century.

The ruins of the castle above the main town (Chora) of the island.

The Ottoman Turks attacked the island for about 80 years until they conquered it in 1522. Kalymnos was relatively privileged in the Ottoman Empire - islands were always more privileged compared to mainland Greek regions. In 1881, the Ottoman General Census found that the island had an overwhelming Greek majority (9,482 Greeks out of 9,716 overall population). In 1912, Italy conquered the island during the Italo-Turkish war and kept it until 1947, when, in the form of reparations after the Axis Occupation, Italy ceded the Dodecanese islands to Greece. The Dodecanese were the last region to get united with the Modern Greek state.

Kalymnos has a diverse, arid landscape. It is hilly and very rugged, while its coastline is very indented, forming numerous cliffs, caves and coves. This is why Kalymnos is an internationally popular rock climbing destination with more than 3,000 climbing routes. Kalymnos also has a small archipelagos of its own.

Kalymnos' economy is not based on agriculture, but rather tourism, traditional head scarf painting production and, most notably, sponge diving, which is the best known tradition of the island. Greece is the biggest exporter of natural sponges in the world, largely thanks to Kalymnian spongedivers and the island's seabed. Traditional sponge diving is extremely dangerous and potentially fatal and involves wearing a very heavy suit and holding your breath underwater for extended periods of time.

Artwork depicting the life of a Kalymnian spongediver © Francesco Zizola / NOOR

A folk song sang by Kalymnian sailors and divers has become popular around the world after French singer Dalida made a cover of it with romantic lyrics in 1970. The actual song however was sung by the ship's crew and it was meant to rouse a reaction from the spongediver so that if he struggled underwater, he would have the will to fight and manage to come to the water's surface. For example, the song makes references to the little joys of life, food, a comfortable sleep in a warm bed, sex, making a family, it mentions women (who could be real islanders the spongedivers were interested in), it mentions taking the City back (AKA Constantinople!), it mentions turning against the privileged lords of the island, it "threatens" the spongediver with unfairness ("you lads, I will give violets to you all, I will give two to each, but hey I am giving none to Yoryis (the spongediver)!"), it criticizes the spongediver's unresponsiveness (not pulling the rope) and implies his sister is with the crew, so anything that could potentially make a young man's blood flow and rouse a reaction from him and help him rise to the surface. I link the song below, performed by an actual crew from the island.

After the 60s a lot of Kalymnians emigrated to the USA and Australia, where they were usually employed in hard jobs, like constructing and painting bridges, used as they were in the demanding job of their island.

WEAVING IN GREECE

Weaving is a big, broad topic, especially because it was a well attested practice in Greece even in the Homeric Age. Therefore, and because the post is already long, I found some links that are very helpful and detailed and way more informative than whatever I would write here!

In this link here, there is a pdf about Byzantine weaving and textiles.

#greece #europe #facts #places #travel #islands #history #greek history #greek facts #kalymnos #sponges #climbing #rock climbing #weaving #arts and crafts #tradition #greek culture #anon #ask

[forrestdtcmouritzen]

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The "Isle of Patmos" is noted for the famous writings of Saint John the Divine, who wrote the book of Revelations in the Greek New Testament for the Holy Bible verses. He was exiled to this island after attempts on his life failed. аренда лодки в греции на неделю stop here, and the island has beaches having a beautiful vis. Skala is the main town, which caters to cruise ship travellers. However visit the monastery of Saint John above Skala, and the Monastery of the Apocalypse which built all over cave where Saint John had his vision of end periods. There are connections by ferry to Kos, Rhodes, Leros and Kalymnos, together small boat to the city of Lipsi.

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[sumiandwaynetakegreece]

5/28/2022 - Transfer day! We flew from Athens to the island of Kos (45 min flight). Picked up our rental car, investigated the ferry port of Mastihari (for tomorrow’s Kalymnos climbing adventure!), went grocery shopping and drove into the mountains. Our Airbnb is AMAZING. The host and his father were tending to the gardens and are so incredibly friendly! We drank their gifted bottle of local Kos wine on the veranda and watched the sun set.

[valkyries-things]

ARTEMISIA I OF CARIA // QUEEN OF HALICARNASSUS

“She was queen of the Ancient Greek city-state of Halicarnassus, which is now Bodrum, Turkey. She was also queen of the nearby island of Kos, Nisyros and Kalymnos, within the Achaemenid satrapy of Caria. She fought as an ally of Xerxes I, King of Persia, against the independent Greek city states during the second Persian invasion of Greece. She personally commanded her contribution of five ships at the naval battle of Salamis in 480 BC.”

#female history #war history #greek history