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Mythology of Cyprus
This is a quick crash-course into Cypriot mythology, cut down to something around 400 words. First important Cypriot myth is the myth of the birth of Aphrodite. In short, Cronus and his brothers castrated and cut their father, Ouranos, into pieces. When the castrated bit fell into the ocean Aphrodite was born. In Cyprus it…
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Tattoos and Piercings in Cyprus
Tattoos and piercings are not something you should get on a whim. It has to be something you’ve planned out and something you’re sure you’ll like. You don’t want a scar on your body forever for no reason! However, if you have a pre-set idea and you’re prepared then here’s an all-purpose review of the…
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Graffiti in Larnaca
When first arriving into Larnaca I noticed there was so much graffiti along the streets. There would be normal tagging that you see, but there were wonderful artistry as well that was painted along parking lot walls and buildings. I had never been much to stop and pay attention to graffiti back home but here…
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Echoes of the Armenian Genocide
People in Cyprus come from all over. Greece, Turkey, Great Britain, Russia, Egypt. It’s one of the biggest charms of this island. However, some of the reasons for people’s arrivals can be tragic. One afternoon I was walking around, looking for somewhere to sit and enjoy the day, when I saw a stark reminder of…
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It’s SO Early. But, Zorbas…
03:45 is what the clock on my phone reads when my first alarm goes off in the morning. It’s early. The only other times I’ve been awake at this hour have been to catch a flight, or if I’m still up from a really good night out. I try to be out of bed by 4 to…
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Inter-Institutional Bonding
For context: there are two different schools on this trip. Reed College and of course MSU Denver. 6 students come from Reed and 9 come from MSU. At the beginning of this trip I was, well, intimidated by the Reed students. They seemed to know what they were doing, while I was a complete novice.…
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Grigoris Afxentiou and Cypriot Identity
One thing you learn about Cypriots is that they tie their national identity pretty heavily to Greek identity. The British influence is hard to ignore though. Even after fighting to get the British out, whether for independence or enosis (union with Greece), it’s visible. Most people speak English here. And cars do still drive on…
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What the Heck is an Unguentarium?
After finding SO many pieces of random broken pottery, I was wondering if I’d ever find anything still in one piece! It seems rare to be lucky enough to find something whole. But one day on site, I got awfully close. What I had uncovered is known as an unguentarium, and I had to look…
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Things to Know About Cyprus
We had several informational meetings before going on this trip. It was emphasized that Larnaca is a pretty user-friendly place to navigate, which I as a novice traveler totally agree with. There are some random things I have learned about Cyprus that I think could be useful for anyone who might want to come here…
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C Team
There are many jobs on an archeological dig site, especially when a new trench is being opened. So much dirt has to be moved, and it requires a lot of people to move the dirt, transport the buckets, and sift through the dirt. Sifting is often a two person operation: one person pours the…
Vigla Archaeological Project 