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Ancient Greeks made offerings to sanctuaries for a variety of reasons, such as to seek favor with the gods, give thanks for blessings received, or ask for assistance in a time of need. The types of offerings varied, but they generally fell into these categories:

  • Animal Sacrifices: This was the most common type of offering made at ancient Greek sanctuaries. Animals such as sheep, goats, cows, and pigs were sacrificed, and their meat was usually shared among the community in a feast after the sacrifice. The type of animal sacrificed often depended on the god or goddess being honored. For example, a cow might be sacrificed to Hera, the goddess of women and marriage, while a goat might be offered to Dionysus, the god of wine and revelry.
  • Libations: Libations were liquid offerings, typically of wine, olive oil, milk, or honey, poured out onto a sacred altar or directly onto the ground. Wine was a particularly common libation, often poured out in honor of Dionysus.
  • Food Offerings: These could include cakes, fruits, and grains. Such offerings were often made in connection with agricultural festivals, as thanks for a good harvest or to ensure future bounty.
  • Votive Offerings: These were gifts given to the gods that were often left in a temple or sanctuary. They could be quite varied and included statues, jewelry, weapons, and other valuable goods. Some of these were quite elaborate and could be works of art in their own right.
  • Ritual Objects: Objects used in religious rituals, such as incense burners, lamps, and tripods, could also be left as offerings.
  • Tithes: In some cases, Greeks would promise a percentage of their income or spoils of war to a god, if the god would help them in some way. If their request was granted, they would then pay this tithe to the god's sanctuary.
  • Now, as for the specific locations you mentioned: Mount Olympus: This was believed to be the home of the Twelve Olympian gods in Greek mythology. As such, it would have likely seen a wide range of offerings, reflecting the diverse domains of these gods. Temple of Dion: Dionysus was the god of wine, revelry, and theatre. Offerings to him might include libations of wine, animal sacrifices (particularly of goats), and perhaps theatrical performances. Pella: This was the capital of the Kingdom of Macedon and the birthplace of Alexander the Great. It might have seen offerings reflective of its status as a royal city, perhaps including valuable votive offerings. Vergina and Aigai: These locations are associated with the ancient Macedonian royal family. Vergina is the site of the royal tombs, and Aigai was the ancient capital. Offerings here might have been made to honor the dead and ask for their favor in the afterlife. Thessaloniki: This city has a long history, dating back to ancient times. It would have seen a wide range of offerings over the years, reflecting the diverse gods worshipped there.
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Halloween is round the corner and this year we are going Paperless - save the paper with this cool services that ill make your parties unforgettable and you planet footprint at a minimum. Here are some of our absolute favourites!






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‘I found Rome mind-blowing. You’re standing in these ancient ruins and you’re not looking at the remnants of one civilisation, you’re looking at two built on top of each other."












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In the midst of her wedding ceremony, a princess is captured by a dragon and whisked away to a remote island. That's a great plot to begin with - I must admit I was unsure about this movie but it pleasantly surprised me . The set and costumes where utterly beautiful in every way. The leads were charming and the love story did not feel forced. A perfect take on Beauty and the Beast and dragons are way cooler.










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Have you watched the Borgias? If not you should seriously consider with a cast including Jeremy Irons, Francois Arnault and Holiday Grainger it was one of the best I've seen on TV. To bad it was canceled after only 3 seasons. But that doesn't mean we can't love it as much as we do. 

PS. The costumes are priceless.












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Can one really decide between the contemporary designs and classical pieces? I for sure can't - and this mix and match is always making me feel so nice. From long chandelier to a modern swing in your living room what is your biggest desire?











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From imperial residences and aristocratic estates to hotels and urban mansions, new book Abandoned Palaces by Michael Kerrigan contains remarkable pictures of ostentatious buildings that have fallen into ruin.


 General Joseph Howland (1834–86) was born into stupendous wealth in New York, his family having made its fortune in the China trade. He gave much of it away, as a lifelong philanthropist, endowing libraries and hospitals in the vicinity of Beacon, but the estate at Tioronda in New York, pictured, was a present to himself.



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 From ancient Roman villas to the French colonial hill station in Cambodia that was one of the final refuges of the Khmer Rouge, the book charts the fascinating decline of what were once the homes and holiday resorts of the most wealthy.
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