Photos, videos and docs of John Sheldon, with the keywords: "Greek islands"

Cafe cat in Naxos.

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:23:21 +0000

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A friendly Naxian cat sits at a cafe table in Naxos town, island of Naxos.

Pottery on Naxos Island

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 16:08:23 +0000

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At the Limpertas Manolis Pottery at Manolis, Naxos Island.

The Royal Road at Knossos Palace

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 10:37:39 +0000

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This is one of the oldest and best preserved ancient roads in Europe. It originally ran from the sea, through the town, to the Palace.
The Knossos Palace remains are sited just south of modern day Heraklion in Crete. It was the centre of the Minoan civilisation and in mythology was the residence of King Minos. These are remains of the second palace on the site, which lasted from about 1700 to 1350 BCE.

Small entrance ramp at Knossos Palace

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 10:39:18 +0000

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The Knossos Palace remains are sited just south of modern day Heraklion in Crete. It was the centre of the Minoan civilisation and in mythology was the residence of King Minos. These are remains of the second palace on the site, which lasted from about 1700 to 1350 BCE.
This ramp lies at the end of the road from the sea. Its narrowness is believed to be for security reasons. The rest of the site does not suggest that smallness was important to Minoan architects.

Throne Room (Goddess Sanctuary) at Knossos

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 10:43:51 +0000

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The Throne Room at Knossos Palace is popularly thought to have been the place where the kings of the Minoan civilisation sat in state. It could equally have been a room dedicated to religious purposes, perhaps the main shrine in the Palace. This might explain the low ceiling and sense of mystery. The throne would have been where or a priestess representing the deity sat. (Minoan religion appears to have been founded on a mother goddess figure.)
The Knossos Palace remains are sited just south of modern day Heraklion in Crete. It was the centre of the Minoan civilisation and in mythology was the residence of King Minos. These are remains of the second palace on the site, which lasted from about 1700 to 1350 BCE.

The North Entrance at Knossos Palace

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 10:46:54 +0000

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The Knossos Palace remains are sited just south of modern day Heraklion in Crete. It was the centre of the Minoan civilisation and in mythology was the residence of King Minos. It is noted for its use of luxury materials, complex 'labyrinthine' architectural plan, advanced building techniques (including measures against earthquake damage and drainage that still works) and impressive size. These are remains of the second palace on the site, which lasted from about 1700 to 1350 BCE.
The 'North Propylaeum' is the North Entrance to the Palace and it is located at the end of the road from the harbour.

The Grand Staircase at Knossos Palace

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 10:41:54 +0000

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The Knossos Palace remains are sited just south of modern day Heraklion in Crete. It was the centre of the Minoan civilisation and in mythology was the residence of King Minos. It is noted for its use of luxury materials, complex 'labyrinthine' architectural plan, advanced building techniques (including measures against earthquake damage and drainage that still works) and impressive size. These are remains of the second palace on the site, which lasted from about 1700 to 1350 BCE.
The Grand Staircase is in the east wing of the Palace. It was once thought to have led down stairs to the royal apartments, but recent opinion holds that the rooms below would have been too gloomy for royal occupation. There are 54 stairs, remarkably well preserved.

The origins of Europe at Agios Nikolaos

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 10:43:50 +0000

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On the waterfront in the town of Agios Nikolaos (Saint Nicholas) on the island of Crete stands this 2012 Sculpture depicting Zeus and Europa. Zeus was the chief god in Greek mythology. His eye was caught by Europa, the daughter of the king of Phoenicia and he gained her trust on the Phoenician beaches disguised as a beautiful, friendly bull. Eventually Europa gained the confidence to ride on the animal's back. Zeus entered the Mediterranean Sea and took her to Crete (where he had spent his infancy). Their relationship lasted long enough to produce three children, one of whom was King Minos. He is credited with founding the first European civilisation which was based at Knossos on the island of Crete; his mother gave the continent of Europe its name. These stories are myths, but the Minoan civilisation of 4000 years ago was factual and magnificent.

Picturing Zeus and Europa

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 10:36:41 +0000

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Sit down photography with Zeus and Europa

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 10:35:04 +0000

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Through the spy hole in the Horn of Plenty

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 10:33:27 +0000

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The Cornucopia sculpture at Agios Nikolaos, Crete, which celebrates the creation of the Cornucopia by Zeus from one of Amalthea's horns. Amalthea was a goat who nursed Zeus in his infancy. The sculptors were Nikos and Pandelis Sotiriadi.

The Cornucopia sculpture at Agios Nikolaos, Crete

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 10:28:08 +0000

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Zeus, the chief god in Greek mythology, spent his infancy on the island of Crete. He was nourished by milk from a goat called Amalthea. Zeus accidentally broke off one of his nurse's horns. He blessed the horn so that it would always be full of what its owner desired. So came into being the concept of Amalthea's horn, the Cornucopia or in English the 'horn of plenty' - a symbol of abundance.
Speculation: The Minoan diet included octopus which was plentiful in the surrounding waters, and images of those creatures appear often in their art work. Is this why the sculptors, Nikos and Pandelis Sotiriadi, have made the horn of plenty resemble a tentacle?

Disembarking at Santorini

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 15:11:20 +0000

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The month of May is not in the high season for tourism in the Greek islands but there are still crowds of ferry passengers leaving and joining the ferry at each port.

Leaving the ferry at Santorini

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 15:07:45 +0000

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The month of May is not in the high season for tourism in the Greek islands but there are still crowds of ferry passengers leaving and joining the ferry at each port.

Unloading at Santorini

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 15:05:35 +0000

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The month of May is not in the high season for tourism in the Greek islands but there are still crowds of ferry passengers leaving and joining the ferry at each port.

The coastline at Santorini

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 15:03:55 +0000

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A lonely red boat is dwarfed by the high cliff face on the coastline of Santorini in the Cyclades.

Arriving at Mykonos

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 15:01:54 +0000

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A controversial picture? Objections to tourist invasions have been in the news lately. Perhaps my picture reflects the views of the people who are objecting.

Departure from Mykonos

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 14:57:33 +0000

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The month of May is not in the high season for tourism in the Greek islands but there are still crowds of ferry passengers leaving and joining the ferry at each port.

Greek Orthodox Church at Mykonos

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 11:22:41 +0000

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A church building sited in the harbour area at Mikonos in the Cyclades.

The Little Venice area at Mykonos

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:30:40 +0000

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Where the most western part of Mykonos town meets the sea is the area known as "Little Venice". Here the buildings have been constructed right on the sea"s edge with their balconies overhanging the water. During the 16th and 17th century pirating was common and it is believed this area was used for the necessary quick loading and unloading of goods.