Marialena Perpiraki
Marialena is a journalist and content writer with an interest in comparative mythology and folklore. She holds a BA in Communications, Media & Culture from Panteion University of Athens and an MSc. in Media & Convergence Management from AAU, Austria.
Articles by Marialena Perpiraki
What Happened to the Lighthouse of Alexandria? Theories & HistoryThe ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria was the first lighthouse in recorded history and guided ships for centuries. It became one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
7 Museums to Visit in AthensWith more than 70 museums across the city, Athens has been a cultural hub for millennia. Here are seven of the best museums to visit in Athens, Greece.
With more than 70 museums across the city, Athens has been a cultural hub for millennia. Here are seven of the best museums to visit in Athens, Greece.
Top 10 Places to Visit in Athens, GreeceVisiting Athens? From the Acropolis to the Zappeion, here are the top landmarks, archaeological sites, and neighborhoods that you shouldn’t miss.
Visiting Athens? From the Acropolis to the Zappeion, here are the top landmarks, archaeological sites, and neighborhoods that you shouldn’t miss.
What Are the Six Labors of Theseus?On his way to claim his birthright in Athens, an ancient Greek hero encounters many dangers, known as “The Six Labors of Theseus.”
On his way to claim his birthright in Athens, an ancient Greek hero encounters many dangers, known as “The Six Labors of Theseus.”
Pandora’s Box: Curiosity, Misfortune, and Hope (Greek Myth)The Greek myth of Pandora’s Box is a cautionary tale about curiosity and reveals how the ancient Greeks viewed women, change, and morality.
The Greek myth of Pandora’s Box is a cautionary tale about curiosity and reveals how the ancient Greeks viewed women, change, and morality.
Lighthouse of Alexandria: Secrets of the Ancient WonderThe ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria guided ships safely into the Egyptian harbor for centuries and became one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
5 Mystery Religions of Ancient GreeceWhile most ancient Greeks worshipped the gods to appease them, some gathered in secret to reveal hidden truths. What secrets did the mystery religions of ancient Greece reveal?
While most ancient Greeks worshipped the gods to appease them, some gathered in secret to reveal hidden truths. What secrets did the mystery religions of ancient Greece reveal?
The Unexpected Links Between the Virgin Mary & Goddess AthenaDivine virgin mothers, bearers of holy wisdom, symbols of protection worshipped on the same grounds. The links between the Virgin Mary and Athena are too many to ignore.
Did the Ancient Greeks Warn Us About Robots?Artificial intelligence and robotics are rapidly invading our lives. Here is what ancient Greek mythology taught us about humanoid robots and the reasons they might intimidate you.
Artificial intelligence and robotics are rapidly invading our lives. Here is what ancient Greek mythology taught us about humanoid robots and the reasons they might intimidate you.