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Cypriot Christmas customs

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Cypriot Christmas customs

The holidays are approaching and the customs of Cyprus are many as well as the traditions that nowadays are revived mainly in the villages of the island. One of the most important …

The myth behind the word Lycanthropy

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The myth behind the word Lycanthropy

The word Lycanthropy has Greek origins and it comes from Lycaon. Lycaon was one of the ancient Greeks that didn't worship the Gods of Olympus. Some people did not worship the Gods …

Kakopetria Village

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Kakopetria Village

Kakopetria is a Town in Cyprus located 55 kilometers southwest of the capital, Nicosia, on the north facing foothills of the Troodos Mountains. It stands at an altitude of 667 metr…

Larnaca Castle

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Larnaca Castle

Larnaca Castle is a castle located on the southern coast of Cyprus. It was constructed to defend the southern coast of Cyprus and the harbour town of Larnaca and was later used as …