EVENT
Love, Witchcraft and Magic Spells
Outdoor AthensDATE
11 May 2024
TIME
11:20 - 13:00
VENUE
The Sanctuary of the Nymphs
Dionysiou Areopagitou, Athens
DESCRIPTION
This activity is only available in the Greek language.
“Love, Witchcraft and Magic Spells” transports us to the neighborhoods of the Acropolis and Thision on a walking route that explores the relationship between love and magic.
We will talk about wedding customs, the gods and patronesses of love, and immerse ourselves in the magical world of antiquity, to discovere spells, bindings and other magical practices. We will learn about their impact on the art, politics and society of the time. The walk will take us to the hills west of the Acropolis to reveal their secrets.
With this cultural walk, visitors will live a unique experience of immersion in ancient Greek culture and discover the secrets, values and flaws of human nature that shaped the world.
Route: Sanctuary of Nymphi (near Herodeon) – Western Hills (Nymphon, Moussa, Pnykas) – Deme of Kollytos (next to Ap. Pavlos) – Agia Marina of Thisiou
Design – Implementation: Georgianna Zogou, Historian – archaeologist
Meeting point: The Sanctuary of the Nymphs in Dionysiou Areopagitou, in front of the stairs that lead to Herodeion.
Closest Metro Station: Acropolis
Metro to Venue: 9 minutes walking
Wheelchair Accessibility No