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Greek Time

By Michael Johnson. Greek Time . Greek months hecatombaion metageitnion beodromion pyanopsion maimacterion poseideion gamelion

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Greek Time

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  1. By Michael Johnson Greek Time

  2. Greek months hecatombaion metageitnion beodromion pyanopsion maimacterion poseideion gamelion anthesterion elaphebolion mounychion thargelion scirophorion www.timelessmythes.com

  3. The lunar and solar systems were used in the Greek calendar. Like all lunar calendars , the time difference will make the calendar fall out of phase.

  4. There were other calendars that were used in various part of Greece, such as the Macedonian calendar. Hesiod, who was most likely a Boeotian, had only named one month in the Works and Days - Lenacon, which was around January-February.

  5. The festivals were hardly ever quiet but included processions, singing and dancing.

  6. It appeared that the name of each month was normally named after its main festivals. You will find more detail about the festivals in the next article, titled Greek Festivals

  7. Almost all the Greek months are named after Greek gods

  8. Every Greek months are in the middle of normal American months

  9. The Greek has 3 different Esters

  10. And this is all about my Greek calendar By Michael Johnson

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