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Association of Friends of the Ancient Hellenic Civilization “Elefsis”

Association of Friends of the Ancient Hellenic Civilization “Elefsis” Athens , 2 5 th October 2010. GRUNDTVIG PARTNERSHIPS. Subjects of Presentation. Association of “ Elefsis” Cyprus Ancient historical places Ancient instruments. 27-Αυγ-14. www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com.

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Association of Friends of the Ancient Hellenic Civilization “Elefsis”

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  1. Association of Friends of the Ancient Hellenic Civilization “Elefsis” Athens, 25thOctober 2010 GRUNDTVIG PARTNERSHIPS www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com

  2. Subjects of Presentation Association of “ Elefsis” Cyprus Ancient historical places Ancient instruments 27-Αυγ-14 www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com 2

  3. Goals and Objectives of “Elefsis” Aims at the ethical defense and the restoration of Hellenism Considers the Human Being as a non-negotiable value. “ Recognizes the non-negotiable balance of the Natural World and of all life forms, according to the approach of the Hellenic Worldview Opposes anything that degrades human beings as personalities and turns them into waifs of situations and substances or puppets of other people. 27-Αυγ-14 www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com 3

  4. Goals and Objectives of “Elefsis” Prioritizes collectiveness and solidarity to fellow humans Considers diversity and polyphony essential, since they do not threaten but rather reinforce any group. Promotes orthological and free thinking, The Association strongly supports that Hellenic Civilization stands for Responsibility and Initiative 27-Αυγ-14 www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com 4

  5. Cyprus 27-Αυγ-14 www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com 5

  6. Cyprus "Because the place is fecundity and spit on this place and Aphrodite as emerged from the sea and came ashore, sprouted legs of sorts-gies plants in the country because in the land of Cypriots approaches a thank a busy thinking apt to satisfy the soul ...” Isiodos The island was baptized by our surname of Aphrodite, the “Kypris" and “Kypra", but considering it took its name from the son or daughter of mythical Kinyras 27-Αυγ-14 www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com 6

  7. Cyprus Goddess - Aphrodite 27-Αυγ-14 www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com 7

  8. Choirokoitia • Around 7000 bc • The village is built on the steep hillside • They lived in circular buildings 27-Αυγ-14 www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com 8

  9. Choirokoitia • Representing five circular buildings 27-Αυγ-14 www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com 9

  10. Palaipafos - Sanctuary of Aphrodite 27-Αυγ-14 www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com 10

  11. Sanctuary of Apollo, Kourion 27-Αυγ-14 www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com 11

  12. Pafos: Tombs of the Kings 27-Αυγ-14 www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com 12

  13. Lefkosia, within the walls 27-Αυγ-14 www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com 13

  14. Architecture 27-Αυγ-14 www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com 14

  15. Excavations of ancient monuments 27-Αυγ-14 www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com 15

  16. Monuments 27-Αυγ-14 www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com 16

  17. Historic streets 27-Αυγ-14 www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com 17

  18. Historical monuments 27-Αυγ-14 www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com 18

  19. Ancient instrumentsSeven-stringed Lyra 5th century B.C.Length 58cm, width 39cm, depth of soundbox 8cmShell of a wide land tortoise, arms made of horns, wooden kollopes.In pottery painting dating back to the 5th century B.C., a period rich in the portrayalof various elements, we note that lyres weretuned using leather straps with many knots which were tied to a yoke or crossbar which joined the two arms of the instrument.There are also references which mention the use of pegs. 27-Αυγ-14 www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com 19

  20. Three-string-Pandouris • Length 85cm, width 23cm, depth of soundbox 12cm • Etymology: рAн (whole) + дьсх (wood) i.e. an instrument constructed • entirely of wood • The Pandouris firstmade its appearance in theMesopotamia • area towards the end of the third millennium and became • more popular in the Egyptian kingdoms towards the middle • of the second millennium. • On a gobletmade of faience found in Cyprus and dating back • to circa 1400-1200 B.C., there is an illustration of a woman • playing the Pandouris clad in a transparent garment indicating • a clearly evident Egyptian influence. However it seems • that the instrument did not appear in the Hellenic world before • the 4th century B.C. www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com

  21. Epigonion • Length 98cm, width 43cm, depth of resonance 4,5cmfingers. Its exact dimensions, range of notes and characteristicsare unknown.According to archaic sources, the Epigonion was invented byEpigonos, a popular 6th century B.C. musician. (Polydeuces iv,59). In his book History of Musical Instruments, p. 137, Sachssuggests that the word Epigonion is derives from "epi" meaning"on" and "goni"meaning "knee", implying that themusician usedto place the instrument on his knees. During the Byzantine periodthe instrument is referred to as "psaltirion" and it was playedin an upright position in Christian churches before the big breakupof Christian churches (1054 A.D.). (Athenaeus iv, 183a).Nowadays, (following a long course of development), it is referredto as "kanonaki" clearly indicating that it is amulti-stringed canon. www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com

  22. Apollo's Kithara • 5th century B.C.Height 82cm, width 58cm, depth of soundbox 9cmWood, bronze weightsThis was the instrument worshipped by Apollo and it wasalways played by professional musicians.The Kithara is constructed entirely of wood and is very similarto the ancient Phorminx. Its soundbox is much larger andexpands without any connections to the arms that are attachedto the peichis with a sheet of metal. It isusually made with seven strings and itsmaincharacteristic is the complex structure ofits arms and its complicated apparatus foundin the interior.The technical expertise associated withthe construction of this apparatus demandsa very high level of knowledge in applied mathematics and physics in accordance with the production of sound www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com

  23. Samvyke (or Samvyx) • Length 111cm, width 36cm, depth of soundbox 15cm • Shell of sea-tortoise, leather, horn arm, wooden kollopes • It is a musical instrument which was invented by the poet • Ivikos, to the accompaniment of which Ancient Greeks used • to sing iambs. It is also described as a type of triangulor kithara. • (Suda 73 p. 237). • The epic poet Euphorion in his work "Περι των Ισθμιακών αγώνων",(About IsthmianGames), refers to amusical instrument • with four strings,whichwas used by Parthians and Troglodydes. • Samvyke is also the name used for one of the beseiging • instruments (Athinaious, "Deipnosofistae", xiv 215)Aristoxenous. www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com

  24. Pithkiavlin - πιθκιαύλιν • In Cyprus,, pithkiaflin has been identified with the shepherds, so it is a pastoral instrument. In recent years almost all the masters were shepherds in that institution. The shepherd with a "good ear" makes the pithkiafli to the same scale as that of Bell previously carefully chosen. He was the inseparable companion where they wandered with their flock in the plains and mountains. Performed with pithkiaflin Cypriot folk songs, the melodies of traditional Cypriot dances, laments and wedding purposes. www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com

  25. Tampoutsia - Ταμπουτσιά • The tampoutsia is like a sieve but skin without holes. It is essential household items, which was mainly used in rural homes to transport goods, but because it was made of leather, was that it was for percussion instrument in need. Old pithkiafli only later with the violin and more recently, with the violin and lute to accompany dancing and singing. It is played with two hands (palm and fingers) or two small pieces of wood, lying upright on his thigh tampoutsiari who is seated. www.elefsis.com.cy // elefsis@gmail.com

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