A terracotta kantharos (drinking cup with high handles, mug!), with two female heads, attributed to the Brygos painter. Greek, Attic culture, about 490 - 480 B.C. Metropolitan Museum #bookshelves #writingcommunity #MetropolitanMuseum #amreading #amwriting #CircleOfPeace #AnUnexpectedAlly #booksky

Aryballos (made of glass). Blue oil container, yellow and turquoise zigzags. Found near Olympia, Greece, 6th - 4th B.C. Oil or perfume flask, glass, 7.2 cm high, at the J Paul Getty Museum. #bookshelves #writingcommunity #GettyMuseum #amreading #amwriting #CircleOfPeace #AnUnexpectedAlly #booksky

Late Archaic Greek kore carved from Parian marble, known as “Kore 670,” 520–510 BCE. Displayed at the Archeological Museum of Athens, Greece. #bookshelves #writingcommunity #Athens #amreading #amwriting #CircleOfPeace #AnUnexpectedAlly #booksky

Flowers, enriched by a graceful bird. A masterpiece. Displayed at the Topcapu Palace Museum in Istanbul. Turkey. #bookshelves #writingcommunity #Istanbul #amreading #amwriting #CircleOfPeace #AnUnexpectedAlly #booksky

✨For the myth-lover on your list…✨ Discover two Greek tales of courage, love, and the power of peace. 📚 Fresh retellings inspired by ancient myth—where women lead the story. #bookshelves #writingcommunity #amreading #mosaic #Books #ancientgreece #CircleOfPeace #AnUnexpectedAlly #amwriting

The three moiras/fates. From left to right: Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos, from a mosaic in the House of Theseus, around the 2nd century A.D.; Paphos Archaeological Park in Cyprus. #bookshelves #writingcommunity #amreading #mosaic #Cyprus #ancientgreece #CircleOfPeace #AnUnexpectedAlly #amwriting

A fun amphoreus decorated with dancing satyrs. Notice the jolly goat that dances along with them. At the Kanelopoulos Museum in the Plaka district of Athens, Greece. #Writingcommunity #amwriting #amreading #ancientgreece #Athens #satyrs #museums

Mosaic floor with black and white tesserae, uncovered near the Acropolis of Athens. The theme, tangential circles repeats in later years. #bookshelves #writingcommunity #amreading #Athens #ancientgreece #CircleOfPeace #AnUnexpectedAlly

The Helenistic Nektomanteeion of Acheron, the oracle of the dead. This is said to be a site where Greeks went to seek advice. Huge jars for storage. Cyclopean walls. Near Preveza, Greece. #writingcommumity #bookshelves #booksky #amwriting #amreading #Hellenistic #AnUnexpectefAlly #CircleOfPeace

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A colorful painting, an ancient work of art found in caves. Such paintings date back to 2,500-35,000 BC, back to the Paleolithic era. #writingcommumity #bookshelves #cavemen #booksky #amwriting #amreading #Paleolithic #caveart #AnUnexpectefAlly #CircleOfPeace

Papyrus plant segment found in Acrotiti, Thera, a Greek island, buried under the ash of a volcanic eruption that took place in the 17th century AC. Fine, vivid colors! #writingcommunity #ancientgreece #mythology #booksky #books #historicalfiction #GreekTales #Santorini

Today is the launch of my Greek translation of Circle of Peace, sequel to An Unexpected Ally! Yah!! #writingcommunity #ancientgreece #mythology #booksky #books #historicalfiction #GreekTales #Perse #Circe sophiakouidougiles.com/so/91Pcou-0Q...

Tall ceramic vase with wide mouth, geometric and decorations in relief, Thessaloniki Archeological museum. #Writingcommunity #ancientgreece #Thessalonikimuseum #booksky #bookshelves #AnUnexpectefAlly #CircleOfPeace

Terracotta red-figure oil flask dated 490-480 BC . Athena holding spear and helmet, wearing a protective garment with snake tassels and the Gorgon on her breast. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA #writingcommunity #myth #amreading #Greek #AnUnexpectedAlly #booksky #bookshelves

Your invitation to my book launch...join me if you are in Thessaloniki!!! #writingcommumity #bookshelves #Minoans #booksky #Santoroni #amwriting #amreading #Cycladic #ancientgreece #BronzeAge #CircleOfPeace #AnUnexpectedAlly #mythology #BookLaunch #Thessaloniki #RoyalTheaterCafe

László Krasznahorkai wins the Nobel prize in literature 2025. Hungarian novelist celebrated for dystopian, melancholic novels that ‘reaffirm the power of art’. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...

Bonta: Just minutes before the hearing, we got word that the Texas National Guard has been federalized. We asked the judge to issue a broad order — one that applies to every National Guard unit in every state — stating that none of them can be deployed to Oregon. She issued that order

Theseus, an Athenian prince was a selfish fellow. He convinced Ariadne he was in love with her and she saved him from the Minotaur. But he abndoned her after that! In the Vatican collection. #writingcommunity #myth #amreading #HistoricalFiction #AnUnexpectedAlly #booksky #bookshelves #Vatican

Akrotiri, from a Cycladic settlement on the island of Santorini, Greece, 3000 BC. Cover up from the eruption of a volcano. A worthy visit to this site. #writingcommumity #bookshelves #Minoans #booksky #Santoroni #amwriting #amreading #Cycladic #ancientgreece #BronzeAge #CircleOfPeace

Check digital format (kindle, kobo, etc) for frequent sales of one or the other 'Greek Myth" novels on sale for $ 2.99. I would rather continue writing than make money from the series! #writingcommunity #greekmyth #iamreading #HistoricalFiction #AnUnexpectedAlly #CircleofPeace #booksky #bookshelves

“The Circle of Peace,” is available in bookstores next month. A work of fiction inspired by ancient Greek tradition and the timeless struggles for peace and reconciliation. #writingcommunity #greekmyths #Perse #HistoricalFiction #AnUnexpectedAlly #CircleofPeace #GreekLanguage #booksky #bookshelves

The acropolis of Lindos on the Greek island of Rhodes. Temples dating to the 4th century BC. #writingcommunity #ancientgreece #Rhodes #booksky #bookshelves #AnUnexpectedAlly #CircleOfPeace #amwriting

A corner from Galerius Palace in Thessaloniki. Notice how the archeologists have covered the floor mosaics to protect them from exposure. #romanpalace #Geleriuspalace #Thrssaloniki #AnUnecpecyedAlly #CirclrofPeave #booktalk #bookshelves

Gold plaque of possibly Artemis as mistress of animals. 700 BC from the island of Rhodes. She is depicted with wings and flanked by two lionesses. #writingcommunity #greekmyths #Artemis #goldplaque #AnUnexpectedAlly #CircleofPeace #fiction #booksky #bookshelves #Rhodes

The wedding of Dionysus with Ariadne, portrayed in the ancient city of Zeugma, dates to the second century AC. Their forms are vivid, made of glass mosaics. #writingcommunity #greekmyths #Ariadne #Dionysus #mosaic #AnUnexpectedAlly #CircleofPeace #fiction #booksky

Each journey back to Greece stirs the myths to life again, urging me to reimagine them for today’s readers. #writingcommunity #CircleOfPeace #AnUnexpectedAlly #amreading #amwriting #ancientgreece #Booksky #novel #Fiction #Fantasy sophiakouidougiles.com/so/01PXSPThX...

A lekythos by the Amasis Painter depicting women weaving at the upright loom and spinning silk; at the Metropolitan Museum of New York. #writingcommunity #MetropolitanMuseum #CircleOfPeace #AnUnexpectedAlly #amreading #amwriting #ancientgreece #Loom

A delightful collection of musicians, terracotta statues found on the Greek island of Aegina. 250 BC. The joy of music through the centuries! #amreading #amwriting #booklovers #greekmythology #AnUnexpectedAlly #CircleofPeace #writingcommunity

Beginning user of Substack. Learning and posting every so often. Join me to chat about myths and tales! #amreading #amwriting #booklovers #greekmythology #fiction #nonfiction #writingcommunity #memoir #essays

Volute crater inspired by the theatrical tradition, connected to the Dionysian cult and mythological elements. The work features gods, heroes, along with mortals and immortals, highlighting the role of music. #writingcommunity #museums #italy #CircleOfPeace #AnUnexpectedAlly #amreading #amwriting

Found west of the palace of Knossos, a prince carrying lilies! Around his neck he wears a magnificent diadem of lily papyrus flowers while the crown on his head is adorned with peacock feathers. #writingcommunity #museums #CircleOfPeace #AnUnexpectedAlly #amreading #amwriting #ancientgreece #Minoan

Corinthian oinochoe, (vessel used to pour wine), artfully depicting stylized motifs. 600-575 BC National Archaeological Museum of Athens. #writingcommunity #museums #greece #CircleOfPeace #AnUnexpectedAlly #amreading #amwriting #ancientgreece

Sunday afternoon with books; thirteen local authors to meet, answer questions and talk with you about our books. Island books on Mercer Island, WA on July 27 from 2-4 pm islandbooks.com/event/2025-0... #amreading #amwriting #booklovers #greekmythology #fiction #nonfiction #writingcommunity

A luxurious bracelet depicting ivy, a plant often associated with god Dionysus. It is decorated with garnets, glass and emeralds. 2nd century BC. #writingcommunity #museums #greece #CircleOfPeace #AnUnexpectedAlly #amreading #amwriting #ancientgreece

Aphrodite entertaining her son, Eros. Found at the Greek island town of Tanagra, 4th-3rd century BC. Notice the preserved coloring. Hermitage Museum. #writingcommunity #sculpture #HermitageMuseum #greece #CircleOfPeace #AnUnexpectedAlly #amreading #amwriting #ancientgreece

The July edition of "In the Sun and in the Rain". Enjoy reading! www.sophiakouidougiles.com/so/c3PRrhjg5... #writingcommunity #July4 #Books #greece #CircleOfPeace #AnUnexpectedAlly #amreading #amwriting #greekmyths

Injured Amazon falling from horse, which is standing up. Marble sculpture, copy of the 2nd century AD from a Greek original of the 2nd century BC Naples, Archaeological Museum #writingcommunity #sculpture #NaplesMuseum #greece #CircleOfPeace #AnUnexpectedAlly #amreading #amwriting #ancientgreece

The bronze medallion with a bust of Athena was found in the court square in Thessaloniki. It is a masterpiece of the late Hellenistic period 150-100 BC. #writingcommunity #sculpture #ThessalonikiMuseum #greece #CircleOfPeace #AnUnexpectedAlly #amreading #amwriting #ancientgreece

Representation of the God Apollo and the Goddess Artemis on an Attic vase. The vase dates from 470 BC. and is located in the Louvre Museum. #writingcommunity #sculpture #LouvreMuseum #greece #CircleOfPeace #AnUnexpectedAlly #amreading #amwriting #ancientgreece

Decorated plaster ceiling portion from the antechamber to the king's bedroom (Amenhotep III) at the palace of Malkata, c. 1390–1352 B.C.) Minoan. At the Met Museum. #writingcommunity #museums #greece #CircleOfPeace #AnUnexpectedAlly #amreading #amwriting #ancientgreece #Minoan

The sacred olive tree, was gifted by the goddess Athena to the city of Athens, according to mythology. This is near the Erechtheion in the Acropolis of Athens. #writingcommunity #sculpture #museums #greece #CircleOfPeace #AnUnexpectedAlly #amreading #amwriting #ancientgreece

Sure looks pretty, doesn’t it?! 👇 We. Will. Not. Lose. Our. Democracy. 😎🇺🇸✨

Featured on Briggs on Books, a discussion about the value of retelling Greek myths in today's world. My new novella is Circle of Peace: A Greek Tale of Perse's Great Hall. #writingcommunity #greece #CircleOfPeace #amreading #amwriting #ancientgreece www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4fK...

Statue of goddess Athena, with her sacred owl, displayed at the Louvre. 1st-2nd CE. Original location, Beirut, Lebanon. #writingcommunity #sculpture #museum #greece #CircleOfPeace #AnUnexpectedAlly #amreading #amwriting #ancientgreece

Grateful to my generous hostess, Sarah, here is an interview about my new novella, CIRCLE OF PEACE. youtu.be/LOu7GcsuYMM #writingcommunity #sculpture #museum #greece #CircleOfPeace #AnUnexpectedAlly #amreading #amwriting #Caryatid #Erechtheion #ancientgreece

The Kore statue is often feature intricate drapery, elaborate hairstyles and the characteristic "Archaic smile," which became a defining feature of the period's sculpture. (5th - 7th century BC) #writingcommunity #greece #CircleOfPeace #AnUnexpectedAlly #amreading #amwriting #ancientgreece #Athens

A beautiful Apulian red-figure stamnos from the 4th century B.C., currently housed at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. It captures a mythological scene involving Theseus, Athena, Ariadne, and Hypnos #writingcommunity #greece #CircleOfPeace #AnUnexpectedAlly #amreading #amwriting #ancientgreece

🚨 #BREAKING #News US District Court #Judge Allison Burroughs says she will order the Department of Homeland Security and State Department to not make any changes to #Harvard’s student #visa program indefinitely. www.cnn.com/us/live-news...