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May 4th 2011
Published: May 19th 2011
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The owner of our hotel in Polis doesn't seem to like me a whole lot. He's friendly with J., but when he looks at me, he squints, sending me waves that seem to express: "I know what you're up to. We don't take kindly to people like you around here." He must have me confused with someone else. He offers us a drink, or some sweets? twice and we say no thank you, waiting for him to hand over the key, ... Read Full Entry



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The Four Seasons mosaicThe Four Seasons mosaic
The Four Seasons mosaic

The bust in the upper left represents Summer, the one in the upper right Spring, the bottom right Autumn, and the bottom left Winter represented as a bearded, grey man
Unidentified figureUnidentified figure
Unidentified figure

Possibly Dionysos or Aion, or the personification of some concept in relation to the Four Seasons
Narcissus falling in love with his reflectionNarcissus falling in love with his reflection
Narcissus falling in love with his reflection

"...at once seeking and sought, himself kindling the flame with which he burned..." "...as golden wax melts with gentle heat, as morning frosts are thawed by the warmth of the sun, so he was worn and wasted away with love, and slowly consumed by its hidden fire."
Aphrodite's Rock and BeachAphrodite's Rock and Beach
Aphrodite's Rock and Beach

Petra tou Romiou in Greek; legend has it that this is where Aphrodite emerged from the sea in a surge of foam and nakedness



25th May 2011

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29th July 2011

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