by Chloe | Jun 28, 2020 | Helios, Who Knew?
Ouzo (OOH-zo) is an anise-flavored clear liquor which is featured in Helios and the other novels in this series. The home-brewed raki similarly tastes like licorice. Its origins, like those of many alcoholic beverages, trace back to monasteries—holy spirits,...
by Chloe | Jun 13, 2020 | Helios, Who Knew?
The Moutza (MOOT-sah) is the most insulting hand signal among the Greeks. It consists of five spread fingers and an outstretched palm, facing the recipient, and is often accompanied by swearing. It dates to the Byzantine Empire, at which time criminals were paraded...
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