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Greece and Ethiopia

Greece and Ethiopia have had unwavering and unbroken bonds of friendship since ancient times. Greece is the land of freedom and democracy, also one of the pillars of worldwide civilization in all sectors {philosophy, poetry , art etc.} The great ancient Greek poet HOMER is frequently refereed to Ethiopia in his masterpiece ILIAD. Even the name Ethiopia comes from an ancient Greek word {Aithiops} which means a sun-burnt face. The source of the blue NILE is in Ethiopia, the only country in Africa which was never colonized by western powers, with its own ancient language:{Amharic} and history. The predominant religion of Ethiopia is Christianity which was propagated by Apostol Mathias. God Bless Greece and Ethiopia!!

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Date: 10/9/2024 2:42:00 AM
Thank you MM, for your enlightening historic summation. I enjoy learning about these things. Our poetry friend Demetrios Trifiatis as you might know is also a professor of Greek history. Thank you for sharing . Maria
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Mulu Magdalinos
Date: 10/9/2024 6:29:00 PM
Thank you ,Maria
Date: 10/8/2024 6:08:00 AM
Thank you for the historical information. I never knew that Mathias was instrumental in bringing the Christian message to Ethiopia. I thought he disappeared off the scene after he was appointment to be a disciple. Sara K
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Date: 10/7/2024 6:04:00 AM
Interesting historical write Mulu. Greece also plays an interesting role in Bible prophecy, though not in a good way, but as a conquering beast
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Tom Woody
Date: 10/7/2024 8:59:00 AM
Btw, that in no way is reflective of your excellent post, my friend
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Tom Woody
Date: 10/7/2024 8:44:00 AM
He was a bloodthirsty conqueror, just like all the rest
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Mulu Magdalinos
Date: 10/7/2024 8:43:00 AM
Alexander the Great the countries that conquered, he respected their civilizations and history, if you know that Alexander married a Persian woman, her name was ROXANY Even he ordered his soldiers to marry women of the conquered countries. He also bowed to chief priest of Jews
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Tom Woody
Date: 10/7/2024 7:13:00 AM
Interesting opinion, though totally in error. I suggest you research the conquests of Alexander, as well as the four competing generals who carved up his empire after his death
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Mulu Magdalinos
Date: 10/7/2024 6:36:00 AM
Tom ,Greece has never been conquering Greece has always transmitted light and culture.

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