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Μύθοι, Παρεξηγήσεις Και Άβολες Αλήθειες Της Ελληνικής Ιστορίας

Author: Stayros Panagiotidis

So, the Spartans didn't throw children into the pit of Kira? Alexander the Great didn't cut the Gordian Knot? Are you going to tell us that not all Byzantines worshipped their last emperor? Did a bee...

So, the Spartans didn't throw children into the pit of Kira? Alexander the Great didn't cut the Gordian Knot? Are you going to tell us that not all Byzantines worshipped their last emperor? Did a bee design Hagia Sophia? The Hidden School never existed either? Nor did the Dance of Zalongo? And is the division among Greeks not responsible for the civil wars...

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So, the Spartans didn't throw children into the pit of Kira? Alexander the Great didn't cut the Gordian Knot? Are you going to tell us that not all Byzantines worshipped their last emperor? Did a bee design Hagia Sophia? The Hidden School never existed either? Nor did the Dance of Zalongo? And is the division among Greeks not responsible for the civil wars of the Revolution?

Did the English loans ultimately help the Revolution? Didn't Metaxas create IKA? Did Kazantzakis never get excommunicated? Wasn't Beloyannis' carnation red? Wasn't the sabotage at Evros done with sugar in the tanks' fuel tanks?

Really, didn't Churchill say that "heroes fight like Greeks"? Nor did Theodorakis invite us to choose "Karamanlis or tanks"? Didn't Ritsos write about the tanks that "dance in the streets of Prague"? And did Andreas Papandreou not first say that "Greece belongs to the Greeks," nor did he open and close the "time vault of History"?

Soon you'll tell us that Kapodistrias didn't use tricks to teach us to eat potatoes, that Einstein didn't steal the theory of relativity from Karatheodoridis, and that we didn't lose the opportunity for Americans to speak Greek by one vote. But why do you hate our myths so much? Small tales for big misunderstandings.

Revealing Myths & Truths

  • Ancient Greece / Byzantium: Did the Spartans really throw children into the Kaiadas? Did Alexander the Great actually cut the Gordian Knot? Was Hagia Sophia designed by a bee?
  • Revolution / Modern History: Did the Secret School ever exist? Did the Dance of Zalongo happen? Was the discord among Greeks responsible for the civil wars during the Revolution?
  • Contemporary Greece: Did Churchill really say that "heroes fight like Greeks"? Was Belogiannis' carnation red? Was Andreas Papandreou the first to say "Greece belongs to the Greeks"?

It is a book that offers short, concise narratives for each myth, ideal for those who love History and want to distinguish fiction from historical documentation.

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Author
Stayros Panagiotidis
Publisher
Kedros
Skroutz Book Awards 2025
-
Type
General History
Theme
Modern and Contemporary Greece
Language
Greek
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
224
Release Date
9/2023
Publication Date
2023
Dimensions
11x16.5 cm
ISBN-13
9789600453812

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  • katart14

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    Delightful read and extremely useful if you want to "put in their place" the semi-educated patriots. (I bought it as a gift for my son, but I couldn't resist and read it before giving it to him. I hope he enjoys it just as much...)

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  • DennisG

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    A masterpiece that all Greeks should read. The author proves with historical arguments and evidence that many of the things we believe are lies and myths, which a large part of Greece continues to believe even today. Knowing the truth, as the author says, makes you even more of a patriot!

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    Easy to read, interesting, it is read pleasantly and easily. I highly recommend it, I think the average reader will enjoy it as it debunks historical myths that we like to repeat in a well-written way.

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  • I liked the amount of information, also with its writing it teaches the method of the science of history.
    I would like it to explain why all these myths persist in circulating? But I understand that you can't expect everything from one book. Maybe it's an idea for a further small section.
    Overall, it is very good and useful.

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  • Vasil_aposto
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    4 out of 10 members found this review helpful

    In the chapter of the Greek revolution
    Regarding the former patron Germanos and the beginning of the revolution in location,
    Inaccuracies based on facts-testimonies are mentioned.
    I am not saying it.

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  • Evgenios_Evgenios
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    A book that is easy to read and debunks the myths of history as it is widely taught. The debunking of these myths does NOT diminish in the slightest the value of the truly glorious Greek history; on the contrary, it helps us to understand it better.

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  • Domenicodiver
    3
    16 out of 39 members found this review helpful

    Quite interesting what the author presents. However, the choice of topics as well as the overall writing has a clear political orientation that diminishes the book to the content of a partisan library.

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    The colleague did a very good job here. He wrote a mini manual with all the myths (especially the one about Churchill's alleged phrase and Britain someone had to say) that most people believe or that we ourselves used to believe and he debunks them one by one. As he writes himself, it is not addressed to experts, however, I enjoyed it and I believe that many others will do the same. Go for it.

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    We are surrounded by myths :), really enjoyed this book.

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  • Very good.

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    Excellent. Concise and comprehensive, just like No 2.

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    Interesting, albeit small in size

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  • Delightful read and extremely useful if you want to "put in their place" the semi-educated patriots. (I bought it as a gift for my son, but I couldn't resist and read it before giving it to him. I hope he enjoys it just as much...)

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  • A masterpiece that all Greeks should read. The author proves with historical arguments and evidence that many of the things we believe are lies and myths, which a large part of Greece continues to believe even today. Knowing the truth, as the author says, makes you even more of a patriot!

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  • Easy to read, interesting, it is read pleasantly and easily. I highly recommend it, I think the average reader will enjoy it as it debunks historical myths that we like to repeat in a well-written way.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • I liked the amount of information, also with its writing it teaches the method of the science of history.
    I would like it to explain why all these myths persist in circulating? But I understand that you can't expect everything from one book. Maybe it's an idea for a further small section.
    Overall, it is very good and useful.

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    0
  • In the chapter of the Greek revolution
    Regarding the former patron Germanos and the beginning of the revolution in location,
    Inaccuracies based on facts-testimonies are mentioned.
    I am not saying it.

    Translated from Greek ·
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So, the Spartans didn't throw children into the pit of Kira? Alexander the Great didn't cut the Gordian Knot? Are you going to tell us that not all Byzantines worshipped their last emperor? Did a bee design Hagia Sophia? The Hidden School never existed either? Nor did the Dance of Zalongo? And is the division among Greeks not responsible for the civil wars of the Revolution?

Did the English loans ultimately help the Revolution? Didn't Metaxas create IKA? Did Kazantzakis never get excommunicated? Wasn't Beloyannis' carnation red? Wasn't the sabotage at Evros done with sugar in the tanks' fuel tanks?

Really, didn't Churchill say that "heroes fight like Greeks"? Nor did Theodorakis invite us to choose "Karamanlis or tanks"? Didn't Ritsos write about the tanks that "dance in the streets of Prague"? And did Andreas Papandreou not first say that "Greece belongs to the Greeks," nor did he open and close the "time vault of History"?

Soon you'll tell us that Kapodistrias didn't use tricks to teach us to eat potatoes, that Einstein didn't steal the theory of relativity from Karatheodoridis, and that we didn't lose the opportunity for Americans to speak Greek by one vote. But why do you hate our myths so much? Small tales for big misunderstandings.

Revealing Myths & Truths

  • Ancient Greece / Byzantium: Did the Spartans really throw children into the Kaiadas? Did Alexander the Great actually cut the Gordian Knot? Was Hagia Sophia designed by a bee?
  • Revolution / Modern History: Did the Secret School ever exist? Did the Dance of Zalongo happen? Was the discord among Greeks responsible for the civil wars during the Revolution?
  • Contemporary Greece: Did Churchill really say that "heroes fight like Greeks"? Was Belogiannis' carnation red? Was Andreas Papandreou the first to say "Greece belongs to the Greeks"?

It is a book that offers short, concise narratives for each myth, ideal for those who love History and want to distinguish fiction from historical documentation.

Manufacturer

Author
Stayros Panagiotidis
Publisher
Kedros
Skroutz Book Awards 2025
-
Type
General History
Theme
Modern and Contemporary Greece
Language
Greek
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
224
Release Date
9/2023
Publication Date
2023
Dimensions
11x16.5 cm
ISBN-13
9789600453812

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Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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  • katart14

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    Delightful read and extremely useful if you want to "put in their place" the semi-educated patriots. (I bought it as a gift for my son, but I couldn't resist and read it before giving it to him. I hope he enjoys it just as much...)

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  • DennisG

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    A masterpiece that all Greeks should read. The author proves with historical arguments and evidence that many of the things we believe are lies and myths, which a large part of Greece continues to believe even today. Knowing the truth, as the author says, makes you even more of a patriot!

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • akopos
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    Easy to read, interesting, it is read pleasantly and easily. I highly recommend it, I think the average reader will enjoy it as it debunks historical myths that we like to repeat in a well-written way.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • I liked the amount of information, also with its writing it teaches the method of the science of history.
    I would like it to explain why all these myths persist in circulating? But I understand that you can't expect everything from one book. Maybe it's an idea for a further small section.
    Overall, it is very good and useful.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Vasil_aposto
    3
    4 out of 10 members found this review helpful

    In the chapter of the Greek revolution
    Regarding the former patron Germanos and the beginning of the revolution in location,
    Inaccuracies based on facts-testimonies are mentioned.
    I am not saying it.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Evgenios_Evgenios
    4
    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

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    A book that is easy to read and debunks the myths of history as it is widely taught. The debunking of these myths does NOT diminish in the slightest the value of the truly glorious Greek history; on the contrary, it helps us to understand it better.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Domenicodiver
    3
    16 out of 39 members found this review helpful

    Quite interesting what the author presents. However, the choice of topics as well as the overall writing has a clear political orientation that diminishes the book to the content of a partisan library.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it relatively interesting?
    • I liked the writing style in some parts
    • I would not read a book by the same author
    • I would not recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Οράτιος Νέλσον
    5
    18 out of 22 members found this review helpful

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    The colleague did a very good job here. He wrote a mini manual with all the myths (especially the one about Churchill's alleged phrase and Britain someone had to say) that most people believe or that we ourselves used to believe and he debunks them one by one. As he writes himself, it is not addressed to experts, however, I enjoyed it and I believe that many others will do the same. Go for it.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
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    We are surrounded by myths :), really enjoyed this book.

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  • Very good.

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    Excellent. Concise and comprehensive, just like No 2.

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    Interesting, albeit small in size

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    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
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    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Paper quality
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  • Delightful read and extremely useful if you want to "put in their place" the semi-educated patriots. (I bought it as a gift for my son, but I couldn't resist and read it before giving it to him. I hope he enjoys it just as much...)

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • A masterpiece that all Greeks should read. The author proves with historical arguments and evidence that many of the things we believe are lies and myths, which a large part of Greece continues to believe even today. Knowing the truth, as the author says, makes you even more of a patriot!

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • Easy to read, interesting, it is read pleasantly and easily. I highly recommend it, I think the average reader will enjoy it as it debunks historical myths that we like to repeat in a well-written way.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • I liked the amount of information, also with its writing it teaches the method of the science of history.
    I would like it to explain why all these myths persist in circulating? But I understand that you can't expect everything from one book. Maybe it's an idea for a further small section.
    Overall, it is very good and useful.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • In the chapter of the Greek revolution
    Regarding the former patron Germanos and the beginning of the revolution in location,
    Inaccuracies based on facts-testimonies are mentioned.
    I am not saying it.

    Translated from Greek ·
    4
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