Journal

Written in the Stars: The Mythological Origins of the Zodiac

Explore the zodiac’s mythological origins, where Babylonian astronomy and Greek legend transformed stars into enduring stories of gods, creatures, and human meaning.

The Anemone: Daughter of the Wind

Born from Greek myth and mountain breezes, Cassandra’s Anemone design captures the flower’s fleeting grace - an ode to nature and timeless beauty.

Greek Christening Traditions

Discover Greek Christening traditions, from sugar-coated almonds to small protective amulets for the child. Each tradition carries wishes for a life well lived.

Greek Easter Traditions

Discover the traditions of Greek Easter, from red eggs to feasts, and celebrate with Cassandra’s red jasper gemstone egg, a charming festive gift.

Secrets of Pompeii Surface at Last

New Pompeii discoveries: from a pizza-like dish to a Greek fresco of Cassandra and Apollo, vivid traces of myth and daily life rise from the ashes.

The Lift of the Veil

Discover the traditions behind the wedding veil, from Zeus and Hera in Ancient Greece to modern Greek Orthodox ceremonies and sacred blessings.

The Olympics: Where Gods and Games Were Born

Discover how the Olympic Games were born in Olympia, from Pelops’s daring chariot race to Zeus’s towering statue of divine power.

Persephone Books: Rediscovering Forgotten Classics

Often, pieces of writing are quietly forgotten, left out of print, considered out of fashion, or simply overlooked.  But some still have something vital to say and Persephone Books exists to give t...

The New Year's Tradition of Vasilopita

Each New Year, Greeks celebrate with a vasilopita, a cake hiding the lucky flouri. Rooted in Saint Basil’s kindness, this cherished tradition brings family, faith and fortune together in one meanin...

The Mystery of the God's Weapon

The Artemision Bronze still sparks debate - Zeus or Poseidon? Thunderbolt or trident, the mystery endures, echoing the power and rivalry of the gods.