This blog shows my collection of postcards from around the world. It's viewing the world through postcards.
Showing posts with label Cyprus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cyprus. Show all posts
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Leda & Swan
This is an ancient greek mosaic dated around C3rd AD and is from the Imperial Roman Period. It shows Zeus in the guise of a swan seducing the Spartan princess Leda.
Thanks very much Nasia.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Cyprus
Another postcard from papermoon . Cyprus is the 3rd largest island in the Mediterranean sea, and one of the most tourist destination. This postcard shows the traditional way of breadmaking. I must say that the bread looks delicious.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Baths of Aphrodite
This is one of two postcards sent to me from Cyprus. According to Greek mythology this is where the goddess of love Aphrodite use to have her baths and she also met her beloved Adonis here as well.
Thanks Papermoon for such a lovely card!
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Cyprus,
waterfalls
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