#constantinopol

[laivinduroriginal]

Imperiul Bizantin: De la ascensiunea Constantinopolului până la căderea sa în 1453 - Moștenire, cultură și semnificație istorică

Imperiul Bizantin, adesea umbrit de omologul său occidental, este o civilizație fascinantă și complexă care a jucat un rol crucial în modelarea lumii medievale. Cunoscut sub numele de Imperiul Roman de Răsărit, Bizanțul a fost un far al continuității între lumea romană antică și era creștină medievală, servind ca o punte între Est și Vest timp de peste o mie de ani. Reziliența imperiului în fața…

[dianapopescu]

2 iunie: Sfântul Ierarh Nichifor Mărturisitorul, Patriarhul Constantinopolului

Sfântul Nichifor (Nikēphóros) a fost demnitar la curtea împărătesei Irina (797-802). După ce s-a dedicat vieții monahale, a devenit cunoscut pe larg pentru pietatea sa. A fost înălțat pe tronul patriarhal de la Constantinopol în anul 806 și s-a dovedit a fi un zelos apărător al sfintelor icoane. În anul 815, iconoclastul împărat Leon Armeanul (813-820) l-a exilat la Proconis, unde a adormit întru Domnul în anul 828. https://www.diane.ro/2024/06/2-iunie-sfantul-ierarh-nichifor.html

[wordsmithic]

If you think the Roman Empire fell in 476 AD, I'm here to tell you: No, it didn't!

The Metropolitan Museum of Art summarizes the history of the Roman Empire! This explains why Greeks called themselves Romans till the 19th century!

transcript: In 330 A.D., the first Christian ruler of the Roman empire, Constantine the Great (r. 306–337) (26.229), transferred the ancient imperial capital from Rome to the city of Byzantion located on the easternmost territory of the European continent, at a major intersection of east-west trade. The emperor renamed this ancient port city Constantinople (“the city of Constantine”) in his own honor (detail, 17.190.1673–1712); it was also called the “New Rome,” owing to the city’s new status as political capital of the Roman empire. The Christian, ultimately Greek-speaking state ruled from that city would come to be called Byzantium by modern historians, although the empire’s medieval citizens described themselves as “Rhomaioi,” Romans, and considered themselves the inheritors of the ancient Roman empire.

[geocursedtraveler]

 Echoes of Brâncoveanu: The Story of Lady Bălașa

  Join me on a captivating journey through history as we explore the life of one remarkable woman—Bălașa, the sixth daughter of the illustrious Constantin Brâncoveanu. Born in 1693, Bălașa grew up amidst the splendor of the court alongside her brothers and sisters. At just 16, she married Manolache Lambrino, a member of a prosperous family, but her life would soon take a dark turn. On the…

[christchristoph-ohmy]

Towards the Galata Tower, Istanbul, Turkey

[nataliaswarz]

Beautiful house on Bosphorus shores, Istanbul, Turkey

[diviani]

Beautiful house on Bosphorus shores, Istanbul, Turkey

[kittencafe]

Towards the Galata Tower, Istanbul, Turkey

[fire-in-the-dingo]

Beautiful house on Bosphorus shores, Istanbul, Turkey

[les-vampires]

The icon of “Panaghia Agiosoritissa,” also known as “Madonna the Advocate,” is one of the few icons that does not present Mary as mother. This icon, currently preserved in the Church of Santa Maria del Rosario, Monte Mario, Rome, was created in Constantinople during the 7th century.

Agiosoritissa (Mother of God), Constantinople, 7th century

[katerinaaqu]

Heyo!

I don't know how exactly to phrase this but I was wondering if you know anything about Odysseus trying/planing to kill Diomedes while they were stealing the Palladium. I have heard some people say that Odysseus did try to kill Diomedes while doing so but Diomedes noticed him so Odysseus stopped.

This feels so strange to me as Odysseus and Diomedes aren’t antagonistic in the Illiad and Diomedes is loved by Athena like Odysseus so betraying him, especially for hubris, seems like a good way to end up on Athena's bad side.

Also the translated summaries of Little Illiad I know don't mention it either but I know those translations can be missing out context. I suspect the Odysseus Betrayal is a "later adition" to the Epic Cycle but I am not that confident on that opinion.

Yes absolutely and I understand completely what you say. That is because the Palladium Heist betrayal story was peobably not part of the original epic cycle but rather a later adittion. More specifically through the work called Bibliotheca by Photius I, the ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinopole in 9th century seems to be mentioning in his work a Roman mythographer named Conon.

Conon lived and created during the times of Augustus. It seems that he is one of the oldest if not the oldest mythographer to ever mention this story. So the story quoted by Photius goes as such;

Basically after the revelation of Helen's Diomedes and Odysseus enter the city. Odysseus helps Diomedes on his shoulders so that he could climb but when he reaches out his hand Diomedes doesn't take him in and goes for the Palladium himself. When he comes back apparently Odysseus asks him on it and, according to Photius who quotes Conon, Diomedes "knows his cunning" and says that he didn't find it. That a spirit stole it and that he has another one. Odysseus realizes he is lying so he eventually draws his sword to kill Diomedes and take the Palladium to the Greeks himself. Apparently as he goes to stab Diomedes in the back, his sword casts a shadow by the moonlight or the glint of the weapon, Diomedes sees it and deflects him. He draws his own sword and threatens Odysseus with it wishing to "punish him for his cowardice" but eventually he decides otherwise (arguably knowing that the war needs him) and thus he drives him back to the camp while hitting him on his back with the flat of his sword. And according to Photius this is what gave the famous phrase to Greek language διομήδεια ανάγκη (Diomedes Need) which basically means "do something unpleasant out of necessity for the greater good"

So as you see the story does seem pretty bizarre. First it implies mutual distrust and rivalry between the homeric heroes for Diomedes doesn't take Odysseus in the temple, Odysseus asks him on the Palladium obviously with intention to steal it and Diomedes lying to him and of course the actual act. For starters Odysseus ready to kill Diomedes for the sakes of fame (while he literally saves his life in the Iliad) and not only that, be greedy and stupid enough to hold a sword to the moonlight. So it holds many contradictions to the entirety of Epic Cycle even Iliou Persis which also shows a more unpleasant side of Odysseus.

My guess is that the story is mostly linked to traditions of later years especially Roman sources and is not directly linked to the Epic Cycle. Even art of later years doesn't depict the Palladium Heist as a negative aura between the two heroes. If anything they seem to be cooperating just fine. And as I said this myth as told by Conon shows BOTH Diomedes and Odysseus as rivals and equally antagonizing and deceiving each other which doesn't usually appear to the Epic Cycle. Although of course we cannot be 100% sure given how the Epic Cycle is lost, it seems to me more like a roman legend that usually depict Greek heroes of Troy in general and Odysseus in particular, in the most negative light possible given how Odysseus is known for taking Troy, the mythical city of origin to the Romans (given how Aeneas who barely escapes with his life from Troy is the ancestor of the founders of Rome)

I hope this answers your question; to summarize it seems to me that this story of the Palladium Heist has as much connection to the Epic Cycle as Ovid has to Medusa legend; seems more like a version either created or told by Conon based on traditions of his time and the general anti-Odysseus climate.

[laivinduroriginal]

Corăbiile care au spart blocada impusă Constantinopolului de flota turcească

În ziua de 20 aprilie 1453 patru corăbii (trei genoveze și una bizantină) reușesc să spargă blocada impusă Constantinopolului de flota turcească aflată sub conducerea amiralului Suleiman Baltaoglu. Pătrunderea lor în Cornul de Aur, după ridicarea lanțului dintre Galata și Orașul Vechi e rezultatul unei succesiuni de întîmplări senzaționale, între care Dumnezeu cel răspunzător de suflatul în…

[dianapopescu]

11 martie: Sfântul Ierarh Sofronie, Patriarhul Ierusalimului

Sfântul Sofronie (Sophronius) s-a născut în Damasc, în anul 550 sau 560, într-o familie distinsă. După acumularea cunoașterii lumești a rămas nesatisfăcut, și a mers să caute și să obțină îndeplinire spirituală . În mănăstirea Sfântului Teodosie și-a aflat un tovarăș călugăr, pe nume Ioan Moshu, pe care și l-a ales drept învățător. https://www.diane.ro/2024/03/11-martie-sfantul-ierarh-sofronie.html

[wordsmithic]

As a Greek it's really bittersweet that the towns which belonged to Greeks are no longer theirs. Yet our ancestors left their mark and in Asian Minor there are evidence both from ancient Greece and Byzantium.

However it's sad they don't get the respect they deserve and now they make a comments war over the name of Constantinople.

Istanbul literally comes from the GREEK WORDS "Εις Την Πόλη" (in the city), so even if people debate about the name they should know that Both names have Greek roots. It's just the latter was inspired by the Greek language it's not 100% Turkish related 😅

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[onnahu]

Batfam as Cats

Because I actually know things about cats.

Bruce is a Maine Coon - they're really big, really smart, really strong and got that aristocratic looks to them. The Wayne heritage and all that shit. Black furr ofc. Also, they're great hunters. They will catch their pray. And tend to be territorrial. Very Bruce-like.

Dick is a Bengal - they're really active and agile, I just thought he's an acrobatic boy, and that's an acrobatic cat. Bengals are fast, smart, and really pretty, and needs much stimulation to not be percieved as mean. They need love, alright?

Alfred is a British Shorthair - and it's not all because it's a british breed, ok? It's just fitting. I honestly couldn't find a cat that would fit Alfred. And they are a fighters if they wanna, and they are nice and fluffy and patience if they wanna. So yes. A British Shorthair. Also they are like, one of the ancient breeds.

Jason is a Cypriot Cat - I wanted a natural breed for him. And the story about Cypriots is great. It goes like that: on Cyprus was an infestation of venomous snakes, so Helen of Constantinopole sent a boat full of cats to haunt them. When they were done, cats went their way and stayed there until today. Both in wilderness and in cities. I just think it's fitting.

Tim is a Burmilla - they are typically independent and do their own things, but are also very attached to their owner. Also, the existence of this breed was an accident. Tell me it isn't Tim with Bruce. They're also rare and expensive so there.

Cass is a Ragdoll - they were developed with a purpose. It's not like Cass exactly, but they were designet to be friendly and limp when picked up. It reminded me of how Cass was created to be a perfect weapon, to serve Cain. To be obidient. And later, when Cass runs away, she is gentle. She deeoly cares for those closest to her. She's loyal to others, but always to herself.

I'm open to other batfam members. Maybe I'll do the rest some other day.

[soulrestinginstpetersburg]

Remaining christian icons in Hagia Sophia, an Orthodox church turned to a mosque after Ottomans took Constantinopole, todays Istanbul. If it remained a church today, it would be the biggest Orthodox Christian church in the world.