More coverage of the free admission to the Acropolis Museum today in celebration of Ochi day – the date that the Greek government refusal of the ultimatum given to them by Mussolini.

Acropolis Museum

From:
Kathimerini (English Edition)

Acropolis Museum celebrates ‘Ochi Day’ with free admission and special events
Friday October 25, 2013 (15:18)

In celebration of October 28 – a national holiday in Greece which commemorates the rejection by Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas of the ultimatum made by Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on October 28, 1940 – admission to the Acropolis Museum (15 Dionysiou Areopagitou), which will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the day, will be free of charge. The museum will also present a talk for adults titled “The Other Gods of the Acropolis” and an interactive workshop for children, titled “Myths in Images.”

Although Athena was the patron goddess of their city, the Athenians also worshipped a host of other deities, among them Zeus, Asclepius, Dionysus and Aphrodite. “The Other Gods of the Acropolis” addresses the cult practices and monuments associated with these other gods. The presentation will be held in English at 1 p.m. and French at 5 p.m.

“Myths in Images” gives children the opportunity to create their own artistic impressions of ancient Greek myths. Participants will draw and paint the mythological heroes of Greek antiquity.

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For details regarding talk and workshop times and reservations, please visit www.theacropolismuseum.gr or call 210.9000.900.

From:
Greek Reporter

Acropolis Museum Celebrates “Oxi Day”
By Nikoleta Kalmouki on October 25, 2013

In celebration of “Oxi Day,” on October 28, Acropolis Museum will offer its visitors free admission and special events.

October 28 is an important national holiday in Greece as it commemorates the day Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas rejected the ultimatum given by Benito Mussolini, the Italian Dictator in1940. This was the day Greece entered the second World War.

On October 28 Acropolis Museum will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and the admission will be free of charge. The Museum will present a talk for adults, titled “The Other Gods of the Acropolis” and an interactive workshop for children, titled “Myths in Images.”

“The Other Gods of the Acropolis” will give viewers the chance to meet the gods and heroes who were worshiped on the Acropolis and the places of cult of Poseidon, Artemis, Zeus, Asclepius, Dionysus, Aphrodite and other gods as well. The presentation will be held in English at 1 p.m. and French at 5 p.m.

“Myths in Pictures” is the title of eight workshops for children aged 8-12 years. Children will be able to create their own artistic impressions of ancient Greek myths. How did ancient Greeks manage to fit their myths in images? How did they give life and emotions to immobile protagonists? Children are invited to set up mobile laboratories in front of ancient heroes and monsters and draw famous ancient myths.