The Oriental stories by the Greek author Philindas Menos, are short humorous stories published in 1931. Philindas Menos says that they are stories that he head at different times from various people, living in the Eastern countries, which he collected and finally published in this small book called "Oriental stories".  To the story: THE LOAN The Grand Vizier Ali Pasha once wanted to come to an agreement with the ambassador of France so that Turkey could obtain a loan from France to establish a bank and build roads. -I am very much afraid, said the Frenchman, that you are making a beeline for Banqueroutte (bankruptcy). And Ali-Pasha replied, smiling mischievously: -But that's why we want the loan, your Excellency, for Banque et route (for bank and roads). And so, with his wit, he obtained the loan. (Translated in English by Naya Nomikou, on August 01, 2023) Copyright ©  2023 -  Νάγια Νομικού If you wish you can listen to the story in Greek on the following link. Turn...

  Summary In the fable "The Bear and the Two Travelers" by Aesop, two travelers come across a bear in the woods. One of the travelers quickly climbs a nearby tree to save himself, while the other, unable to escape, lies flat on the ground, pretending to be dead. The bear sniffs and paws at the motionless traveler, thinking he is lifeless, and eventually leaves. Once the bear is gone, the traveler in the tree comes down and asks his companion what the bear had whispered to him. The other traveler jokingly replies that the bear had warned him to avoid traveling with a friend who abandons you in times of danger. The fable Analysis The moral lesson of this fable is that in difficult situations, true friendship and loyalty matter. It highlights the importance of standing by one another and providing support when faced with challenges. The fable teaches us to value and choose our companions wisely, as a true friend is someone who stays by our side during both good and bad times. St...

Four windmills standing tall, On the seaside, above it all. Spinning sails, with rhythmic grace, Harnessing winds, in their peaceful space. Above the waves, their arms outspread, As the sea below them, whispers and fades. Four windmills, guardians of the shore, A symbol of harmony, forevermore. Their silence speaks, a calming sound, As tourists gather, all around. These four windmills, a sight to see, Standing proud, forever free. Copyright ©  2023 -  Naya Nomikou

In this poem Souris discourses the matter of politicians and how they become friendly with anybody when the electoral period is nearing. Who is this man? By Georgios Souris Translated in English by Naya Nomikou in December 22, 2022. Recently, a tall man with a tall hat and a smiling face, greets me whenever he meets with me. I wonder who he is and am troubled. He looks at me and I at him, he waves at me, and I wave at him. But I still don’t know who he is. Perhaps, he is short-sighted like me, and his eyes play tricks on him. I wonder... Were we schoolmates perhaps, or maybe old friends? But I am told that his behavior is the same towards other people too; and so, I conclude that the guy is running for mayor and greets us all so that he’ll win our votes! Copyright © 2021-2023 - Naya Nomikou You can listen to the Greek poem on the link below. Turn on the subs and from the gear icon choose English, for the English subtitles to appear.

  She is a creature of mystery and might; Fierce and proud, with a heart full of fire. A black cat with green eyes. Such a wondrous sight! Copyright ©  2023 -  Naya Nomikou

The flowers bloom in colors bright The birds sing songs of joy and light The sun warms up the earth and sky The breeze caresses as it goes by Spring time is a time of hope and cheer A time to celebrate the new and clear A time to enjoy the beauty all around A time to feel alive and sound Copyright ©  2023 -  Naya Nomikou

Summary This fable tells us the story of a farmer who felt compassion and pity for a snake stiff and frozen by the cold. He thus thought it wise to place the snake in his bosom, to save it apparently. But the snake, after having revived by the warmth and resuming its natural instincts, mortally bit the farmer. The farmer then, with his last breath, cried that he was rightly served for pitying a scoundrel. The moral lesson of the fable is: “The greatest kindness will not bind the ungrateful.” Analysis The moral lesson of this fable is a very important one and should be given due notice, though i find this fable as told here, not very successful for the following reasons:  The story talks about a farmer, to whom nature’s dangers are not unknown.  Why, why, why would a farmer ever place a poisonous snake in his bosom? So, it was naïve of  the farmer to rescue the snake in the first place and secondly, when he did, not carry it in a pouch but put it in his bosom. The fa...