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Athens (Αθήνα) 2004 OC - Eros (Έρως) and the Clepsydra (2)
This clip continued from the previous one. Here, the Clepsydra continued showing Greek history from the following in order: - the time leading toward the creation and power structure of the GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH (Ἑλληνορθόδοξη Ἐκκλησία; 324 BC - 1453). Good and Evil; Heaven and Hell are highlighted here, along with St. George slaying the dragon; - the TRADITIONAL period (1453 - 1832): the 1821-1829 Greek War of Independence (Ελληνική Επανάσταση) from the Ottoman Empire (Turkey of that time from 1299-1923) was highlighted. Greek independence was finally achieved in July 1832. Constantinople was conquered by it started this period. Most of us know that city as modern Istanbul today. Eros was seen here taking a handkerchief from one person to the lady in the same "time period" and, - the MODERN period (1832 - present). The modern Olympic Games has started with Athens 1896. Also highlighted here is the Karagiozis, which used shadow puppets. Plus, the "Greek blues" came to be in the 1920s. Eros, again, was seen here taking an item from someone "backstage" and giving it to one of the performers. The Clepsydra was completed by the arrival of the PREGNANT WOMAN, which symbolized the life and hope for the future. Eros took her outer garment, as she walked down the ramp to the water. Her arrival was accompanied by the singing from the late soprano Maria Callas (Μαρία Κάλλας; 1923-1977). Her glowing stomach led toward the lighting of the water, symbolizing the stars of the Milky Way Galaxy. A misty screen was used to "carry the stars" from the water to show the BOOK OF LIFE sequence. The main point here is the double helix of DNA (DeoxyriboNucleic Acid), which was discovered by James Watson of USA, Francis Crick of Great Britain and Maurice Wilkins of New Zealand. All 3 men received the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for this achievement. After that, the entire stadium goes dark to lead toward the main symbol of the old Athenian city-state.
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