Alcyone of Trachis Aeolus, god of the winds, restrained the winds and calmed the waves so she could do so in safety. The phrase has since come to refer to any peaceful time. Its proper meaning, however, is that of a lucky break, or a bright interval set in the midst of adversity; just as the days of calm and mild weather are set in the height of winter for the sake of the kingfishers' egglaying. Alcyone of Trachis In Greek mythology, Alcyone or Alkyone (; Ancient Greek: Ἀλκυόνη "Halkyónē" derived from "alkyon" αλκυων "kingfisher") was a Thessalian princess and later on queen
Money, A Mythology of Darkness retrospective in Fantasporto. Money, A Mythology of Darkness Money, A Mythology of Darkness (Greek: "Το χρήμα - Μια μυθολογία του Σκότους", 1998) is a feature Greek film directed by the Greek director, writer and producer Vassilis Mazomenos. It was the first European feature 3D animation film and was awarded in 1998 with the Greek Ministry of Culture National Cinema Award and in 1999 with the Special Jury Award in Fantasporto (Portugal). In 1999 had also the Nomination for the Best European Fantasy Film and presented in a lot of festivals around the world such as Sitges Film Festival, Puchon International