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Erotokritos: A Cretan Tale of Love

Posted On February 14, 2020February 28, 2023 By Maria Paravantes2 Comments

Erotokritos: Greece's Epic Poem About Love

A Greek Romeo & Juliet, Erotokritos is an epic poem written in the 17th century by Cretan poet Vitsentzos Kornaros about undying devotion and love. Learn more

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