About Petros Tourikis
Petros holds a BA and MA in Ancient History from Cardiff University. His primary research interests are the philosophy and culture of ancient Greece. He lives and works in Munich.
Education
MA Ancient History
Cardiff University, 2013
BA Ancient History
Cardiff University, 2009
Areas of Expertise
About Petros Tourikis
Petros holds a BA and MA in Ancient History from Cardiff University. His primary research interests are the philosophy and culture of ancient Greece. He lives and works in Munich.
Education
MA Ancient History
Cardiff University, 2013
BA Ancient History
Cardiff University, 2009
Areas of Expertise
How Pyrrhonian Skepticism and Nietzsche Make You Question Everything
Ancient Pyrrhonian skepticism questioned certainty to achieve tranquility, while Nietzsche transformed skepticism into an active philosophical critique.
15 Famous Tales from Ovid’s Metamorphoses
Ovid’s Metamorphoses is an epic poem that retells over 250 Greco-Roman mythological tales from the world’s creation to the deification of Julius Caesar.
How Ancient Greek Philosophy Can Lead to Wanting Less and Living Better
Ancient Greek philosophy shows that thoughtful living and self-restraint can guide us away from excess towards a steadier, more grounded existence.
What Did It Mean to Grow a Beard in Ancient Greece?
In ancient Greece, beards marked the line between youth and adulthood. They were also a symbol of important civic and philosophical distinctions.
5 Theban Myths That Shaped Greek Mythology
While not as famous as Athens or Sparta, Thebes played a prominent role in Greek myths, from the founder Cadmus to the tragedies of Oedipus and Antigone.
What Ancient Cynicism Can Teach Us About Idleness
How Diogenes of Sinope turned doing nothing into a radical act of freedom and why his philosophy matters more than ever in today’s busy world.