‘IF I AM A POET , I OWE IT TO THE AIR OF GREECE” ALEXANDER I (Grandfather of Alexander the Great)
”…WHEN FIGHTING THE PERSIANS AT PLATAES…I WOULD NOT LIKE TO SEE GREECE ENSLAVED , AS I AM A GREEK TOO , OF THIS ANCIENT NATION…”
Were the ancient Macedonians Greek?
There is no doubt that ancient Macedonians were Greek. It is thoroughly proved by historic documents and archaeological discoveries which can be found in history books and museums in Greece and around the world. The most important archeological discovery in Macedonia is the tomb of King Philippos II. It was excavated in Vergina, Greece in 1978 and it proves beyond any doubt the Greekness of ancient Macedonia.
All the findings are characteristic of the Greek culture and all the inscriptions are written using the Greek language. Among the discoveries of this tomb is the “Vergina sun” the symbol that FYROM attempted to use on its flag initially. Macedonians had Greek names All the ancient Macedonian names mentioned in history or found on tombs are Greek.
All the kings of Ancient Macedonia had Greek names.
Nobody discovered ancient Macedonian names ending to -ov or -ovski or whatever
Facts which prove that ancient Macedonians were Greek people:
• Macedonians spoke a dialect of the Greek language All the monuments and inscriptions found in the Macedonia are written using the Greek language. There is no historic evidence to suggest that the Macedonians were using a different language.
Alexander’s name is Greek.
The word “Alexandros” is produced from the prefix alex(=protector) and the word andros(=man) meaning “he who protects men”. The prefix “alex” can be found in many Greek words today (alexiptoto=parachut e, alexisfairo=bulletpr oof – all these words have the meaning of protection).
Philip’s name is also Greek.
It is produced from the prefix Philo(=friendly to something) and the word ippos(=horse) meaning the man who is friendly to horses. The prefix “philo” and the word “ippos” are also found in many words of Greek origin today (philosophy,philology, hippodrome,hippocamp us).
• The regions of ancient Macedonia had Greek names.
The regions which formed ancient Macedonia had Greek names. Most of these names are used in Greece even today.
Macedonian architecture was similar to the Greek architecture.
All the buldings found in the Macedonia region have many common characteristics with the ones found in the rest of Greece. Palaces, temples, theaters markets are characteristic sampes of ancient Greek architecture.
• Macedonians fought together with the rest of the Greeks.
Macedonians always fought along with the other Greek city-states against enemies from Asia.
• Macedonians took part in the Olympic games. It is well known then ONLY Greeks were allowed to take part in the ancient Olympic games.
• Macedonians celebrated the same festivals as the rest of the Greeks. Examples of festivals which were celebrated in Macedonia as well as in other Greek states are the “Hetaireidia”, the “Apellaia” and many more.
• Macedonians took part in the Olympic games. It is well known then ONLY Greeks were allowed to take part in the ancient Olympic games.
• Macedonians celebrated the same festivals as the rest of the Greeks. Examples of festivals which were celebrated in Macedonia as well as in other Greek states are the “Hetaireidia”, the “Apellaia” and many more.
• Macedonians worshiped the same Gods as the rest of the Greeks. Several temples dedicated to the Greek Gods have beem discovered in Macedonia and especially in Dion the religious center of ancient Macedonians. It is obvious that the Macedonias worshiped the 12 Olympian Gods as the rest of the Greeks. The Gods were “living” on Mount Olympos which happens to be located in Macedonia.
How would that be possible if there was hostility between Macedonians and Greeks? This is another proof that Macedonia was considered a part of Greece THE HISTORICAL TRUTH
-Greek Culture has existed since 4000B.C
-Greek Language since 4000 BC
-Greek Art SInce 4000BC -Greek Science since 4000BC
-Greek Land since 4000BC
There are historical references of the name Greece and Greeks since ancient time by Middle Eastern Historians including from the then prosprerous Persia as well as from Greece, there was a connection, ownership and understanding between the Greek people and the Greek land, due to this connection there must of been a supreme name to Identify this land hence Greece (Hellas), the claim that Greece only existed from 1821 should be reworded as “from 1821 Greece got its independance from the ottoman empire” as it is a fact, even during ottoman time people knew of the name Greece.
STOP THE SKOPJA PROPAGANDA !
ΔΩΡΕΑΝ μάθημα Ελληνικής ιστορίας, γλώσσας και πολιτισμού από το ομογενή Α. Γ προς κάθε κατεύθυνση, αγράμματου και ανιστόριτου πολίτη αυτής της Υφηλίου.
