How did modern "greeks" in the 18th&19th cent. learn about Ancient Hellenic names?

TrueMacedonian · 02-08-2009, 04:24 PM

It was the Philhellenes of course.

Pelister · 02-10-2009, 10:39 PM

There are some good cases of Albanians being "re-christianed" the Sons of the ancient Hellenes, by Europeans before they enlisted for the army.

TrueMacedonian · 02-12-2009, 12:07 AM

Very true Paul. What does not exist will just be re-created in modern "greece". That is their motto for the last 170 years.

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Pelister Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,742	There are some good cases of Albanians being "re-christianed" the Sons of the ancient Hellenes, by Europeans before they enlisted for the army.

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