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Read your horoscope!

On page 23

More

stories

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village

gossip!

This month’s cover girl

APHRODITE

Turn to page 16 for Love

advice!

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Hey!

This month is all about what is involved with being a girl!

In this issue of SEVENTEEN GREEK EDITION, we will cover all of the hot-

test trends, the best new hairstyles, pretty jewelry, and how to do amazing make-

up that will accent your face in all of the best ways.

As co-editor of SEVENTEEN GREEK EDITION, I find that a big part of being

a girl is being able to gossip and hearing all the gossip of the gods, so I have in-

cluded some of the juiciest stories that are floating around Olympus.

Many of my lady interns have mentioned that they enjoyed the horoscopes that

we included in the last issue and I received many letters from readers saying that

they enjoyed them as well, so we have thrown in a page dedicated to what’s going

to happen in your social life this August.

I hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as our staff of writers have enjoyed

creating it.

XOXO

-Apassionata Zeno

Letter From SEVENTEEN

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Seventeen/Contents

August 2009

2 Letter from SEVENTEEN

4 Gossip on the Gods:

Athene and Arachne

5 Ask Atalanta

6 Household Décor

7 Gossip on the Gods:

Perseus

On the Cover

16 Love Advice from the

Goddess Herself

8 Jewelry:

It’s All About the Gold

11 Braided, Made-Up and

Put Together:

The Ins and Outs of Hair and Make-up

13 Gossip on the Gods:

Persephone and Hades

14 Draping and Designs:

New Ways to Dress Up Your Wardrobe

18 Oedipus Rex Review

19 Fun in the Sun for

Everyone

20 Mix & Matchin’ Fun

23 Eat Up Some New Diet

Tips

24 Horoscopes

25 Farewell

26 Works Cited

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Yesterday was a beautiful day, not only because of the rays of sun shining through the tree branches, or the birds flying around and chirping, but because yesterday was the day that Athene and Arachne had the big contest of who could weave better. What was the meaning of all of this you may ask? Well, after having an exclu-sive interview with Arachne herself yesterday I collected enough information to hopefully shed some light on the situation at hand.

“Yesterday,” she told us, “I was sitting at home with my weaving when all of the sudden I had a slip of the tongue.” After asking her what she meant by that she told me that she had bragged that her weaving was better than Athene’s herself. Needless to say this was a ter-rible thing to have said and before she knew it Athene herself was knocking on her door.

Athene decided to spare her life as long as she agreed to compete in a weaving contest that was to be judged by local town’s people. People came from far and wide to witness the unthinkable. A contest between god and mortal.

It was agreed by all that Arachne would be the first to weave the best that she could, and her piece was just fabulous. The picture began with the image of two children, a girl and a boy, together. The image then continued to show the life that these two had together. When the vil-lage people saw her masterpiece they were filled with joy and they loved it.

Then, it was Athene’s turn and nobody believed that she would be able to win after the cloth that Arachne had just created before their eyes. Athene set to work. She wove scenes that humans had never seen before, they were scenes from Olympus. Her pictures consisted of the war between Zeus and Cronos and her violent birth from Zeus’s head.

The cloth that was woven from Athene’s loom depressed the town folk and depressed Arachne, who knew that she had lost to this beautiful piece of artwork. She went to a tree down the hill side and she hung herself. After Athene went to see Arachne, the girl disap-peared. Some people think that Athene person-ally escorted the girl’s body and soul to Hades in the underworld; others think that Athene burned the body in further hatred for the bragging girl; however, here at SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE we happen to know the truth. When Athene saw the girl dangling from the rope she took pity on her and decided to do something. She trans-formed the girl into a black bug-like creature who spins webs that are much like the cloths that Arachne loved so much to weave and Athene then told the creature that now nobody could ever compete with it’s weaving. Article by Mila Stehpano

Gossip on the Gods: Athene and Arachne

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Dear Atalanta,

I am having some boy problems.

My husband keeps leaving the

house really late at night. I’m only

15 and just got married, but I’m

not sure what he’s doing out at

this hour. Is he cheating? Should

I be worried? Thanks!

-Young and Confused

_________________________

Dear Young and Confused,

The only way to solve this problem

is to confront him directly. Simply

ask your new husband what he’s

doing out that late. He can’t be an-

gry with you just for asking! If I

were you I would also be curious,

and I understand your suspicions.

Give him the benefit of the doubt

until you get a complete an-

swer. Try saying something like,

“I realized you were out late last

night, is everything okay?” This

should spark a conversation relat-

ing to your problems. Good luck!

-Atalanta

Dear Atalanta,

I really like this guy, and he would

make a great husband, but my par-

ents don’t approve of him! I’m al-

ready 18 and I need to get mar-

ried soon! Do you have any advice?

-Not so Young and in Love

_________________________

Dear Not so Young and in Love,

I know exactly how you feel. Your

parents may not approve of your

husband-to-be, but I have a few

tips on how to lighten the situa-

tion. First of all, I would have a

long talk with your parents. Make

sure that they know all of the

good things about him, and how

good of a person I’m sure he

is. Stay positive! I’m sure Aphro-

dite will work everything out. Good

luck!

-Atalanta

Advice from Atalanta

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There are so many different

ways to decorate your dwelling, but

some are so obviously better than

others.

In order to be sure that I in -

clude everything that there is to need

to have a beautiful dwelling I ’ m go -

ing to just walk through a normal day

and give some tidbits on some of the

more elegant accessories.

To start off the day you can eat

your wine soaked bread on a white

plate with rare designs that will be

sure to impress anyone invited to eat

at your table. To go father into ta -

bles, a nice dark wood table will make

your andron look sleek and clean. A

great mosaic will be a fabulous addi -

tion to any andron.

For when you are cleaning your

house in the morning a new edition of

the palm frond brush with a longer

handle to sweep your floors.

Having the empty tinted walls

lined with vases and pottery will give

a more caring, warm sense to the

place that people often visit.

One must have the andronitis

properly furnished with the necessities

such as a table and chairs, which

should both be of matching wood and

should be comfortable to sit upon. A

fantastically furnished andronitis will

also have a number of pots and vases

with intricate detail.

The many rooms are all cen -

tered around the courtyard, so that

should be the main focus of your

house along with the andronitis. A

great courtyard has a bocce ball court

and many lounge chairs as well as a

fountain with a bathing tub.

I hope this helps you as you

start to shop for these essential pieces

of furniture!

Household Décor

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We have a story that will knock off

your boots! The nymphs of the west have

shared with us a story that nobody will be-

lieve! A mere mortal named Perseus has set

off to fulfill a promise to a king that is abso-

lutely outrageous.

Perseus and his mother were set a sail

in a ship by his mother’s father. Her father

met an oracle and was told that if her daughter

was to have a son her son would be strong

enough to kill him. Her father could not let

that happen. So when Perseus’s mother be-

came pregnant he set them both a sail in a boat

hoping that they both would survive and make

it to another land.

When they came to another land the

king of the area demanded that they be taken

care of, for the king had planned to marry the

beautiful young maiden. When they became

engaged much to the dislike of both Perseus

and his mother, Perseus who had heard of her

many times, promised to give the king Me-

dusa’s head as a wedding gift. Everybody

knew how impossible the task was, little did

they know, Perseus’s father was a god.

Perseus was brothers with Hermes who

he asked for a pair of winged shoes and direc-

tions to the place where Medusa was hidden

away by her sisters.

When Hermes told him he set off on

his way and met with the nymphs of the west,

who he told of his journeys. When he finally

left them behind they wished him good luck.

His travels are still a mystery and while

he continues on his journey we wait to see

what will happen. How will the story end?

Buy next month’s issue to find out!

Gossip on the Gods: Perseus

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Jewelry is a must have in any girl’s wardrobe. It can turn any boring chiton or himation into a complete and beautiful outfit. So what’s this season’s hottest jewelry trends? Well, according to fashion designer Calypsa Brygus, this fall is all about gold.

The writers at Seventeen especially like gold bangles and bracelets. You can pair this kind of jewelry with almost any outfit and it will always look great! You can ask your jew-eler to add bits of enamel for a pop of color here and there. Keep in mind that you don’t want to go overboard with jewelry. Keep it simple and pretty.

If you can’t afford gold, bronze has an equally good appearance. Though it may not have the same appeal as real gold, it will do. Remember, you are going to be buried with your jewelry, so choose wisely!

Our researchers recommend a stack of simple gold bangles, or you could even over-lap those with a thicker bracelet. Jewelry that includes animals, such as snakes, gives a unique touch to your look. The choices are endless! Just keep an open mind and you can work wonders with your jewels. Written by Aspasia Theronos

Jewelry: It’s All About the Gold

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Athene’s Armor

Buy your man armor– just in time

for the Olympic Games! Our ar-

mor is the best when it comes to

protection against wild animals or

other enemies!

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Godly

Jewels

Handcrafted by Hephaestus

himself

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Braided, Made-up, and Put

Together: The Ins and Outs of Hair and Makeup

So many readers have been asking

what the hottest new hair and makeup ideas

are. Well, after an interview with hair and

makeup artist Platonia Mysia, we have all the

answers.

You want to keep your cosmetics light.

Make sure that your makeup looks natural and

like you have stayed in the shade. Hercules

won’t like a tan girl! The paler the better. Pla-

tonia told us that you can grind up some char-

coal and mix it with olive oil for eye shadow

and contrast. This will work with any color of

eyes. If your lips get chapped and dry, simply

apply some beeswax.

Makeup should be kept to a minimum.

It is meant to enhance your look, not cover it

up. So have fun experimenting with these new

ideas!

There are a countless number of fresh

new hairstyles to try. From braids to hair pins,

we’re sure there’s something for you..

Braids are mostly used for girls with

longer hair. When you have long hair, it is es-

sential to braid it so it stays out of your face.

To braid, alternate 3 sections of hair and tie at

the end. Be sure that your braids frame your

face nicely. Add some pins for an extra touch.

For short or medium hair, headbands

are the best way to go. Simply part your hair

down the middle and place a gold or silver

headband at the crown of your head. Easy!

Hair and Makeup

Keeping up with

the latest hair and

makeup trends is

both fun and re-

warding. Whether

your hair is of

short, medium, or

long length, we are

sure that one of

these styles will

work for you. By

using gold or silver

headpieces, you

can add sparkle to

your medusa locks.

Pretty new makeup

ideas will also add

to your look.

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Athene’s Astounding

Perfumed Oil!

With our spectacular scents,

you’ll smell as good as a goddess!

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Breaking news came to us just mo-

ments ago. A huge story has exploded in the

face of society. We all know the plant goddess

Persephone, but where has she disappeared to?

The fields have been lacking of flowers for

weeks now and we must wonder what has hap-

pened to this beautiful girl.

A little village boy came to me and told

me that he had seen a gorgeous young maiden

skipping through the forest with a paint can.

She stopped to rip a bush out of the ground,

and when she did a huge hole opened up and a

black chariot with black horses and a large

frightening man came and grabbed her.

There’s only one god who would have done

such a thing = Hades.

At the end of the day the boy ran off to

play again and when he didn’t come back I

worried that Hades had grabbed him as well.

When I started to ask people where he was, a

little bird told me that she had seen him get

turned into a lizard and fed to a hawk by De-

meter for mocking her sorrow. Demeter is the

goddess of earth and she was also Perseph-

one’s mother.

The bird also shared with me that De-

meter soon realized that it had been Hades that

had nabbed her precious little darling and she

became enraged. She immediately went to see

Zeus at Olympus.

Zeus ruled that if Persephone had not

eaten any food, she would return to her

mother, but if she had eaten even a morsel of

food she would remain in the underworld.

Meanwhile, Persephone was enjoying

herself immensely with her Uncle Hades.

However, she refused to let a single grain of

food pass though her lips. She had met a new

friend while she stayed in the belly of the

earth. He was a completely normal boy except

that his eyes looked like they were that of a

lizard.

This boy new that if she ate anything

she would have to stay and he set out to con-

vince her to eat something to get back at her

mother. One day he was eating pomegranate

seeds and he got her to eat 6 seeds.

Zeus then ruled that she would have to

stay with Hades for 6 months every year. She

had to stay one month for every seed she ate.

Now every time the six months roles

around that Persephone must stay with Hades,

Demeter has said she will refuse to grow any-

thing.

I would like to personally thank Or-

pheus who shared with me all of the details of

the story that progressed in the underworld.

I’m sorry to hear about your wife.

Gossip on the Gods: Hades and Persephone

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As we all know, the clothing we wear is very sim-ple. It can be styled and restyled to fit whatever occasion it calls for. Lately, draping seems to be very in. There are so many styles and ways to drape your garments. The possibili-ties seem endless!

Even if you don’t have a lot of money, your sim-ple chiton can be transformed into a stunning and well put together outfit. You must only learn the art of draping.

Here are the steps to draping over one shoulder:

First, wrap your cloth around your waist at least once, and then pin it at the waist. Then throw the rest of the material over one shoulder, pull it around to the front, and then pin again.

One way to make the design above a little bit more elegant is to wrap the material around your waist several more times toward the end. It may take some more time, but it’s worth it!

Seems easy, right? That’s just the basic design, there are so many other variations. If you need any further help, ask your mom or sister. If that doesn’t work, you could always write in to Seventeen, We’d be glad to help!

Have any other ideas for draping? Pictures? Please send them to 115 Pantheon Street, Athens, Greece. We would really appreciate your ideas!

Draping and Designs: New Ways to Dress up Your Wardrobe

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Seventeen had an exclusive interview

with Aphrodite herself. It seems like more and

more girls are complaining about their ar-

ranged marriages lately, so we though Aphro-

dite would be the perfect girl to interview.

Based on the questions we asked her, we wrote

this article on how to cope with your arranged

marriage.

We know it’s difficult to stay with

someone you barely know, but it is necessary.

So here are some ways to deal with your ar-

ranged marriage.

·Always remember that your parents care

about you, and they arranged your marriage to

the best of their knowledge. They know what is

best for you in the long run.

·Your husband is probably off working most of

the time, so you won’t have to be with him all

the time.

·Your husband could be twice your age at this

point. You may still be maturing, so give your

relationship some time.

·Chances are your husband loves you very

much. If he provides for you and treats you

well, then try not to complain. Stay positive!

Maybe liking your husband isn’t an

issue at all. You might not even have a hus-

band yet! Maybe your parents didn’t arrange a

marriage. If that is the case, then here are some

tips on how to get a husband.

·Always make sure that you are sweet and per-

sonable around the guy you like. Never criti-

cize him and have a good attitude.

·

Make sure to show him your motherly quali-

ties. Your husband will divorce you if you can’t

be a good mother or bear children.

·Just be yourself. Being someone you aren’t

can only cause problems later in the relation-

ship.

Don’t worry too much about love. It

will find you in the end. Just keep your chin up

and hope for the best!

Love Advice From

the Goddess Herself

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From

Apollo

With our instruments, even you can

play as well as Apollo!

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An atrocious performance was

put on with director, Diokles Mysia.

Oedipus was played by the infamous

Heron Propitia. Cleon Philippia and

Nike Calliope also starred in what must

have been one of the worst perform-

ances in Heron’s career in acting.

The play started out with rough

memorization and a fair amount of nerv-

ousness, but towards the end of the first

act the actors all began to mellow out.

They seemed to have fun doing their

performance with their poorly made

props and last minute costumes.

Although the play was terrible

and the ads were misleading, there were

a couple good parts to it. The acting

done by the old man was okay, but still

not worth seeing twice. And admittedly

the gouging out of Oedipus’s eyes was

totally convincing. At least one viewer

looked like they could not stomach the

realism.

Overall, the performance was

sketchy and a total disgrace to the direc-

tor, prop manager, and the theatre itself.

Oedipus Rex Review

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Hera’s Himations

Look no further than the first stand on the left!

“This himation is the most beautiful piece of work in

all of Greece!” -Anonymous

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Diets and appetites are a big concern

with women and girls everywhere. All across

Greece mothers are asking themselves, “How

can I lose the weight that I gained while being

pregnant?” Well, now we have the answer.

With the appropriate amount of exercise dur-

ing the day along with a regulated diet and

soon the pounds will be just melting off.

Many married women and girls still

have the problem, “How can I exercise without

my husband noticing?” The truth is, you don’t

need to go out and run around the village eight

or nine times. Instead, when you clean and you

find yourself all the way across the hut from

your broom jog to it rather than walk.

There are also many other ways of get-

ting a better workout when doing house

chores:

You can jump up and down while you scrub

the dishes.

You can jog back and forth as you sweep.

OR

You can even dance as you cook.

Unfortunately, exercise is not the only

thing you have to do. You also have to eat bet-

ter and possibly considerably less than you

may be eating right now.

As a hard working wife and mother of

3 children, I know that after a busy day of

cooking and cleaning that there is nothing bet-

ter than to build up your energy by eating a

large meal. This is possibly the hardest thing

to change in your lifestyle: eating habits.

One way to do this is to let your food

stay in you mouth as long as possible, this

gives the illusion that you are eating more than

you really are. No matter how you choose to

do it, the real trick to losing weight is tricking

your body into thinking that you’re doing one

thing, when really you’re doing something

else.

So good luck and remember this is

something that you can choose to do for your-

self, but you are beautiful inside and out no

matter how much you weigh in the end.

Diets and Exercise

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Virgo

Aphrodite might tempt your man

to cheat this month, but don’t

worry. He loves you far too

much to leave! Things will get

better towards the end of the

month.

Thanks to Hermes,

you’ll receive a letter on

the 18th that is meant

for someone else. It will

contain a nasty rumor

about one of your clos-

est friends. You know

that it would hurt her.

Trust your gut and don’t

spread the lies.

Libra

This month is

full of surprises for

the Sagittarius girl. A

new love will enter

your life. He may

seem perfect, but get

to know him before

you make any long

term commitments.

Sagittarius

Aquarians are

very impulsive.

There are some great sales

this month, but before you

trade a lot of property, real-

ize that next month there

will be tons of new stuff in

the market place.

Aquarius

You’ve been working

hard on all of your house-

work, so when you finally

get done the night of the 8th

you really want some time

off to have a good time.

Thankfully that night there

is a big music event in the

town center!

Gemini

When you catch your husband

talking to a single women in

town you get jealous. Love

planet Venus and spiteful Pluto

stir up crazy jealousy. Remem-

ber his conversation could be

innocent!!

Cancer

You’re bound to be iffy

when asked for a favor, but

you’ll see you made the right

choice when good karma comes

your way.

You’ll meet

a really nice guy at the

marketplace and be-

come thrilled when you

find out the he is ar-

ranged to be your hus-

band!

You’re usually cautious,

but when fun-loving Jupiter-

joins up with Venus be ready to

take some risks.

You’ve been

feeling doubtful

about the guy picked

for your marriage, but

wait to get to know him

before you judge him.

Aries

The universe is telling

you to live in the pre-

sent, be sure to listen!

After a bumpy July,

Leos will shake off the

blahs of the previous

month and have a great

August.

Capricorn

Leo

Scorpio

August

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P

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Pisces

Taurus

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Bye!

Here at SEVENTEEN, we like to end our magazine with a final thought.

Our writers really hope you enjoyed the various articles on fashion, makeup and

jewelry and they gave you new ideas, while the marriage and advice columns

helped you with your life.

Oh, and how about those gossip stories? Juicy, huh?

If you would like to leave comments or ask questions, feel free to write us!

Have a great month!

XOXO

-Apassionata Zeno

Farewell

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Persephone’s

Perfect

Pottery

Perfect in more

ways than one!!