Discussion: Axion Esti

Author: Odysseas Elytis

Description: Axion Esti is an epic poem blending Greek history, mythology, and personal reflection. Structured in a liturgical format, the poem’s title translates to "Worthy It Is," borrowing from Eastern Orthodox hymns. Elytis celebrates the beauty of the Greek landscape, its people’s resilience, and their struggle for freedom, particularly during World War II and the Greek Civil War.

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