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Greek pride has been really well expressed in the graceful Athenean photoshoot staged at the Panathenaic Stadium. She shared a sneak peek of their shoot for InStyle Hellas, showing off her commitment to her heritage. She wrote, “Love you Greece! There is nothing like the Panathenaic Stadium-it is an incredible monument of Greek and Olympic history.” The post became a groundswell of admiration as followers appreciated the classiness she displays in connecting with her heritage land.
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The Panathenaic Stadium, dubbed the marble hall of fame, is loaded with symbolism for being the very site of the 1896 first-ever modern Olympics. Menounos, who has always tried to promote her Greek-American identity, probably translated this pride to the shoot. While the fine details of the costumes have been kept secret, one wonders just how anyone could begrudge the praises flooding the comment section, calling her ‘Greek goddess’ and praising her for being forever young. One user declared, ‘I think Maria has the most gorgeous face in the world,’ whereas another was overflowing with pride, ‘You make us all so proud.’
The following comment seemed to oppose the majority: One gloomy voice came forth saying, ‘I wish Greece was what you all living abroad see but it is not.’ This led to an intriguing contrast between the idealized representation of Greece by the diaspora and the gritty realism faced by those who stay in the country. Another comment in Greek followed: ‘It’s just that Greece is burning,’ probably referring to the wildfires and economic crisis confronting the country.
But with such grim contemplation, the general tones of the remainder remained enthusiastic. Geo-enthusiasts were rushing to cover the comment section with blue heart emojis mingled with flag emojis. One American-born enthusiast deeply tied to Greece says, “My heart is in Greece,” while another called the photos “fabulous.”
Menounos has always been a bridge between Greek and American cultures as she uses her platform to promote Hellenic culture, cuisine, and travel. Perfume to glamour, this recent post is no exception, taking a serious bow to history. Whether it is the mockery emanating from the posing or the pull of their roots, very much common is their insatiable hunger to see Maria Menounos celebrating her roots in style.
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With a teaser promising to catapult it to must-watch territory, the full shoot for InStyle Hellas is all set for a release anytime soon. For now, however, it seems as if fans have to replay this gorgeously intoxicating preview over and over again-and maybe start planning their own pilgrimage to the Panathenaic Stadium!
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
