Interview with Magda Pothitos, Greek Australian / interviewer, Demetra Enizlis

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Pothitos, Magda
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Pothitos, Magda; Greek Australians - Victoria - Elwood - Interviews.; Greek Australians - Societies, etc.
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Magda Pothitos, born in Mytilene on the island of Lesvos, Greece recalls her family background and early years in Mytilene; the history of the castle and ancient theatre in Myilene; her family's (husband and son) migration to Australia, 1956; the family's early years in Melbourne, Vic., the economic and social circumstances new migrants faced; Greek religious customs and celebrations they still observe; concept of nikokira; customs relating to lechona period; nursey rhymes and lullabies; Greek stories and tales told to her children in their dialect; evil eye ritual, family experiences; folk medicine; the role and contributions of Greek women to Greek and Australian societies; traditional handicrafts; Greek organizations; future of Greek traditions and language.
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Interview with Magda Pothitos, Greek Australian / interviewer, Demetra Enizlis. [sound recording] /
Greek-Australian oral history and folklife project
2 digital audio tapes (ca. 115...
1998 Greek, modern (1453- ) Sound; Interview, lecture, talk 1

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