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Hello, I'm George Amad and I reside in Melbourne Australia. I am the Owner/controller of 'Father's Home Page'. I am privileged to know the KARDIAKI KALOSORISMA EIS TOO KATIKI SELIDA! Rev. Father Maximiadis   , whom I call ' Pappou ' ( old man ). Father is my unfaltering friend ( of a 32-year duration ), and mentor. He now lives alone in far northern New South Wales; 1,559 kilometres from Melbourne. His health and high years restricts his ability to be as active nowadays. I keep a vigilant and supportive eye on him, and hope to retain his presence on the internet for some time to come.

As you might have guessed - or eventually discover - this is a non-commercial site, with minuscule reciprocal advertising for gratuitous services given to our site for your convenience and enjoyment.

'Father's Home Page' is an enterprise of love, and runs on a shoestring budget. If you derive some intellectual entertainment from our site, all our endeavours would have been worth our while.

Ours is an heterogeneous site with an amalgam of the spiritual and secular free from pietism, fundamentalism; and sectarianism. It's a site for those interested in empirical and hypothetical constructs from the perspectives of the scientific, paranormal, preternatural; and supernatural.

'The Archive' is the recommended place to begin because it's the doorway through which all the pages on the site are accessed. It's user friendly, very navigable, and on par with all the pages throughout the site. If you wish, you may continue reading the Synopsis, or press here to enter 'The Archive' now.



ALL BOOKS ARE DIVISIBLE INTO TWO CLASSES, THE BOOKS OF THE HOUR, AND THE BOOKS OF ALL TIME. John Ruskin. Sesame and Lilies ( 1865 ) p. 16 'Of Kings' Treasuries'.
The 'Quotations for this Month' page is a mélange of spiritual and secular quotations which may be in German, French, Greek or Latin, followed by an English translation. The quotations are changed on the page on the first day of each month. This is a popular page. Some of our visitors call in monthly solely to read the quotations. I hope that you might consider joining them. If you wish to read the quotations please press here.





BOOKS ARE NOT ABSOLUTELY DEAD THINGS, BUT DO CONTAIN A POTENCY OF LIFE IN THEM TO BE AS ACTIVE AS THAT SOUL WAS WHOSE PROGENY THEY ARE; NAY THEY DO PRESERVE AS IN A VIAL THE PUREST EFFICACY AND EXTRACTION OF THAT LIVING INTELLECT THAT BRED THEM. John Milton. Areopagitica ( 1644 ) p. iv.

THE ENGLISH NOUN 'MYTHOLOGY' IS CONSTRUCTED FROM TWO GREEK WORDS: 'MITHOS' ( STORY ), AND 'LOYIA' ( KNOWLEDGE OR STUDY ). MITHOS IS A TRADITIONAL NARRATIVE OF SUPERNATURAL ( DEITIES ) OR IMAGINARY PERSONS, FIGURES, OR MYTHOLOGICAL DEVICES; AND REPRESENTS CONCEPTS ABOUT THEIR ACTIVITIES IN THEIR OBJECTIVE WORLD. THE GREEKS THOUGHT OF FATE TO INCLUDE 'ANAGKE' ( NECESSITY ) AND 'TYCHE' ( CHANCE ) WHICH WERE CENTRAL TO THE FUNCTIONS OF THE THREE GODDESSES: 'CLOTHO', SPINNER OF THE THREAD OF LIFE, 'LACHESIS, WHO TIES THE KNOTS AND MEASURES IT, AND 'ATROPOS', WHO CUTS THE THREAD. Rev. Fr. A. Maximiadis. In 'Dramatic Art: Greek Mythology, Foundation of Western Dramatic Tradition' Dramatic Art: Greek Mythology, Foundation of Western Dramatic Tradition " The article 'Dramatic Art: Greek Mythology, Foundation of Western Dramatic Tradition' suggests that western dramatic tradition were extrapolated from ancient Hellenic culture. It further suggests that the purist form ( Aristotelian formula of theoretical construction ) was strayed from by Britain's William Shakespeare, and France's Victor Hugo. One of our visitors commenting on this particular page said: " It should be a recommended page stop for anybody interested in the origins of Dramatic Arts ". So if you're artistically inclined you may wish to press here.



DRAMATIC ART: GREEK MYTHOLOGY, FOUNDATION OF WESTERN DRAMATIC TRADITION. EN MASSE: GERMAN, FRENCH AND ENGLISH SCIENCE, DRAMA AND LITERATURE. THE GODS AND OTHER FIGURES IN CINEMA. THE GODS AND LEGENDS IN PSYCHOANALYSIS. THE GREEK PLAYERS ON STAGE. DRAMATIC STRUCTURE FROM ARISTOTLE TO THE 'POT-BOILER'. TRAGEDY - A DEFINITION AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS. THE ORACULAR SHRINE AT DELPHI, THE BACKDROP TO THE OEDIPUS LEGEND. THE THREE FATES: CLOTHO, LACHESIS, AND ATROPOS. 'FREE WILL' vs. 'DETERMINISM', AND PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVES. AND CONCLUDING WITH THREE MILESTONES IN THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE WESTERN DRAMATIC TRADITION.


'Father's Photo Album' is a small collection of casual photographs of people, and places he has visited. When he becomes fully au fait with his 'Olympus' camera he hopes to take more photographs to include in his Album. If you're interested to view his Album, you may like to press here.

En masse: Part 1. Father's Photo Album of People and Places.

KARDIAKI KALOSORISMA EIS TOO KATIKI SELIDA!
The 'Graffiti Wall' is an unfettered open space for anybody who has something they consider worthwhile saying. The 'Wall' has attracted some strong criticism, presumably from the far right , regarding some postings, especially 'Father's Views on the Realpolitik of Imperialism in Iraq'. We hope that you'll make this a stopoff whilst navigating through this site. And if you like, please consider sharing your views with other visitors, by making an entry for publication on the 'Wall'. Press here to enter.

En masse: Father's Views on The Imperialist Realpolitik in Iraq, and The Trade Union Movement. Postings from Paul dos Remedios, Northern Rivers, NSW. Australia. Paras Deliyannis, Melbourne, Australia.


The Forum is a democratic platform for debating on diverse topics, and to provide intellectual entertainment. Anyone is free to suggest a topic, for example, 'Resolved: Capitol punishment should be abolished'. You are invited to argue either for or against a resolution. Others are invited to submit rebuttals from the negative side. All rebuttals must be supported with evidence, and participants are requested to retain an objective academic approach. Press here to enter.

En masse: Part 1. A democratic platform for debating on diverse topics, and to provide intellectual entertainment.


'George's Favourite Sites on the Internet' 'George's Favourite Sites' on the internet is committed to accumulating what I consider to be the most authoritative web sites on Middle Eastern affairs. I am of Lebanese extraction and hope and pray that the Israeli-Palestinian conflicts will soon come to an end, and that both sides of the agonizing political, religious, and social divide will soon coexist in mutual respect and understandings of each other though professing different ideologies. Each individual site is a well-spring of copious information. A visitor in Mexico City e-mailed me to say that she was: "... in the page for half a day and hadn't even visit half of them". I hope that you'll visit these sites also. And I also hope that you'll gain sympathetic understandings of both the Palestinian and Israeli plights, and pray that they may soon enjoy peaceful coexistence through a peaceful resolution for the benefit of all. Press here go to my favourite web sites.

En masse: Part 1. Some of the most outstanding and authoritative web sites on Middle Eastern affairs.


The 'Open Letters' page is composed of letters written to: Jagad Guru Siddhaswarupananda Paramahamsa Chaitanya ( Manila Philippines ), Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupãda's International Society for Krishna Consciousness ( Los Angeles U.S. ), and entertainer Mr Rod McLennan ( Melbourne Australia ). These letters argue against misappropriation of the Torah, and Christian Scripture by soi-disant Gurus to Hinduize the unwary. And rebuking entertainer Mr Rod McLennan for wearing a T-shirt trivializing the mass murder of Jews by the Nazis. Press here if you wish to read these 'Letters'.

En masse: Jagad Guru Siddhaswarupananda Paramahamsa Chaitanya Mission, Manila, Philippines. Mr Rod McLennan, Melbourne, Australia. International Society for Krishna Consciousness, Los Angeles, California U.S.


'THE GUEST BOOK'
'The Guest Book' is an autonomous page for visitors to enter favourable, or unfavourable, comments about our site. There is a facility to rate our pages, or forward private correspondence directly to Father. And a section to view our 'Privacy and Practices Statement', and to read visitor's letters. Press here if you care to visit.

En masse: Part 1. YOUR LETTERS AND FATHER'S REPLIES.


'Father's Favourite Web Sites' includes people whom he has admired and respected for their contributions towards humanitarian or cultural activities. He also includes specialized journals and magazines, academic institutions, and some philanthropic organizations. Press here if you wish to visit.

En masse: Father's favourite people, Philanthropic organizations, academic institutions, journals and magazines.

SINCE THE 1800s A SMALL GROUP OF WRITERS HAVE MADE UNSUBSTANTIATED CLAIMS REGARDING THE TAROT HAVING THEIR ORIGINS IN ANCIENT EGYPT OR CHINA, AND FANCIFUL PSEUDO-MYSTICAL ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT THEIR SUPPOSED RELATIONSHIP WITH ESOTERIC ACTIVITIES; ASTROLOGY, NUMEROLOGY, CEREMONIAL MAGIC AND THE CABBALA. THERE IS NO HARD EVIDENCE SUPPORTING THE TAROT PREDATING THE 14-CENTURY, NOR THEIR USE FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN GAMES; PRIOR TO THE 18-CENTURY. Rev. Father A. Maximiadis. In 'The Tarot Archetypes in Poetry and Prose'
'The Tarot Archetypes in Poetry and Prose' is a brief article outlining two of the Major Arcana, 'The Wheel of Fortune' and 'The Devil', with emphasis upon an umbrella perspective of poetry and prose. Press here if you wish to view this article.

En masse: Part 1. An outline of 'La Roue de Fortune X Arcanes Majeurs' from the perspective of Poetry and Prose. Part 2. An outline of 'Le Diable XV Arcanes Majeurs' from the perspective of Poetry and Prose.


'A Failed Mission for Prostitutes' is an account of an endeavour by Father who in February 1977 established a welfare agency for prostitutes and their infants; in Melbourne Australia.
FATHER WITH 'SKY' [ NOW DECEASED ] AND 'ZOE' AT THE 'GOLDEN MILE' BROTHEL IN MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA'.


The objective of the Mission was to provide a specialized place, for prostitutes, to find temporary relief, re-establishment for their sense of purpose, and identity.



If you'd like to view press here for the German version. or here for the English version,








En masse: Part 1. Prostitute's own Publication, and Health project. Part 2. 'The Sanctuary', a place of trust, a place to call 'their own'. Media reactions. 'Striptease dancers, psychedelic lightshow, and a good old fashioned booze-up'. Part 3. 'Cops raid parlour girls' haven'. The aftermath. 'Health centre geared to the needs of prostitutes should be available...'. Part 4. Acknowledgments and Appendix.


'ASTROLOGY - A CURSORY GAZE'. THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN WRITTEN TO CHALLENGE SOME OF THE PRINCIPAL ASTROLOGICAL CONCEPTS. FATHER INVITES YOU TO READ THIS ARTICLE, TO SCRATCH BELOW THE SURFACE TO DISCOVER WHETHER OR NO ASTROLOGY HAS ANY INTELLECTUAL VALUE. THE ARTICLE VIEWS THE SUBJECT FROM THE FOLLOWING PERSPECTIVES: THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND, THE LEGAL, SOCIO-ANTHROPOLOGICAL FACTORS, AND THE ATHEISTIC MECHANISTIC CONCEPT. THE STRUCTURE OF THE HOROSCOPE, AND ASTROLOGY AS PSEUDO-PSYCHOLOGY. 'Astrology - A Cursory Gaze' suggests that astrology has re-emerged to become a part of Western popular culture as a consequence of the emergence of the utopian 'new age' counterculture of the 1960s. And poses the question whether or not astrology is void of any intellectual value. Press here if you would like to view this article.







En masse: Part 1. This article has been written to challenge some of the main astrological concepts. An exploratory exercise to scratch below the surface to discover whether or no astrology has any intellectual value. The Historical background. Part 2. The historical, legal, and socio-anthropological factors. Part 3. The atheatheistic mechanistic concept, and the horoscope ( Pt.i. ). Part 4. The horoscope contn. ( Pt.ii. ), and astrology as pseudo-psychology. The bibliography.


'The Awards' Gallery is where visitors can view the Awards conferred on our web site. We are grateful to the Judges for these Awards, and for the standards they set for us, and other web designers; to aspire to. We hope you'll spend some time in the Gallery viewing these aesthetically pleasing Awards, and follow the links to view the Judges' web sites'.
'The Awards' Gallery is where visitors can view the Awards conferred on our web site. We are grateful to the Judges for these Awards, and for the standards they set for us, and other web designers; to aspire to. We hope you'll spend some time in the Gallery viewing these aesthetically pleasing Awards, and follow the links to view the Judges' web sites. Please press here to enter.

Many thanks to the Judges for recognizing our site as having some worth on the World Wide Web. We are honoured, and grateful to the Judges for conferring the various Awards. We hope that you will honour the Judges, and Organizers, for their time and effort reviewing our site by visiting their web sites, by clicking on their Award images.


'BRAIN DAMAGE ASSOCIATED WITH ALCOHOL ABUSE'. EN MASSE: Part 1. PREAMBLE, ETHANOL INGESTION, ETHANOL MOLECULE AND INFANT'S BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL (BBB), INSPIRATION AND EXCRETION. Part 2. ANATOMICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL COMPONENTS, ORIENTATIONS, EFFECTS ON NEURONES AND EFFERENT FIBRES. THE MEDULLA OBLONGATA, PONS, MESENCEPHALON, AND THALAMUS. Part 3. SUBTHALAMUS, HYPOTHALAMUS, CEREBELLUM, LIMBIC SYSTEM, CEREBAL CORTEX, AND BEHAVIOURAL EFFECTS. Part 4. ORGAN SYSTEMS, ANTEROGRADE AMNESIS, THREE CONSECUTIVE PHASES IN PHYSICAL DEPENDENCE SYNDROME, WERNICKE-KORSAKOFF'S SYNDROME. AND Part 5. CONCLUSION AND BIBLIOGRAPHY. 'BRAIN DAMAGE ASSOCIATED WITH ALCOHOL ABUSE'. EN MASSE: Part 1. PREAMBLE, ETHANOL INGESTION, ETHANOL MOLECULE AND INFANT'S BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL (BBB), INSPIRATION AND EXCRETION. Part 2. ANATOMICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL COMPONENTS, ORIENTATIONS, EFFECTS ON NEURONES AND EFFERENT FIBRES. THE MEDULLA OBLONGATA, PONS, MESENCEPHALON, AND THALAMUS. Part 3. SUBTHALAMUS, HYPOTHALAMUS, CEREBELLUM, LIMBIC SYSTEM, CEREBAL CORTEX, AND BEHAVIOURAL EFFECTS. Part 4. ORGAN SYSTEMS, ANTEROGRADE AMNESIS, THREE CONSECUTIVE PHASES IN PHYSICAL DEPENDENCE SYNDROME, WERNICKE-KORSAKOFF'S SYNDROME. AND Part 5. CONCLUSION AND BIBLIOGRAPHY. The article 'Brain Damage Associated with Alcohol Abuse' is merely a précis and not a formal clinical profile of the subject. The article includes anatomical and physiological components of the brain. The effects alcohol has on the afferent neurones, and efferent fibres. It concludes with a soupçon of information about behavioural effects, organ systems, anterograde amnesia, three consecutive phases in physical dependence syndrome; and Wernicke-Korsakoff's syndrome. If you're interested to read this article press here.

En masse: Part 1. Preamble, ethanol ingestion, ethanol molecule and infant's blood alcohol level (BBB), inspiration and excretion. Part 2. Anatomical and physiological components, orientations, effects on neurones and efferent fibres. The medulla oblongata, pons, mesencephalon, and thalamus. Part 3. Subthalamus, hypothalamus, cerebellum, limbic system, cerebal cortex, and behavioural effects. Part 4. Organ systems, anterograde amnesis, three consecutive phases in physical dependence syndrome, Wernicke-Korsakoff's syndrome. Part 5. Conclusion and Bibliography.

AT 'PARTHENON HALL', circa 1960. 'Peering Father's Memoirs, Musings, Rambles, Moots, and Anecdotes' is a mélange, of Father's views and opinions, or as he would put it: "...abstractions and reflections from books, people, and in a small measure my personal experiences". Father introduces his themes as "little rambles" which include: The Call, The Cain and Abel Narrative, The Story, Individualism and Monotheism, Fundamentalism, The Jehovah's Witnesses, and Political Correctness. Father has not gone uncensured regarding particular topics. I welcome visitors to air their views or opinions, even though they may conflict with Father's. However, please air them out in the open for all to see in the 'Guest Book', or debate the topic with other visitors, or Father, in 'The Forum'. If you're interested to read some of his "rambles" press here.


En masse: Part 1. Russell's 'Witnesses' and the 'Tower' of lies and deception. Part 2. The Cain and Abel Narrative. Part 3. Individualism and Monotheism. Part 4. 'The Story'. Part 5. The 'Call'. Part 6. 'Political Correctness'. Part 7. 'Fundamentalism'.


'Introducing Father Maximiadis' the charismatic, enigmatic figure behind this web site.

During his active years, father borrowed Biblical concepts to use as blueprints for engineering spiritual and social works principally for the powerless, homeless and felonious on the periphery of society.

His works were carried out first as a Staretz-like health and welfare worker with no formal ecclesiastical status, and later as an ordained Greek Orthodox priest. His works among Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide prostitutes appears to be the highlight of his active ministry.

An outline of father's active years can be accessed by pressing here for the English version, or here for the German version.






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