Zorba The Greek

[1] Karagheuz, or Karagöz, meaning "Black Eyed." A puppet shadow-play given in cafés and common to Arabia, Turkey, Syria and North Africa. These plays were the only dramatic performances known to orthodox Mohammedans. The Karagheuz play, which is comic, can be compared to Punch and Judy. It derived its shadow technique from Java thanks to fourteenth century Arab traders. C. W.

[2] Rumanian author who suffered from tuberculosis. He wrote in French. His chief claim to fame was La Maison Thüringer (1933). the first volume of The Life of Adrian Zograffi-the man without convictions. C. W.

[3] A stringed instrument. A variety of cimbalom or dulcimer, usually played with a small hammer or plectrum. C. W.

[4] Dance of the Zeimbeks, a coastal tribe of Asia Minor.

[5] Butchers' dance.

[6] Cretan national warriors' dance. C. W.

[7] Bouboulina was a heroine of the war of independence (1821-28). She fought valiantly on the sea like Canaris and Miaoulis.

[8] Here a coasting vessel with sails. This name is also used for barges and formerly galleys. It comes from the Arabic, ma'on. C. W.

[9] The feast of Klydonas, held on the fifteenth of August. It can be compared to Hallowe'en. C. W.

[10] Named after the famous Friendly Society which prepared the Greek revolution of 1821.

[11] Muslim name for Christians or Infidels, from Roman. C. W.

[12] A celebrated Greek actress. Pouli means chicken.

[13] A corruption of prima donna.

[14] Turkish holy man.

[15] A Muslim interjection, expressing entreaty, deprecatíon or surrender. Compare: Alas! Mercy! C. W.

[16] New Year carols.

[17] The last of the East Roman Emperors (1448-53).

[18] Basilius Digenes Acritas: tenth-century Byzantine hero. Digenes: of double birth (Moslem father and Christían mother). Acritas: frontier-guard of the Empire. C. W.

[19] Salted roast pumpkin seeds.

[20] Grilled meat on a skewer.

[21] A sweet Turkish pastry, containing nuts, etc.

[22] A small pyramidal vessel for making coffee.

[23] Pastries or sweets made of fruit paste, in a ring.

[24] A sweet containing sesame oil and sugar.

[25] A person who has been on a pilgrimage to Mecca or Jerasalem, and, by extension, a person having made any pilgrimage, or related to such a person. C. W.

[26] A Greek officer who distinguished himself in the war against the Bulgarian Comitadjis.

[27] A kind of viola da braccio with three strings and bells attached to the bow. It shows Venetian influence. C. W.

[28] In the Levant, Europeans are referred to as "Franks." C. W.

[29] A mourning song, or dirge, chanted by modern Greeks. C. W.

[30] A variety of Turkish Delight. C. W.

[31] Eleventh-century Byzantíne. C. W.

[32] Or Omonia Square. C. W.

[33] A Rumanian maize gruel. C. W.