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In the Age of the Blue Elephant

Published January 10, 2026, 07:16
In the Age of the Blue Elephant

The article is a memoir describing the author's family history and the environment in which they grew up in Cyprus. It focuses on the role of Uncle Artemis as the protector of the family after the death of the author's father, and on the efforts of the author's mother and her sisters to keep the family united and provide a good future for the children. The author describes the difficulties of life in Cyprus at the time, but also the love and solidarity that characterized the relationships between family members and the community. It also refers to the work of Uncle Artemis in the British Bases and his devotion to the family.