Despina Ariou

Despina Ariou

About

Despina Ariou (official name Despoina Aristeidou, too Greek for people to pronounce!), the third daughter of a third daughter, lives on a little rock in the middle of the Aegean Sea called Syros, surrounded by myth and legend. With her love for languages and peoples of the world, she aspires to sprinkle some of the old magic of storytelling to any audience willing to lend her their ears and hearts.

Despina, thank you so very, very much -- I am having so much fun -- and you are a mesmerizing and very gifted storyteller! I look forward to the next one!
- Constandina Savennas
Thank you, Maria, for the handouts and thank you too Despina, you are both opening up my mind to a whole new world which I am thoroughly enjoying.
- Rona Barbour
Hi Despina, It was wonderful - I loved your storytelling and left with lots to think about after Maria's input. I am looking forward to doing my homework!!!
- Jackie Ross

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