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Greek Shepherd

Sheep. Along with herds of goats, flocks are grazed in the mountains, where their clanking bells are one of most characteristic sounds of the Greek countryside.

πρόβειο γάλα (próveio gála): sheep’s milk

πρόβειο γιαούρτι (próveio yiaoúrti): sheep’s milk yogurt

πρόβειο κρέας (próveio kréas): mutton (lamb is arní)

πρόβειο τυρί (próveio tyrí): sheep cheese

Meats and poultry

Text © Dana Facaros

Image by Jason Hollinger