congratulations, kudos, praise - an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work"

hymn, anthem - a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

Ellas, Greece, Hellenic Republic - a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil

antiquity - the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe