Polykarpos Parioritsas
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| Born | 1969 (age 56–57) Athens |
| Alma mater | Northwood University |
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| Known for | historical and mythological fiction, children's educational content, and 3D animation |
| Spouse(s) | Beatrice Ladakakou |
Polykarpos Parioritsas, born in Athens in 1969, is a Greek author, screenwriter, multimedia creator, amateur astronomer, and IT analyst. He is known for his work in historical and mythological fiction, children's educational content, and 3D animation. His screenplays have received international recognition, and he has contributed extensively to multimedia and documentary projects in Greece and abroad.
Early life and education
Parioritsas earned an Advanced Diploma in System Analysis from Greenwich College and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Northwood University.[1](https://alumni.northwood.edu/s/1613/nt17/home.aspx?sid=1613&gid=1&pgid=3) He worked in the IT industry for over 25 years as an analyst and developer.
Literary career
He began publishing in 2008 with works focusing on historical, political, and mythological themes:
- Blood Shields (2008, Enalios) – A historical novel centered on the Battle of Marathon.[2](https://enalios.gr/book-author/%CF%80%CE%B1%CF%81%CE%B9%CE%BF%CF%81%CE%AF%CF%84%CF%83%CE%B1%CF%82-%CF%80%CE%BF%CE%BB%CF%8D%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%81%CF%80%CE%BF%CF%82/)
- At the Gates of Hades (2014, Edypis) – A novel inspired by Homeric mythology.[3](https://www.koiladatisgnosis.gr/logotechnia/syn7/)
- Democracy, This Unknown... Crisis (2015, Edypis) – A political essay on the state of democracy.[4](https://entypois.com/%CE%97-%CE%B4%CE%B7%CE%BC%CE%BF%CE%BA%CF%81%CE%B1%CF%84%CE%AF%CE%B1-%CE%B1%CF%85%CF%84%CE%AE-%CE%B7-%CE%AC%CE%B3%CE%BD%CF%89%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B7-%CE%BA%CF%81%CE%AF%CF%83%CE%B7-p276610453)
- The Dance of the Planets (2016, Edypis) – A children's illustrated story accompanied by the 3D animation The Solar System Waltz.[5](https://entypois.com/%CE%9F-%CF%87%CE%BF%CF%81%CF%8C%CF%82-%CF%84%CF%89%CE%BD-%CF%80%CE%BB%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%B7%CF%84%CF%8E%CE%BD-%CE%A0%CE%BF%CE%BB%CF%8D%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%81%CF%80%CE%BF%CF%82-%CE%A0%CE%B1%CF%81%CE%B9%CE%BF%CF%81%CE%AF%CF%84%CF%83%CE%B1%CF%82-%CE%BC%CE%B5-cd-p277155550)
- The Tin Soldier (Edypis) – A retelling of the classic fairy tale, presented alongside a 3D animated film.[6](https://entypois.com/%CE%A4%CE%BF-%CE%BC%CE%BF%CE%BB%CF%85%CE%B2%CE%AD%CE%BD%CE%B9%CE%BF-%CE%A3%CF%84%CF%81%CE%B1%CF%84%CE%B9%CF%89%CF%84%CE%AC%CE%BA%CE%B9-%CE%A0%CE%BF%CE%BB%CF%8D%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%81%CF%80%CE%BF%CF%82-%CE%A0%CE%B1%CF%81%CE%B9%CE%BF%CF%81%CE%AF%CF%84%CF%83%CE%B1%CF%82-%CE%BC%CE%B5-cd-p277329468)
- Bonds of Blood (2021, Hydroplano) – A metaphysical fiction novel rooted in mythology, nominated for Best Fantasy Novel at the EVERLIES Awards.
- The Sentinel (forthcoming) – Winner of the 2024 Larry Niven Fiction/Fantasy Literature Awards in the Horror Novel category.[7](https://universe-pathways.blogspot.com/2025/01/larry-niven-2024.html)
Screenwriting and awards
The screenplay for At the Gates of Hades has earned numerous international honors, including:
- Best Screenplay – Gladiator Film Festival
- NEW YORK SCREENWRITING AWARDS BEST FEATURE SCREENPLAY THRILLER HONORABLE MENTIONS.[8](https://nysawards.com/2023-fall-edition/)
- Future of Film Awards \*\*Best First Time Screenwriter (Feature).[9](https://futureoffilmawards.com/winners-2024)
- Spotlight Horror Awards 2023 \*\*Best Feature Screenplay.[10](https://spotlighthorrorawards.com/2023/12/01/spotlight-horror-awards-2023-winners)
Other works and multimedia
He has developed several educational multimedia projects, including:
- 3D animated documentaries on astronomy for children
- Digital art exhibitions and interactive installations
- Short films and animations, some screened at festivals
Personal life
Polykarpos Parioritsas is married to Beatrice Ladakakou, a fellow artist and collaborator.
References
External links
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