In ancient greek entertainment the Greeks had sports like swiming, boxing and much more. They also had plays and opras.
They normally Dance and throw carrots at trees.
Homer was a poet and storyteller, not a philosopher - his role was entertainment.
Yes it wass many kings concidered it as a luxury though
Yes it is.
Entertainment was essential to daily life in Ancient Rome. As noted by Juvenal, it seemed that all Romans were interested in was "bread and circuses." And with theaters, amphitheaters, circuses, and public baths galore, the Romans never seemed to get bored.
Think about it - life with no TV, radio, computer and phone apps.
Greek Mythology is just like the stories we tell today in books, films etc, and played the same role in the entertainment of the Ancient Greeks.
As the first ancient civilization, Greek has a large contribution and influence to western civilization such as architecture, math, entertainment(arts, drama, etc.), science, politics, language, and the like.
Ancient Greek
An Ancient Greek is a native or inhabitant of Ancient Greece, the Greek-speaking world of ancient times.
Ancient Greeks enjoyed a variety of sports for entertainment. Some popular ones included chariot racing, running and jumping events like the Olympic Games, boxing, wrestling, and competitive ball games like Episkyros and Phaininda. These sports were not only seen as a form of entertainment but also had cultural and religious significance in ancient Greek society.
It is as cultural heritage, moral instruction and public entertainment that "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.) was important in ancient times.Specifically, the above-mentioned play preserved a story from the ancient Greek body of creation stories, legends and myths. It also represented a means by which moral lessons in civic duty and divine respect were taught. Finally, it served as entertainment to cultured, theater going ancient Greek audiences.