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Gifts the ancient Greeks gave the world?
Some gifts that the Greeks gave the world include architecture, dance, theater, democracy, and even some business styles. The Greeks also offered food and wine along with the practice of exchanging gifts on a person's birthday.
Who said 'I fear the Greeks even when they bear gifts'?
Virgil said that.
What do Greeks believe are the two basic gifts that Earth gives to man?
the Greeks believe the god give two gifts fro all human beings and also naturual beings. thery are fire and air,man is very sofisticated in all beings,the god made especially for his ony worship,so the reason the god made earth and the human beings
What is the meaning of the poem Gifts by Shu Ting?
the meaning of the poem gifts the meaning of the poem gifts
Who invented the Trojan horse?
The Greeks built it during the Trojan War. The Trojan war was fought between the Greeks and the Trojans of the city of Troy located in Asia Minor in Today's country of Turkey. the war started when the Troyan army stolen a Greecian maid named Helen. (Helen of Troy) The Greeks declared war and it lasted a long time. Helen's beauty was so great it is said that her face launched a thousand ships. The Greeks surrounded the city and lay siege to it for years. In desparation they built a large wooden horse and rolled it to the city gates as a gift to the people of Troy or so the Trojans believed. Hundreds of Greek soldiers were hidden inside. When the Trojan's rolled it into their city gates they thought they won a great vistory because they could no longer see the Greek army. After they got drunken celebrating they slept during the night. The Greeks came out of the horse and slew the Trojan army, took the city and won the war. The saying "becareful of accepting gifts from Greeks" has its roots in this story. Troy was thought a myth and Greevian author/story teller Homer wrote of the Trojan War and this incident. Through his writings the city of Troy was discovered.
What is the word bearing mean in sentence beware of Greeks bearing gift?
In this context, the word "bearing" means carrying or bringing. The phrase "beware of Greeks bearing gifts" warns to be cautious of a seemingly generous gesture from someone who may have ill intentions.
Beware of ------s bearing gifts?
Beware of wolves bearing gifts. This phrase is a cautionary reminder to be wary of people who may have deceptive or harmful intentions despite their outwardly generous gestures.
What did Laocoon say about the Trojan horse?
He said "Beware of greeks Bearing gifts."
What is the best meaning for the allusion a Trojan horse?
"Beware of Greeks bearing gifts" .
In the Odyssey what was Odysseus most grievous loss?
what was the term beware of greeks bearing giftS
What does the saying beware of Greeks bearing gifts?
It implies not to trust Greeks who are giving you a present. Most likely this comes down from the ages as a result of the Trojan Wars when the Greeks tricked the Trojan with the Trojan Horse. The answer is to never trust your enemies.
What are the release dates for Xena Warrior Princess - 1995 Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts 1-12?
Xena Warrior Princess - 1995 Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts 1-12 was released on: USA: 15 January 1996 Finland: 21 January 1998
How do you use Trojan horse in a sentence?
The story of the Trojan Horse resulted in the admonition to beware of Greeks bearing gifts.
What is a Literary biblical or other reference in a literary work that adds extra meaning?
Examples" Dracula quotes the bible in saying 'In the blood is the life." Flash Gordon quotes the Illiad in saying 'Beware of Greeks bearing gifts."
What are the release dates for Beware of Friends Bearing Gifts - 2012?
Beware of Friends Bearing Gifts - 2012 was released on: USA: 13 March 2012
What are the ratings and certificates for Xena Warrior Princess - 1995 Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts 1-12?
Xena Warrior Princess - 1995 Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts 1-12 is rated/received certificates of: Argentina:13 Chile:TE Finland:K-11 (Season 1 DVD) Germany:12 (season 1) Singapore:PG Spain:13
What are the ratings and certificates for That Girl - 1966 Beware of Actors Bearing Gifts 1-15?
That Girl - 1966 Beware of Actors Bearing Gifts 1-15 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G
