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What makes pottery watertight and fire resistant?
Because it's made of clay
What is the name of the type of pottery that is made by fire?
Ash pottery because it was accidently made because ashes on the roof of the stove fell on it and melted onto the pot.
How was the method of making pottery by using coils of clay better than simpl clay by hand shaping the?
fire
How did prehistoric humans and neanderthals cook their food without pottery or metal containers?
They roasted it on the fire or spit roasted it and sometimes boiled it or even dried it.
How do ancient cities burn?
Since most of the buildings in ancient cities were made with a wood roof and all the furniture was wood it was very easy for an entire city to burn very fast. When ancient Rome burned it started in the crowded residential area that had apartments and shops connected to each other. Once started the fire jumped from building to building room to room. It got so hot marble melted ( you can still see some spots today in Rome that were damaged by the fire). Fire departments also did not exist until the 1800's so when a fire did start water and volunteers to fight the fire had to be found. The simple act of cooking often started fires and fireplaces often caught fire ( this was true all the way up to the 1900's). Fire was a constant danger for the people of the ancient world.
What is the ancient Greek word for fire?
The ancient Greek word for fire is "" (pronounced as "pyr").
What was the ancient Greek god of fire called?
hephaestus
Who invented the ancient flame thrower?
Greek fire
What does volcano mean in ancient greek?
It litterally Means "Fire Mountain OR Fire Cannon"
How did the ancient Egyptian craftspeople cook?
The Ancient Egyptiansheated their food in clay bowls over fire because pottery can be a necessary conductor, and because there was no stoves.
What is the significance of the Greek word "" (fire) in ancient mythology and philosophy?
In ancient Greek mythology and philosophy, the word "" (fire) symbolized various concepts such as creation, destruction, purification, and transformation. It was often associated with the divine and seen as a powerful force that could bring about change and enlightenment. The significance of fire in ancient Greek culture reflected its importance in shaping their understanding of the world and the human experience.
What does the greek root pyr refer to?
It means fire, from the ancient πυρ (pyr) meaning fire.Modern Greek φωτια (fotia).
What is the ancient Greek word for fire?
Its πύρ (pir). You can find it as a prefix as pyr- or pyro- .
What does Pyra mean?
It is the ancient Greek word ΠΥΡΑ, ΠΥΡ standing for: the Pyre, the Fire.
What is fire in Greek?
Greek Fire is a nitrate-based compound that the Byzantines used in a sort of grenade When the compound caught fire, it would explode and set a raging fire because of the nitrate, which is also a component in gunpower.
What was the roles for Hephaestus?
Hephaestus was the ancient Greek god of fire, metalworking, stonemasonry and the art of sculpture.
What did the ancient Greece use in war?
Ancient Greece used swords, bows & arrows, and Greek fire (a mixture of chemicals that would burn).
