Greek lyric poetry often related the religious myths of the Greeks. Greek religion was based on mythology.
Thermopylae- the slow down of the Persian army to allow Athens time to prepare to fight.
Both cities worshipped the same basic gods and goddesses, but their importance varied. For example, Athena was the goddess of culture, art, music, poetry, and all things creative which were frowned upon in Sparta. Athena was also the patron goddess and protectress of Athens, the city being named for her, and Athens was the only significant rival to Sparta. Of course, she would not have been a favorite goddess in Sparta. Yet, she was a goddess, and it was unwise to disrespect her. Also, Athena was a warrior. Of the major Hellenistic female goddesses, she was the only one depicted with armor and weapons. At least this aspect of Athena's personality may have been admired by the Spartans, or maybe not.
ABC poetry is writen in a short form and expresses a strong emotion.
Poetry is a form of expression by those gifted with words and with emotions. With expression clearly limitless poetry can never die as long as there are those who enjoy literature in its many forms. Poetry is embedded in our lives; it speaks to us everyday through the radio in the form of music. As long as there is someone to hear it, poetry will never be completely dead. Poetry thrives in the form of song lyrics.
Structurally, literature can be classified as either prose or poetry. Thematically, it consists of fiction and non-fiction.
Ancient Greece. The form was first known as the Greek chorus.
Theatre, art, poetry, architecture, philosophy, science.
Ancient Greece was known for its art, music, and architecture. They were also known for poetry and writing. All of these things are things that people in western culture emulate.
The kithara (lyre).
the powerful empire of ancient greece was made up of several city states who were located on the islands of greece. greece is best known for its contributions to art, poetry, and architecture.
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Theater, Music Concerts , Poetry, Special events like panathenaic games.
The chordophone used in ancient Greece was the kithara. It was a lyre-like instrument with a large wooden body and several strings that were plucked to create music. The kithara was popular in both formal settings, such as performances of lyrical poetry, and as an accompaniment for traveling musicians.
The development of philosophy, science, architecture, building, history, the arts - plays, poetry, painting, literature.
Lyre
Reliques of Ancient English Poetry was created in 1765.
greek historians read their poetry allowed at the ceromonies at the olympic games