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Ancient Greece
The ancient greek civilization starts around 3200 BC with the Cycladic civilization [followed by the Minoan (2700 BC) and the Mycenean civilization (1600 BC)] and flourished from the 7th century BC to the 2nd century AD, especially in the 5th century BC with the city-states of Athens and Sparta.
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There is information that there could and was a Labyrinth on the island of Crete.
In Mythology the labyrinth was built to hide the Minotaur from the world.
The labyrinth how ever was built by Daedalus,The greatest inventor of all time.
Daedalus was forced to build it and later escaped to a neighboring island of Crete.King Minos,the king of Crete,vist and said he would pay gold for him.The daughters of the king said"Let us treat you and give you a bath."They gave it to him but drowned him.Before however King Minos said he woulds not rest until Daedalus meet his judgement.This caused Daedalus to flee into his maze...
So is it real or is it not?
The question may never be answered..
What were the responsibilities of the tyrant in the Greek polis?
A tyrant was appointed when there was a breakdown in society of a city-state, usually as a result of upper class over-dominance and suppression of the masses. His function was to rule fairly for all as a dictator. Usually, after settling the problems he fell into disrepute (he had to levy a much-hated tax to hire a bodyguard to protect him from upper-class assassination) and there were always agitations from those who benefited least from even-handed rule.
How did they help the Greeks feel connected?
They helped the Greeks feel connected by fostering a shared sense of identity through common language, culture, and religious practices. The celebration of festivals, such as the Olympic Games, brought various city-states together, promoting unity and camaraderie. Additionally, the spread of mythology and literature created a collective narrative that resonated across regions, reinforcing bonds among the Greek people. These elements combined to cultivate a strong sense of belonging and cultural pride among the Greeks.
Solon died in Athens around 559 BC of natural causes, likely old age. He was a revered statesman and lawmaker in ancient Greece, known for his contributions to Athenian society and government.
Did masks in Greek theatre act as megaphones?
No, they did not. The wall of the skene and the shape of the theatron provided amplification, in addition to a very loud voice.
Masks were used to represent the character being played, as one actor often (indeed, almost always) played several parts per play given the restriction of only three actors per play and had few other ways of signifying the change. They also protrayed various emotions, as the actors' faces were hidden.
What is the difference between Greek democracy and current democracy?
Greek democracy was direct - the male citizens met regularly in Assembly and voted on policies and actions of their city-state.
Modern democracy is effected by the people electing representatives to a parliament, which votes for them.
Direct democracy could only work in a geographically small city-state where the citizens could assemble. Countries today are much larger and this was impracticable. However the rise of computing offers the opportunity to vote through them Don't hold your breath that politicians will rush to embrace this.
What is one of the Greeks' favorite models of proportion?
One of the Greeks' favorite models of proportion is the Golden Ratio, often denoted by the Greek letter phi (φ). This ratio, approximately equal to 1.618, is found in various aspects of art, architecture, and nature, symbolizing beauty and harmony. The Greeks admired its mathematical properties, as it can be derived from a simple division of a line into two parts, where the whole length divided by the longer part is equal to the longer part divided by the shorter part. This concept influenced many artists and architects, notably in classical structures like the Parthenon.
Why did Persian agents show up in greek cities demanding a tribute of earth and water?
To give in to this demand of 'soil and water' would be equivalent to surrendering the nation and it's people to Persian control : it meant to surrender .
Who are the greek gods of the Seven Virtues?
Hermes-Humility
Demeter-Charity
Artemis-Chastity
Hercules-Patience
Apollo-Temperance
Aphrodite-Kindness
Hephaestus-Diligence
Was Odysseus or Nestor the voice of reason for the Greeks?
Given the choice of Odysseus or Nestor for voice of reason for the Greeks, one would have to choose Nestor. Nestor was oder and wiser than Oddysseus, and was much more settled.
What destroyed the Persian fleet during the first expedition to invade mainland Greece?
The first Persian expedition to mainland Greece in 490 BCE was defeated o land at Marathon. The fleet was not engaged as there was no naval force deployed against it, and evacuated the survivors of the land battle.
Athens did not have a viable navy until several years later, when a rich silver strike was used to build a strong navy which provided the backbone of the combined Greek cities' navy which defeated the Persian fleet at Salamis during the second Persian invasion in 480 BCE.
Individual city-states developed in Greece because the country was divided by?
Mountains, rivers and seas.
What were written by the Greeks to try to explain why thingd happened that they couldn't explain?
Their myths and legends, and the acts of their gods.
Were ancient Greeks Roman cathic?
No, the ancient Greeks were pantheistic. they worshiped many gods and goddesses.
