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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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What happened to greek mythology why is this religion not practiced anymore?
When Rome conquered Greece in 195 BC it was almost the end of greek mythology. but when it actually ended around 380 AD-400 AD when rome converted to Christianity. The empeor of Rome at the time, Constatine said that all who did not follow Christainity would be banished from Rome's borders forever.
Is Psyche mentioned in other Greek stories?
Apuleius was a Roman writer, not Greek.
He says only that Voluptas (Pleasure) [Hedone} was born to Psyche and Cupid a full term after they were wed.
Which Greek god did the word 'hypnotize' come from?
There was a Greek god named Hypnos [sleep] and he was the twin brother of the god Thanatos [death].
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How did the Greek gods food help the Greeks?
Ambrosia and Nectar are the sacred food of the Greek Gods. It is said to taste like the beholder's favorite food and was only eaten by the Gods and demi-Gods. It was made by the Goddesses Demeter(Goddess of the Fields) and her immortal daughter, Persephone(Goddess of Nature/Plants and Goddess of the Underworld, Hades' wife). If any mortals(humans) take it, they will burn up into nothing but a pile of ashes.
What genre is Pandora of Athens 399 bc?
its an historical fiction. because their were girls who went through what she went through, but the characters in Pandora Of Athens are fake. so it must be an historical fiction. :p
Why were ancient Greeks philosophers like Aristotle not successful as scientists?
Well they were successful, revolutionary in fact. Aristotle's findings would be regarded as the unquestioned canon on pretty much everything scientific or otherwise until he was slowly and painfully debunked by the likes of Galileo and Descartes.
You may question though, why it is that the philosophical works of the ancient Greeks are still considered relevant today while their scientific findings have been dismissed. There are a number of reasons, but the greatest I think is simply that it never occurred to them to mix chocolate and peanutbutter. The Greeks had the two great philosophical traditions, that of mathematics represented by Plato, and the observation of empirical evidence Alla Aristotle. Tragically, Plato's school saw little use for empirical evidence which they viewed as irrelevant compared to the perfect world of forms known through reason, and Aristotle just didn't have a thing for math.
The all powerful Reese's cup of modern science, empirical evidence measured mathematically, would not be discovered until much later during the time of enlightenment. Using mathematics, scientists were able to quantify their results, not just qualify them as did Aristotle, which gave you much harder facts less open to the fallacies of human interpretation. So while Greek philosophy was made immortal through the power of logic and dialectic, pure reason could only carry their scientific thought so far.
Is Human the subject of central to Greek art and culture?
Yes, Greek art and culture centered around humanism. The pagan Greeks celebrated the human form and mind, and their art reflects this. Statues such as Venus de Milo and Polykeitos's Doryphoros, along with the bounty of emotional, dramatic Hellenistic pieces, represent the cultural admiration for the beauty of the natural human. Philosophers such as Aristotle, who believed that humans could reach their full potential without the help of a diety (his works were later banned during the Middle Ages) emerged.
As the times of classic antiquity gave way to the Middle Ages, devotion to religion and a reverence for the Christian God replaced humanism. In the midst of the barren times of feudalism, famine and plagues like the Black Death scared people away from ideas like that.
Humanism returned in the 15th century, at the start of the Renaissance.
Aesop might not have even been real, most think that his fables were just alot of random ones by different people collected under one name
Geographical similarities and differences between Britain and Greece?
The languages, the history are different, the UK has a queen, rome had an emperor, etc…. idk
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When Sparta defeated Athens in 405 BC where did Sparta rule from?
Sparta did't try to rule Athens. Having dismantled Athens' war power by destroying its fleet, it left Athens to sort itself out (though it did make one inefectual intervention to try to force stability).
Athens eventually re-established democracy and began to engage in the usual ongoing warfare amongst the Greek city-states on varying sides as self-interest dictated.
What civilization was the first greek civilization?
The first Greek speaking civilization that we have proof of is the Mycenean civilization that flurished from 16th century b.C. to 12th century b.C. The centre of this civilization was in Peloponnesus but encombassed most of southern Greece and even Crete and Cyprus islands
What changes to greek civilization did Philip and Alexander the great bring about through war?
Because they had a powerful kingdom
Why did autocratic rulers in the Hellenistic world encourage manufacturing industries?
Manufacturing increased international trade revenues and therefore taxation and tariffs.
Western Civilization textbook (by Coffin, Stacey, Cole, & Symes; 17th edition, Volume 1) page 127, under Commerce and Urbanization, end of first paragraph
Who invented the first sewers?
Actually, the Romans did. They made aquaducts and a means to carry water away plus they had a form of bathroom.
I think you probably mean minor, as in lesser, not miner as in head lamp and pick in a cave.
Why were ancient greek fighters so strong?
For Greeks, training and fitness was absolutely everything. If you weren't an absolutely monstrous hulk of a man, you were considered weak. Anyone could be drafted into the army at any time, and every last man in Greece was a warrior. This called for an especially high level of strength and fitness, which was supplemented by their Mediterranean diet.
Where did the ancient greek invent philosophy?
Eh.....Philosophy has been around for much of human existence, however, the Greeks are known for producing famous philosophers of modern philosophy such as Socrates and Plato.
How did Themisticles defeat the Persians?
He did not defeat the Persians. The Persians were defeated in three battles - Themistocles was at one of them - Salamis where the commander was Spartan Eurybiades. Themistocles is credited with a successful ruse to split the Persian fleet which evened the size of the fleets, and proposing the battle be carried out in the confined waters in the strait at Salamis which gave the Greek fleet the opportunity to attack the flanks of the heavier Persian ships with their lighter ones.
