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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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Was homosexuality a cultural phase in ancient Greeks lives?
Many men in Ancient Greece acted as eromenos ("beloved") to older men from puberty to their late 20's, and then acted as erastes ("lover") to younger men. Homosexuality as we know it didn't exist in Ancient Greece. Straight and bisexual men could also take part in these relationships. Some men had homosexual urges for their entire lives. Some men could never have any kind of romantic contact with another man after that.
What are characteristics of urban area?
Characteristics of an Urban Area:
· It is having central business district containing services, education facilities & businesses.
· It is having industrial buildings.
· It contains low, medium & high class residential buildings.
· It is having high volume of traffic.
· Major health centers are available in an urban area.
· Land values are high.
· Bank, Post office, Hotels etc, services are more.
· High density of population.
· There are slums & shanty town areas.
What is a professor of greek mythology?
A professor of Greek mythology doesn just teach Greek mythology, they also teach about:
How myths develop (to unite cultures for one example)
To explain natural occurances (the forest sprite Echo was gabby and the queen of the gods cursed her, taking away her voice and being able only to repeat the words of others, hence the word "echo")
Political views and practices (the sea god Poseidon and the goddess of wisdom Athena were fighting over who owned Athens. Poseidon gave the city a fountain that spouted useless salt water, while Athena gave them an olive tree that provided things such as food, oil, wood, and so on. The gods made the men and women vote for the best gift. All of them men voted for Poseidon while all of the women voted for Athena. Since there was one extra woman, Athena won, and in rage Poseidon sent a tsunami to wipe out the city. Therefore, women were never allowed to vote again--which was just a long explaination to hide the fact that women were supposed to be the property of their husbands and not allowed to voice their thoughts lest they become too powerful.)
The woman's role in society, particularly their decline (axes and sickles were weapons designed for a woman's use and designed after the crescent moon, which was a important symbol in nearly every culture. The Amazons--they did exist--measured their years after the moon cycles, so they had thirteen months after the thirteen yearly full moons.)
The explainations for the differences in culture (Spartan women voted, wrestled, fought, owned businesses, owned their own land and houses, and their own Olympian Games and would have several husbands all at the same time, for instance)
The concepts of hubris (pride, which would destroy 99% of the heroes) and xenos (hospitality, which if not provided to people who needed it would bring the total wrath of the king of the gods down on the household)
And the effects of mythology on law (the word testifycomes from the word testes, and when a defendent stood before a court he would hold his genitals and swear to tell the truth, and if he didn't, all of his descendents would be cursed with shame and ostracized by society.)
And believe me when I say there's so much more. Note: most Classical (Greek & Roman) Mythology professors teach classical mythology only, though others can teach any religion. There are specialties in other mythologies, and some professors trach them all.
Signed,
A Mythology Professor who knows that being a Greek Mythology Professor is MORE than just knowing Greek mythology.
One difference between early modern humans and neanderthals is that early modern humans?
the early modern humans lived a farming lifestyle while the neanderthals still were nomadic people
What are some of the aspects of Hellenistic culture?
1. Of or relating to the Hellenists.
2. Of or relating to postclassical Greek history and culture from the death of Alexander the Great to the accession of Augustus. a. Relating to or in the style of the Greek art or architecture of this period.
How far would troops leaving sardis have to travel over land to reach thermopylae?
First north west to The Dardanelles strait, cross over the temporary bridge to Europe, then west through Thrace, Macedonia, and fially south through Thessally, at the southern end of which lay the pass of Thermopylai leading to southern Greece.
Who inspired Aesop to write his fables?
Aesop is believed to have drawn inspiration from everyday life, nature, and human behavior to create his fables that contained moral lessons. He likely observed the world around him and crafted stories that conveyed wisdom and insight to his audience.
Why did Aesop use animals to offen?
Aesop used animals in his fables to provide moral lessons in a simple and engaging way that could be easily understood by all ages and cultures. By using animals to represent human traits and behaviors, Aesop's fables allowed readers to reflect on their own actions and choices without feeling directly criticized.
How many fables did Aesop rite?
Aesop is credited with writing over 600 fables, although the exact number is uncertain due to the passage of time. These fables are short stories that often involve animals and convey moral lessons.
What is the short version of the Greek creation?
Theogonia Θεογονία the creation of the gods and cosmogony κοσμογονία the creation of the cosmos.
First there was only Chaos (meaning both chaos and void). Chaos gave birth to Erebus (darkness), Nyx (night) and Gaia (earth).Gaia gave birth to Uranus (sky) and Uranus with Gaia gave birth to Cronus the father of Gods and Rhea (the constant flow) the mother of Gods. They gave birth to 6 of the 12 Olympians [the other six were children of one or two of the first six or in the case of Aphrodite (meaning ''risen from the foam'') she was born when Cronus cut off Uranus' genitals and threw them into the sea, and from the aphros (sea foam) arose Aphrodite!].
The first 6 were Zeus (king of the Gods), Poseidon (lord of sea and earthquakes), Hades (meaning hell), Hera (queen of the Gods), Demeter (goddess of agriculture, nature and the seasons) and Hestia (meaning ''house'' the goddess of home).
Erebus, Nyx, Gaia, Uranus were the Protogenoi, the first-born [there were also others like Tartarus(the abyss), Eros (love),children of the night(Nyx) : Oneiroi (dreams) Nemesis (retribution) and Geras (to get old,aging), Chronos (meaning ''time'' or ''father time'')]
Cronus and Rhea were Titans [others: Hyperion (meaning the High-One), Oceanus, Mnemosyne (meaning memory hence mnemonic), Themis (meaning law of nature), Atlas (who supported the heavens in his back), Prometheus (meaning ''forethought'' who gave the gift of fire to the humans and also gave birth to the first man Deukalion]
The Titans fought with the 12 Olympians in an epic battle called Titanomachy, the war of the Titans and and were defeated.
The first woman was Pandora (meaning ''having all the gifts'' "all-endowed") and was created by all of the Gods (the Olympians). Each god gave her unique gifts. Pandora had a daughter with Epimetheus (meaning ''hindsight", brother of Prometheus) called Pyrrha. Deukalion and Pyrrha [after building an arc to escape the Great fload caused by Zeus to end the bronze age] gave birth to Hellen (meaning ''Greek'') the patriarch of Greeks.
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Aesop is traditionally believed to have lived with a man named Xanthus in ancient Greece. Xanthus was his owner and provided him with the freedom to travel and tell fables.
What was the poet Homer known for?
Homer was known for composing two epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, which are considered some of the greatest works of ancient Greek literature. He is considered one of the greatest poets of ancient Greece and his works have had a lasting influence on Western literature and culture.
Well.. this is a difficult issue actually, due to the youth of history (in a properly recorded manner)
Homer is attributed to Greek myth and tragedy.. though not necesserily one person.. he is read as one nevertheless
4 characteristics of a greek hero?
- Superhuman strength and abilities.
- Connection to gods and goddesses.
- Courage and bravery in facing challenges.
- Displays hubris or excessive pride that leads to their downfall.
The Lyceum is the name of a Latin gymnasium in Classical Athens. It was dedicated to Apollo Lyceus and is Ancient Greek.
Who was called the blind poet of Greece?
Homer is often referred to as the blind poet of Greece. He is famous for writing the epic poems "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey."
How did the ancient Greeks use poetry and fables to teach values?
Ancient Greeks used poetry and fables to convey moral lessons and ethical values to both educate and entertain. Fables like those of Aesop often featured animals as characters to illustrate human behavior and teach virtues such as honesty, kindness, and wisdom. Through poetry, epic tales like Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey" also imparted cultural values, heroism, and noble ideals to the society.
Homer's poems were based on the deeds of warriors from what civilization?
The Iliad and the Odyssey were two epic poems about Greek soldiers. The Odyssey is an epic poem about the adventures of Odysseus after the fall of Troy. The Iliad, the first of the two epic poems is set during the Trojan War and the battles between the warrior Achilles and King Agamemnon.
What is the last name of the Greek poet Homer?
In ancient Greece, just as in the bible, people did not go by last names; only first names were used; the way a person was differentiated was: by adding where the person was from, or by their fathers name, for instance: Hector from Troy, Isaac son of Abraham. However the Greek poet "Homer" did have a different name at birth; since he was brought into existence near the river Meles his mother Critheis named him Melesigenes; later in life after his many toils and becoming blind (due to natural cause), he adopted the name "Homer" which meant blind person.
What are some poems about Megara?
Some poems about Megara include "The 12 Labors of Herakles: VI. Kerberos" by Charles Martin, which mentions Megara as Herakles' wife; "The Catalogue of Ships" in Homer's Iliad, which lists Megara as one of the cities participating in the Trojan War; and "Herakles' Farewell To His Wife" by Cicero, which recounts the tragic story of Herakles' madness leading to the death of Megara and their children.
As a general rule (there were variations):
Not if they were defending their farms - they turned out to defend their proper.
If they were bent on stealing another city's property, their pay was the spoils of proerty from the defeated.
If they were on an expeditionary force they were paid in order to pay for their food.
How old was Homer the greek poet when he died?
Homer died in Ios, of a disease he had contracted on his arrival. He was buried near the shore of the island of Ios, by his companions, and those citizens who had visited him during his illness.
Who wrote 'Works and Days' and 'The Theogony'?
Hesiod, an ancient Greek poet, wrote both 'Works and Days' and 'The Theogony'. 'Works and Days' discusses moral conduct and practical advice for life, while 'The Theogony' explains the origins and genealogy of the Greek gods.
