Why was Sparta so important in Greece?
Because They were great fighters. They Had great soders that would fight till they died. I Know thats kindda weird and all but in sparta and allot of greece. People would actually look forward to their death It was considered a honor To die for your country! I kinda would Wanna die to If I were them They had such harsh lives
Who won in the war turkey or Greece?
The Greeks because they pretended to withdraw and left a wooden horse filled with soldier. The Trojans thought it was a present and got it in the city even though they were warned by a citizen no to. They had a festival and at night the Greeks sneaker out of the horse, opened the gates of the city for the other soldiers and burnt the city down. They had won.
What type of stories did the Greece plays tell?
there was a old story about a chap called humphrey davies the great scientist of the north pole who found a fish called thespina the unorthadox unicorn he picked up this fresh fish and slapped it against the cold flat varnished surface of the unbreackable ice but the ice cracked
Who is the President of Greece in 2013?
Dr. Karolos Papoulias was the President of Greece in 2008. He is 81 and he likes sports. He became the 7th President of the 3rd Hellenic Republic on 2005 March 12 and was re-elected on 2010 February 3 for a second 5-year term. Formerly the Minster of Foreign Affairs from 1985 July 26 to 1989 July 2 and 1993 October 13 to 1996 January 2, Papoulias has created stronger relations with Greek and many of their neighbours, including Egypt, Turkey, Iran and Armenia.
The President of the Hellenic Republic is colloquially referred to in English as the President of Greece. The president is the elected head of state of Greece, elected by the parliament.
What is the largest lake of Greece?
The biggest lake of Greece is the Trichonis lake in the mountains of the city Agrinio
What are the names of the mountain ranges in Greece?
All credit goes to Wikipedia!!!
Mount everst!
What is life like in Greece for the average person?
In winter and in autumn,in Greece the people go to cafe', cinema,they are call their friends at their home,they go to their works e.t.c.
In spring,they go to a picnic,they ride their bikes,they go to their works,they have a barbecue.
In summer they go to the beach and they generaly have fun!!!
I AM GREEK!!!
There is all kinds of Greeks poor and rich Greeks so it depends on the house the poor ones live in a house by mud and stone and the rich ones like in a apartment.
What is the least populated city in Greece?
Greece doesn't really distinguish between cities and towns; Kastellorizo is probably the smallest with a population of approximately 430.
What are some names of kings in ancient Greece?
Alexander the great
king phillip
King Jassa
King James
Kind Dameran
Queen Salami
How does calypso assist Odysseus on his journey home?
Calypso had been watching him and when he passed out and fell into the water, she transformed him into a fish and saved him from being eaten.
Read more: How_did_Ulysses_meet_Calypso
What were the effects of the Persian war on Greece?
Initially the city-states put their disputes on hold until they had driven back the Persian attempt to bring them under control, but when the Persian threat was repelled, the were free to go back to their usual wars between each other with renewed ferocity.
How would Odysseus most likely describe Calypso?
As being awful.
Odysseus most likely would describe Calypso as a tall, beautiful woman who is smart, clever and a Titan.
Why was is difficult for Daedalus and Icarus to escape from Crete?
There are many different versions of the Greek myth or story of the inventor, architect and craftsman Daedalus and his son Icarus on their escape from Crete. This is a extract from one of my other answers: Daedalus was a famous master inventor and craftsman. He had fled to the island of Crete and started work for King Minos, during around 1325 BC . He created many objects for the King, that appear in various myths and legends. One of his creations was the Labyrinth of the Minotaur. Locked away inside the Labyrinth, a gigantic underground maze of misleading and seemingly endless tunnels, was a horrific monster. It was the Minotaur, a half man - half bull, bloodthirsty creature. It was the son of the kings wife, Queen Pasiphae. Daedalus had constructed a wooden cow for the queen to hide in to satisfy her love for a white bull sent by Poseidon. From this she became pregnant with the Minotaur. When the Minotaur was born, Daedalus built the Labyrinth to imprison the monster inside. The monster was always hungry for flesh, so King Minos demanded that seven men and seven women were sent to him each year. They were sent one by one into the labyrinth to be served to the Minotaur All got lost and were eaten by the Minotaur, no-one escaped. Some people lasted only hours, but some took days to find their way through the pitch black tunnels to the Minotaur This all continued for about twenty years until one brave hero, named Theseus, asked to be one of the seven men sent to the labyrinth; as he believed that he could boldly slay the beast within the maze and escape successfully, sparing the lives of fourteen innocent people each year. When Theseus set foot on the island of Crete he was introduced to the king's daughter, princess Ariadne, they instantly fell in love with each other. Ariadne gave Theseus a sword to slay the Minotaur and a large ball of string to tie to the door of the labyrinth and unroll as he journeyed through the tunnels, then follow to find his way out with. Theseus successfully slayed the monster and escaped the labyrinth, he then fled the lands of Minos with Ariadne by his side. King Minos was furious, not only had Theseus survived, but he had killed the Minotaur and stolen his daughter from him. Minos blamed the outcome on Daedalus for badly creating the labyrinth, so he decided to lock Daedalus and his son Icarus away in the labyrinth (and in some versions a tall tower). Daedalus had built the labyrinth so he therefor knew his way around. His son and him ventured through the tunnels, engulfed in darkness and thick silence. They made there way out and hid in temporary safety...
...This story is a famous Greek legend, but it is only a fictional story. Greek legends were told within the people of Greece as a pass-time. Greek people believed in many gods who lived at the summit of mount olympus. They had a god for almost everything, as a way of explaining everyday happenings that were beyond their knowledge. These gods hated humans. This formed a good base for their stories. There were many parts of these myths that contained forms of fantasy... Daedalus also featured in many other greek tales and myths. In ancient Greek; Daedalus means "Cunning Worker" and so he was, Daedalus was a well known craftsman and inventor,. All statues had their arms stuck stiffly to their sides until Daedalus made statues with their bodies in natural positions and, some people say he even gave them the power of being able to move, it was said that they were so realistic that if they werent chained up then they would run away! Daedalus claimed to be the inventor of the saw. Credit for this went to his nephew instead. Daedalus murdered him in jealousy. Because of this, he fled to Athens to work for King Minos on the island of Crete... ...By Jamie Gerrard Lievesley
What famous landmark is in Athens Greece?
There was actually two famous buildings, Acropolis and Parthenon. The Acropolis was also nick-named "The sacred rock". The Parthenon was a temple that the Greeks used to pray in, but now it's crumbled rock. Now you've learnt more than you asked for!
Who is the King of Pylos the Gerenian Charioteer visited by Telemachus?
The Gerenian charioteer visited by Telemachus was Nestor, the King of Pylos. Nestor was a born Argonaut who became king after all his siblings and Neleus were killed by Heracles.
What is the economy like in Greece and how is it related to the country's geography?
It is no that tragic as shown on TV. People still live their lives but by spending less money. Many factories reduce prices also.
Is Athens Greece monotheistic or polytheistic?
The principal religions in modern Greece are Greek Orthodox (98%), Muslin (LT 2%) and Jewish (LT 1%) are all monotheistic. There are a small number of folks who hold to the Ancient Greek (polytheistic) religions. None of their rituals is officially recognised by the Greek state. The biggest bone of contention for those involved is that they are prevented from praying at ancient temples, and struggle to get permission to build their own temples, which in Greece requires the approval of the local Orthodox bishop.