- The American School of Classical Studies at Athens
... A.D. 157) supported a more than life size bronze statue; the other, to Titus Flavius Cyllus (Archon of the Panhellenion, A.D. 156) may have held a bronze statue, but there is no way of knowing since the top of the base cannot be seen. Both bases had been built into the foundations of the south gate- ...
... A.D. 157) supported a more than life size bronze statue; the other, to Titus Flavius Cyllus (Archon of the Panhellenion, A.D. 156) may have held a bronze statue, but there is no way of knowing since the top of the base cannot be seen. Both bases had been built into the foundations of the south gate- ...
PLATO: The Philosopher-King
... did not have enough knowledge to make proper choices for a state. The second problem with a democracy was the populistic promises of politicians. Politicians knew that they require support from the denizens of Athens to attain their votes. This train of thought led politicians to make promises to th ...
... did not have enough knowledge to make proper choices for a state. The second problem with a democracy was the populistic promises of politicians. Politicians knew that they require support from the denizens of Athens to attain their votes. This train of thought led politicians to make promises to th ...
T he R epublic - Veritas Press
... Athenians, etc. The imperial despotism of the great Empires to the east—like the Persians—was considered to be inferior to the sophisticated and superior life of the polis. “Polis” is the Greek word for “city” or “city-state.” This was the central cultural and political feature of Plato’s world. Alt ...
... Athenians, etc. The imperial despotism of the great Empires to the east—like the Persians—was considered to be inferior to the sophisticated and superior life of the polis. “Polis” is the Greek word for “city” or “city-state.” This was the central cultural and political feature of Plato’s world. Alt ...
A review of corruption based on the social and economic evolution
... of Samuel, Chapter 8 verse 3, referring to Samuel's sons, who followed in the service of the judges of Israel: „And his sons did not go in his ways, but moved by the love of money took rewards, and were not upright in judging” (extracted from The Bible). Also in Luke 3 John the Baptist urges tax-far ...
... of Samuel, Chapter 8 verse 3, referring to Samuel's sons, who followed in the service of the judges of Israel: „And his sons did not go in his ways, but moved by the love of money took rewards, and were not upright in judging” (extracted from The Bible). Also in Luke 3 John the Baptist urges tax-far ...
Spartan Hegemony
... incorporated back into the Athenian state two years later; the population of adult male citizens in Athens has dropped from about 45,000 in 431 at the start of the war to approximately 22,000. Athens is now an inferior ally of Sparta. 403 and 402 Cyrus collects troops for a revolt; sends the tribute ...
... incorporated back into the Athenian state two years later; the population of adult male citizens in Athens has dropped from about 45,000 in 431 at the start of the war to approximately 22,000. Athens is now an inferior ally of Sparta. 403 and 402 Cyrus collects troops for a revolt; sends the tribute ...
The Treatment Of Poetry In The Symposium Of Plato
... According to the poet, the goddess appears in propria persona, yet it is also clear from the fact of Athena's appearing, and not Aphrodite, or Apollo, that she also represents his exercise of his own prudence. This duality is even more manifest in eros, which is at once the proper name of a god and ...
... According to the poet, the goddess appears in propria persona, yet it is also clear from the fact of Athena's appearing, and not Aphrodite, or Apollo, that she also represents his exercise of his own prudence. This duality is even more manifest in eros, which is at once the proper name of a god and ...
lost in the labyrinth
... however, a goddess named Poteida. I cannot help but suspect that Poseidon is really Poteida, changed from female to male when adopted by the mainland Greeks. This is purely a guess on my part, though. Women appear to have possessed a good deal of power in ancient Crete. Representations of women are ...
... however, a goddess named Poteida. I cannot help but suspect that Poseidon is really Poteida, changed from female to male when adopted by the mainland Greeks. This is purely a guess on my part, though. Women appear to have possessed a good deal of power in ancient Crete. Representations of women are ...
Government in Athens
... modern juries have only 12 people. Athens remained a democracy for about 170 years. It reached its height under a brilliant elected leader named Pericles (PER-uhkleez). He led the government from about 460 BC until his death in 429 BC. Pericles encouraged the Athenians to take pride in their city. H ...
... modern juries have only 12 people. Athens remained a democracy for about 170 years. It reached its height under a brilliant elected leader named Pericles (PER-uhkleez). He led the government from about 460 BC until his death in 429 BC. Pericles encouraged the Athenians to take pride in their city. H ...
2.3 Mo
... There are varying accounts of Pheidias' death, but it is generally acknowledged that he became the target of Pericles' political enemies, due to his close connection with him. Targetting Pheidias was an attempt to harm Pericles' status. They first accused him of stealing gold from the Athena Parthen ...
... There are varying accounts of Pheidias' death, but it is generally acknowledged that he became the target of Pericles' political enemies, due to his close connection with him. Targetting Pheidias was an attempt to harm Pericles' status. They first accused him of stealing gold from the Athena Parthen ...
Chronology of Athenian Imperialism
... ally Athens and join the Peloponnesian side. • These men brought Peithias, a pro-Athenian civic leader, to trial on charges of “enslaving Corcyra to Athens” • He was acquitted and took revenge by charging five of them in turn. However, these men burst in upon the senate and killed Peithias and sixty ...
... ally Athens and join the Peloponnesian side. • These men brought Peithias, a pro-Athenian civic leader, to trial on charges of “enslaving Corcyra to Athens” • He was acquitted and took revenge by charging five of them in turn. However, these men burst in upon the senate and killed Peithias and sixty ...
Chapter 8 Section 2 - Marion County Public Schools
... 1. Land surrounded on three sides by water is called a/an island or peninsula? 2. What sea separates Greece from Egypt (see map)? Mediterannean 3. Greece’ geography could be described as mountainous or flat? ...
... 1. Land surrounded on three sides by water is called a/an island or peninsula? 2. What sea separates Greece from Egypt (see map)? Mediterannean 3. Greece’ geography could be described as mountainous or flat? ...
The Histories - Pronto Export
... Republic. In just a few hundred years the city had transformed itself from a lackluster little market town into the first great financial hub of Europe – a success that fueled the cultural phenomenon we call the Renaissance, which in turn produced superlative works of art such as the David. In addit ...
... Republic. In just a few hundred years the city had transformed itself from a lackluster little market town into the first great financial hub of Europe – a success that fueled the cultural phenomenon we call the Renaissance, which in turn produced superlative works of art such as the David. In addit ...
The Origins of Democracy: A Model with Application to Ancient
... between governing bodies, and so forth. Classical Athens was more democratic than Classical Sparta because in Athens, native-born males generally had equal political rightsCto vote, to sit on the popular assembly, to hold public officeCand final decisions were made by the broadlyrepresentative popul ...
... between governing bodies, and so forth. Classical Athens was more democratic than Classical Sparta because in Athens, native-born males generally had equal political rightsCto vote, to sit on the popular assembly, to hold public officeCand final decisions were made by the broadlyrepresentative popul ...
The Development of Ancient Greek Naval Warfare
... Dipylon group of vases, of the Late Geometric I Period (760-735 BCE) depict several funeral and war scenes. 10 These were discovered in the Dipylon cemetery of the Kerameikos at Athens. These ships are difficult to interpret because of the distortion of scale and proportion of men to ships, but cert ...
... Dipylon group of vases, of the Late Geometric I Period (760-735 BCE) depict several funeral and war scenes. 10 These were discovered in the Dipylon cemetery of the Kerameikos at Athens. These ships are difficult to interpret because of the distortion of scale and proportion of men to ships, but cert ...
9"t - bankstowntafehsc
... king and his advisers. Herodotus tells us that 'Xerxes called a conference of the leading men in the country to find out their attitude towards the war and explain to them his own wishes.'6 Strategy also involves the methods by which the aims are to be achieved. This may often involve forming and ma ...
... king and his advisers. Herodotus tells us that 'Xerxes called a conference of the leading men in the country to find out their attitude towards the war and explain to them his own wishes.'6 Strategy also involves the methods by which the aims are to be achieved. This may often involve forming and ma ...
Introduction: Athenian History and Society in the Age of Pericles
... main square and marketplace (agora) in the city center. Some poleis possessed a citadel, often located on defensible and/or fortified high ground. At Athens, this citadel came to be called the akropolis (“high city”). Greek poleis ranged in size from tiny villages with perhaps fewer than several hund ...
... main square and marketplace (agora) in the city center. Some poleis possessed a citadel, often located on defensible and/or fortified high ground. At Athens, this citadel came to be called the akropolis (“high city”). Greek poleis ranged in size from tiny villages with perhaps fewer than several hund ...
Periclean Athens - Daniel Aaron Lazar
... construction of temples and buildings; and yet it was this, more than any other action of his, which his enemies slandered and misrepresented. They cried out in the Assembly that Athens had lost its good name and disgraced itself by transferring from Delos into its own keeping the funds that had bee ...
... construction of temples and buildings; and yet it was this, more than any other action of his, which his enemies slandered and misrepresented. They cried out in the Assembly that Athens had lost its good name and disgraced itself by transferring from Delos into its own keeping the funds that had bee ...
Sparta - inetTeacher
... read; you'll find that the Spartans were "an armed camp," "brutal," "culturally stagnant," "economically stagnant," "politically stagnant," and other fun things. The reality, of course, lies somewhere behind the value judgments. Greek history does, after all, come down to us through the eyes of the ...
... read; you'll find that the Spartans were "an armed camp," "brutal," "culturally stagnant," "economically stagnant," "politically stagnant," and other fun things. The reality, of course, lies somewhere behind the value judgments. Greek history does, after all, come down to us through the eyes of the ...
Get Ready to Read (cont.)
... • The Greeks were the first people to develop the idea of citizenship, in which citizens of a country are treated equally and have rights and responsibilities. • In Greek city-states, only free, nativeborn, land-owning men could be citizens. • Citizens could vote, hold office, own property, and ...
... • The Greeks were the first people to develop the idea of citizenship, in which citizens of a country are treated equally and have rights and responsibilities. • In Greek city-states, only free, nativeborn, land-owning men could be citizens. • Citizens could vote, hold office, own property, and ...
World History: Patterns of Interaction
... • Greeks invent drama as an art form; includes chorus, dance, poetry • Two forms of drama: tragedy and comedy • Tragedy—tells story of heroes’ downfall; themes of love, hate, war • Comedy—makes fun of politics and respected people; slapstick humor • Greek dramatists include Aeschylus, Euripides, Ari ...
... • Greeks invent drama as an art form; includes chorus, dance, poetry • Two forms of drama: tragedy and comedy • Tragedy—tells story of heroes’ downfall; themes of love, hate, war • Comedy—makes fun of politics and respected people; slapstick humor • Greek dramatists include Aeschylus, Euripides, Ari ...
Chapter 5 PPT Slides
... • Greeks invent drama as an art form; includes chorus, dance, poetry • Two forms of drama: tragedy and comedy • Tragedy—tells story of heroes’ downfall; themes of love, hate, war • Comedy—makes fun of politics and respected people; slapstick humor • Greek dramatists include Aeschylus, Euripides, Ari ...
... • Greeks invent drama as an art form; includes chorus, dance, poetry • Two forms of drama: tragedy and comedy • Tragedy—tells story of heroes’ downfall; themes of love, hate, war • Comedy—makes fun of politics and respected people; slapstick humor • Greek dramatists include Aeschylus, Euripides, Ari ...
Battle of Marathon
... the full length of that of the Persians, but their center was only a few ranks deep and herein lay their weakest point. Both wings, however, were manned to full strength. They took up their position, and when the sacrifices proved propitious the Athenians were given the signal and advanced on the ba ...
... the full length of that of the Persians, but their center was only a few ranks deep and herein lay their weakest point. Both wings, however, were manned to full strength. They took up their position, and when the sacrifices proved propitious the Athenians were given the signal and advanced on the ba ...
World History: Patterns of Interaction
... • Greeks invent drama as an art form; includes chorus, dance, poetry • Two forms of drama: tragedy and comedy • Tragedy—tells story of heroes’ downfall; themes of love, hate, war • Comedy—makes fun of politics and respected people; slapstick humor • Greek dramatists include Aeschylus, Euripides, Ari ...
... • Greeks invent drama as an art form; includes chorus, dance, poetry • Two forms of drama: tragedy and comedy • Tragedy—tells story of heroes’ downfall; themes of love, hate, war • Comedy—makes fun of politics and respected people; slapstick humor • Greek dramatists include Aeschylus, Euripides, Ari ...
Warrick 1 Ancient Greek Childhood and the Pursuit of Polis Identity
... The extent of infanticide within Greek poleis and its distribution between genders is debated among historians.6 For example, Sarah B. Pomeroy, in her ground-breaking study Goddesses, Whores, Wives, and Slaves, suggests that female infants were more often abandoned than males within Athens.7 This ge ...
... The extent of infanticide within Greek poleis and its distribution between genders is debated among historians.6 For example, Sarah B. Pomeroy, in her ground-breaking study Goddesses, Whores, Wives, and Slaves, suggests that female infants were more often abandoned than males within Athens.7 This ge ...
Medea - WordPress.com
... • Born in Salamis in 480 - 406 BC • last of the three great tragedians (Aeschylus and Sophocles). • wrote ninety-five plays (approx); 18/19 have survived (more than other two!) • reshaped the structure of tragedy by portraying strong female characters, intelligent slaves and by making fun of many he ...
... • Born in Salamis in 480 - 406 BC • last of the three great tragedians (Aeschylus and Sophocles). • wrote ninety-five plays (approx); 18/19 have survived (more than other two!) • reshaped the structure of tragedy by portraying strong female characters, intelligent slaves and by making fun of many he ...