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Architecture- Architecture is one of the Greek legacies that the western civilization has inherited, as Greece established many of the structural elements, decorative motifs, and building types still used in architecture today. More... Children- To celebrate the birth of a child, a Greek father would dance naked while carrying his child around in the house. The doorway of the house was adorned with a wreath More... Clothing- Greek clothing was made of linen (summer) and wool (winter). The Chiton consisted of a rectangle piece of fabric which was draped around the body and pinned at the shoulders. This style was designed to show the natural shape of the body which the Greeks idealized. More...
Education- Schools in ancient Athens were private, but very affordable. The rich as well as the poor children were able to attend. Boys started school around the age of 6 and continued until the age of 14. Girls did not attend school, but were often taught basic reading and writing by their mothers. More...
Food- Much of what the ancient Greeks ate and drank was decided by
their religious beliefs. Some foods were eaten because it was thought that
they were favorites of a god that they worshipped.
Gods and Goddesses- Aphrodite- Goddess of love
Government- The ancient Greeks were the first to initiate a democratic form of government.
Male citizens were the lawmakers and held public assemblies throughout the year to discuss laws and vote.
Jewelry- Ancient Greek jewelry commonly consisted of gold beads beautifully shaped like shells,
flowers and even beetles. The fascination for jewelry in ancient Greece...
Music- Music in ancient Greece was quite popular in daily life. It was used as a way to honor the gods and played
Olympics- There is evidence that the first Olympic games may have started around 776 B.C. They began as a tribute to the gods in
Philosophers-
From the mythology to the culture, Ancient Greek philosophers were the minds of the day that were unofficially appointed to explain the mysteries of life and the complexity of the world.
Religion- The ancient Greeks worshipped many different Gods and Goddesses. Each God or Goddess represented a different part of Greek life.
Theatre- Theatre was widely celebrated in Ancient Greece, flourishing between 550 and 220BC. Its capital Athens hosted the festival of Dionysia which honoured the god of theatre and involved many spectacular plays.
Trivia- Facts and questions answered about the ancient Greeks
Weddings- Marriages took place when the girl was about 15 years and the man, 30 (due to military service). The husband to be was chosen by the girl's father and she was expected to follow through with his decision. More...
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