Apr 11, 2022 · The “Vatican Amphora,” which depicts ancient Greek warriors Ajax and Achilles playing a board game. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Public domain. Gambling, one of the most …

The Ancient Greeks developed an alphabet for writing. Their common language and writing was one of the things that bound the Greeks together. The Greek alphabet is still used today. It is …

Ancient Greek Heroes. Greek heroes played a significant role in Greek myths and folktales. They were usually characters with a bold personality and extraordinary abilities, mostly from the …

Feb 11, 2022 · Created about 150 BC on the Acropolis — the highest point — of the ancient Greek city of Pergamon in Asia Minor, the Altar of Zeus at Pergamon, near modern-day Izmir, Turkey, …

ACTAEON (Actæon): Greek myth name of a hunter who was torn to pieces by his own dogs, meaning "effulgence." He was then transformed into a deer, thus himself becoming the hunted. …

Jun 28, 2019 · Ancient Greece really valued its horses, as shown by the many works of art depicting them. One particularly well-executed display of this appreciation is the Parthenon …

Oct 19, 2021 · Aspasia is, therefore, a fascinating and rare example of an ancient Greek woman whose wit and intelligence enabled her to rise to a position unparalleled in Greek society. 3. …

Jan 03, 2017 · 3 They Thought Lesbians Had Giant Clitorises. Photo credit: greek-islands.us. When it came to women’s rights, ancient Greece wasn’t exactly the most progressive country. …

Greek ‘myths’ (short for mythology) are a series of stories about the Gods and magical beings of Greece. We’ll bet you’ve heard of some of the famous – and infamous! – characters already, …

The first ancient Olympic Games can be traced back to Olympia in 776 BC. Full passion and extraordinary feats of athletic endeavour, the Olympic Games were the sporting, social and …