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Greek Mythology
Greek Mythology – Stories about Greek polytheism - gods and goddesses. These stories portray their gods and goddesses as very human like. There is often time a moral to the myths. These Myths were some of the first written novels of the Classical world. Ex.) Zeus, Hercules, Atlas.
PhilosophyPhilosophy – Investigation of thought and knowledge. (Greek philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.) Ex.) Can there be peace without war?
DemocracyDemocracy – City-State or nation ruled by the people. Ex.) Athens in Greece.
City-State
City-State - When a city acts as an independent nation.
Ex. ) Athens & Sparta
AthensAthens- Greek city-state that rose to naval power after the defeat of the Persians at the Battle of Salamis. Athens is known for beginning democracy and having philosophers flourish and other artists flourish there.
Sparta
Sparta- Rival city state to Athens. Sparta had a military culture and government.
Trireme
Trireme- Athenian navy ship that had three rows of rowers and a metal rammer in the front used to sink rival ships.
Parthenon
Parthenon- Pillared temple built to honor the goddess Athena in 427 BCE in Athens.