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1. Ancient Greece Odyssey: Eleusis and Demeter M y odyssey through Greece turns next to the ancient site of Eleusis, sanctuary of the goddesses Demeter and Persephone. Before I share my photos and retrace my steps there, I would like to tell you an ancient myth about Eleusis. This story was one o...
2. Aeschylus: Ancient Greek Playwright Aeschylus is hailed as the father of Greek tragedy; his plays are among the oldest surviving western literature. They are gripping, stately, troubling, and raise issues that are still pertinent today. They show a stern regard for justice, civil duty...
3. Photos of Ancient Athens This page is an archive of all my photos of ancient art in Athens, Greece. The photos are part of Ancient Greece Odyssey: A Traveller's Journal, my travelogue of my trip to Greece in 2005. I originally intended this to be a photo index of the whole j...
4. Ancient Greece: A Unit Study Ah, the Ancient Greeks! What a wonderful subject to explore! From Ancient Greek Mythology to the Philosophies of Socrates and Plato, from Euclid's Geometry to the origins of Democracy, this is a unit study for middle schoolers that can easily be...
5. Ancient Greece Odyssey: Temple of Apollo at Delphi We journey now to the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, Greece, where the Delphic Oracle gave prophesies to commoner and king. I'll share my photos, memories and knowledge of this stunning Greek site, which also features an unusual temple of Athena on...
6. Ancient Greece Odyssey: The Citadel of Mycenae My next stop on my Greek odyssey was the Bronze Age Citadel of Mycenae, home of legendary King Agamemnon. Read on for photos, information, and my memories of this ancient site, the Greek equivalent of Camelot! First, of course, I need to get there, s...
7. Ancient Greece Odyssey: The Palace of Tiryns The imposing Palace of Tiryns is a Bronze Age fortress from the time of the Trojan War. Unlike the citadel of Mycenae, there's no tour groups or paved walkways -- I and a friend had the site practically to ourselves! Below, I'll share my photos and k...
8. Ancient Greece Ancient Greece was an ancient civilization that flourished about 2,500 years ago in the area that is now modern Greece, nearby Mediterranean islands, and the western coast of Turkey. We owe Ancient Greece a great debt for its discoveries in many are...
9. Ancient Greece Odyssey: A Traveler's Journal   Myth major seeks armchair travelers, art lovers, and born-again pagans for a ramble through the ruins of ancient Greece.   Odyssey Latest Update: Sanctuary of Epidaurus Posted 11.26.09 I visited Greece in spring 2005 for the first time, whe...
10. Answers to Your Questions About Ancient Greece Many visitors to my Ancient Greece Odyssey: A Traveller's Journal website surf in through Google, looking for answers to search queries like "What are the Roman names for Greek gods?" and "map of the Odyssey." I hope you'l...
11. Greek Mythology Trivia Quiz: The Gods of Olympus This Greek mythology trivia quiz focuses on the gods of Olympus. For a list of the Olympian Gods and a chart of their Greek and Roman names, see "Answers to Your Questions About Ancient Greece." Other Greek Mythology Quizzes in this series:...
12. Sports in Ancient Greece Ancient Greece was famous for its festivals and especially Athens. These festivals were events held for many days and to which many people participated. The contests involved were mainly sports or artistic and the winners were receiving different pri...
13. Ancient Greece Odyssey: Epidaurus F ollow me now to Epidaurus, an ancient Greek spa blessed by the healing god Asclepius. Even today, Epidaurus is an idyllic retreat. The Epidaurus Theater continues to host dramas on its 2,300-year-old stage. Sightseers still flock to the ruined spl...
14. Sappho Sappho, born around 630 BCE on the Greek-settled island of Lesbos off the coast of Turkey, is one of the earliest writers in the western world. Only fragments of her poetry have survived, preserved by later writers quoting her or on badly-damaged p...
15. Ancient Greece Odyssey: The Acropolis of Athens Welcome back! Today I'll be visiting the the Acropolis and the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, and the Theater of Dionysos. Along the way I'll share my photographs and some useful resources about these fascinating ancient monuments. If you&#...
16. Ancient Greece Odyssey: Museums of Athens Welcome back! In this installment of my odyssey through Greece, I'll share my photos and information about Greek art in the Acropolis Museum and Athens National Museum. I've included general information to orient those who know nothing about...
17. The Anthropology Book Store Welcome to the Anthropology Bookstore. For the casual browser who may not be familiar with the term, the following is a definition of Anthropology as taken from Wikipedia: "Anthropology (from Greek: anthropos, "human being"; -logia) is the study of...
18. Take the Easy Greek Mythology Quiz! This is the first of a series of fun Greek mythology trivia quizzes. This one's just a warm-up: an easy quiz on Greek mythology that anyone can ace! If you beat it, try some of my other Greek mythology quizzes: Gods of Olympus :: Heroes :: Hubris...
19. Famous Greek Quotes Most people can’t point where Greece is on the map; some even believe that Greece is a thing of the past and now perhaps some other nation occupies the space that once was Greece. Though nothing of that is true, most of the people seam to know...
20. Greek Mythology Quiz: Hubris This Greek Mythology Trivia Quiz focuses on a common theme in Greek mythology: Hubris!  Many Greek tragedies deal with stories of pride and divine punishment. They tell of great heroes felled by a fatal flaw. Some Greek myths explain natural lan...