The position and nature of the country exercised a decisive influence in the evolution of Greek civilization. The proximity of the sea tempted the Greeks to range far and wide exploring it, but the fact of their living on islands or on pen...
3. Plagiarism 4. It has been argued that Hecataeus’s view of Ptolemaic kingship was biased by two factors: first, the use of priests and priestly documents as sources, and second, the tendency of Greek authors to add their own ideas into descriptions of ‘oriental’ customs. Ptolemaic dy...
The Greek tragedy, \"Medea,\" by Euripides, is the tale of a woman scorned and her tactful revenge. During the era in which Medea takes place, society often placed women into submissive roles. However, the play Medea challenges the conventional customs of Greece. Euripides displays the nonco...
For more information about these ancient people, read the lesson titled Ancient Greek Customs & Traditions Lesson for Kids. You will explore: The different types of Greek plays Who could be an Olympic athlete Laws protecting olives in ancient Greece ...
The ancient Greeks left behind a rich cultural legacy that continues to fascinate and influence the world today. We know a great deal aboutthe origins and early development of democracy, their extraordinary advances in science and mathematics, philosophy, as well as the enduring legacy of Greek ar...
On closer analysis, Teliavelis appears to be the same god as Velnias, lord of the souls of the dead (veles):The prefix ‘Telia-‘ may be related to the latin word for ‘the earth’ –tellus.It might also be related to the Greek wordtelios(which linguists believe to be a metathesis ...
Customs have imposed broad import restrictions on many ancient Greek coins. This announcement came after the State Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding to reduce the incentive for further pillage of Greece's cultural heritage. However, large denomination Greek silver trade coins as well as ...
Rome, the eternal city, was the heart of the Roman Empire, while Athens was the birthplace of democracy and Greek philosophy. Cairo, on the other hand, was the capital of Egypt for centuries and is home to the iconic pyramids and the Sphinx. 古代首都的地理位置...
The Renaissance was characterized by a revival of interest in classical learning, wisdom and values from the Ancient Greek and Roman eras. Renaissance scholars employed the humanist method in study and searched for realism and human emotion in art. Scientists no longer accepted the teachings of the...
On Feb. 16, 2024, a painting on a silk scarf was showcased at an exhibition in Athens, Greece. The artwork, "The Dance of Spring," was created by Greek contemporary artist Sofia Fotiadou. She initially painted on canvas and then reproduced her work on silk, aiming to express her underst...