Athens—the name brings to mind buildings with tall, white columns2 and statues3 of Greek gods and goddesses. Museums take visitors back to the time of ancient Greece. When visiting the city, visitors feel like they're in the middle of a history lesson.雅典,这个名字会令人想到拥有高大的、...
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I wanted to love you, Athens.I really did. Ever since I was old enough to be interested in history, yours has been one that's fascinated me. Gods and goddesses; philosophers; music; art; ancient ruins — these are the things I fantasized about when I thought of you. I looked forward...
He taught us so much about the history of the acropolis, the gods and goddesses and the origins of each building. He made it interesting for our younger kids too. A super tour! Read more Written October 31, 2024 This review is the subjective opini...
A private tour of the acropolis and acropolis museum Alexandros was an excellent guide who brought us and our 4 children around the acropolis and acropolis museum. He taught us so much about the history of the acropolis, the gods and goddesses and the origins of...
Inside,thereoncewasagreatgoldandivorystatueofAthena,thegoddessofwisdom.WisdomwasveryimportanttotheGreeksofancientAthens.DuringtheGoldenAgetheceilingoftheParthenonwaspaintedred,gold,andblue.Thetopsofthepillarswerepaintedred,andthebuildingwasdecoratedwithbeautifulmarblestatuesofGreekgodsandgoddesses. ...
The name says it all when it comes to Ancient Greek Sandals, which doesn’t only seek to recreate the elegance and style of ancient footwear but the symbolism too. According to Greek mythology, gods and goddesses had their sandals made on Crete by a gifted sandal-maker who enriched each pa...
of Athens in his plays such as Lysistrata and The Frogs Philosophy “the search for truth”- the first thinkers to suggest that the forces of nature were not controlled by supernatural forces, personified by gods and goddesses, but could be understood through the use of observation and reason....
Alexandros was an excellent guide who brought us and our 4 children around the acropolis and acropolis museum. He taught us so much about the history of the acropolis, the gods and goddesses and the origins of each building. He made it interesting for...
Really interesting to hear all about the history and context of the art and artists. Would highly recommend! Read more Written February 17, 2025 LibbyAH 0 contributions Fun Way to Learn About the Acropolis The Mythology of Greek Gods and Goddesses was the framework for in...