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What did all Greek city-states have in common?. They worshipped the same gods. They believed in myths. Sometimes ancient myths: Remembered history in an interesting way. May have some truth. Usually featured nature Included gods or goddesses. had heroes. They believed in Oracles.
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They believed in myths. • Sometimes ancient myths: • Remembered history in an interesting way. • May have some truth. • Usually featured nature • Included gods or goddesses. • had heroes.
They believed in Oracles • Similar to a fortune teller of today. • Most famous Oracle was at the crack in Delphi where Apollo was to have spoken. • Oracles were always on duty to help people communicate with the gods…24/7! • Omens were predictions of bad things.
City states were called POLISES. • A polis was the city and the surrounding area. • City states did NOT trust each other. • Most powerful were Sparta and Athens. • Each city-state had: • A wall surrounding it. • A hill called the ACROPOLIS where important buildings would be safe.
Greek Alphabet • 24 letters • Many of our letters came from the Greek. • Uses today: • Fraternities and sororities in colleges • Science and math • Still used in Greece
They all believed in an afterlife. • Spirit crosses the River Styx by Charon, the ferryman…needed a coin! • Cerberus, a three headed dog, keeps out intruders. • Three judges determine where you go by how you lived your life: • Elysian Fields- very, very, very good people • Asphodel Fields- most people, not great, not wicked • Tartarus…wicked people
They all went to the Olympics. • In Olympia • Every four years • All fighting stopped • Held in honor of gods, particularly Zeus • Men only • Sacrifice to gods at beginning of Olympics. • Winners received olive wreathe for head, food for life, statues, great recognition!
Men were important! • Ran the government, oversaw field workers, worked in the fields, sailed, sports • Free to come and go as they would like • Shopped for the needed items for the home. • Lived in a separate wing of the house.
Women had limited freedoms. • Stayed mostly in the house; rarely left to visit friends. • Took care of children and homes. • Could leave only for funerals of relatives. • Engaged around 5; married around 15. EXCEPT SPARTAN WOMEN.
Children were considered “youths” until 30! • Boys and Girls: • Played with rattles, jacks, yo-yos • Pets: birds, dogs, goats, and turtles • Girls: • Learned at home from mom until married. • Boys: • Went to school from 6 or 7 until 20.
Everyone had slaves! • Were owned and named by families. • House slaves cooked, cleaned, prepared the meals, took care of children and tutored the children. • Other slaves worked in fields, in mines, in shops.
Food • Figs, olives, grapes • Fish, seafood such as octopus • seldom meat (goat) • Wine made from grapes • Olive oil was used for cooking, cleaning your body, and lighting!
Everyone had brushes and mirrors! • Women: • Curled, blond hair • Braids and pony tails piled on head • Admired blonds • Men: • Facial hair • Short hair • Tunics • Barber Shops