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Journey back to a world of magic and wonder, where the ancient world's most famous oracle prophesied the futures of kings and countries. One of the holiest sites of ancient Greece, Delphi was the pre-eminent shrine of Apollo. Cradled by Mount... See more

Journey back to a world of magic and wonder, where the ancient world's most famous oracle prophesied the futures of kings and countries. One of the holiest sites of ancient Greece, Delphi was the pre-eminent shrine of Apollo. Cradled by Mount Parnassos and a valley of olive groves, it was also sacred to Dionysus, who was supposedly buried there. But Delphi is chiefly known for its legendary oracle the most famous of the ancient world. Journey back to the golden age of Greece, when the mysterious oracle of Delphi predicted the futures of kings and countries. In the smoky, haunting, and hallucinogenic atmosphere of the sacred shrine, predictions were uttered by a priestess in a delirious trance and interpreted by a priest speaking in verse. Dramatic re-creations bring the oracle to life, and leading historians explain how Delphi grew wealthy through the offerings of those seeking a glimpse at destiny. Explore the ruins of this mystical site with archaeologists, and see the latest... See less

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Journey back to a world of magic and wonder, where the ancient world's most famous oracle prophesied the futures of kings and countries. One of the holiest sites of ancient Greece, Delphi was the pre-eminent shrine of Apollo. Cradled by Mount... See more

Journey back to a world of magic and wonder, where the ancient world's most famous oracle prophesied the futures of kings and countries. One of the holiest sites of ancient Greece, Delphi was the pre-eminent shrine of Apollo. Cradled by Mount Parnassos and a valley of olive groves, it was also sacred to Dionysus, who was supposedly buried there. But Delphi is chiefly known for its legendary oracle the most famous of the ancient world. Journey back to the golden age of Greece, when the mysterious oracle of Delphi predicted the futures of kings and countries. In the smoky, haunting, and hallucinogenic atmosphere of the sacred shrine, predictions were uttered by a priestess in a delirious trance and interpreted by a priest speaking in verse. Dramatic re-creations bring the oracle to life, and leading historians explain how Delphi grew wealthy through the offerings of those seeking a glimpse at their destiny. Explore the ruins of this mystical site with archaeologists, and see the latest... See less

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Visit the glory days of the classical era - the very foundation of modern society as we know it - in this uniquely insightful and exhaustive examination of the technology of Ancient Greece. * Two-part special brings to life Ancient Greece, the... See more

Visit the glory days of the classical era - the very foundation of modern society as we know it - in this uniquely insightful and exhaustive examination of the technology of Ancient Greece. * Two-part special brings to life Ancient Greece, the birthplace of Western Civilization. * Discover the history and culture of ancient societies through their engineering accomplishments. * Hosted by actor and art historian Peter Weller. Join Peter Weller in this exciting, informative examination of the timeless engineering feats that helped define the bedrock society of Western history: Ancient Greece. This follow-up to the critically acclaimed ROME: ENGINEERING AN EMPIRE turns the same analytical lens on the society that was itself the inspiration for Roman accomplishment. At the time of Alexander the Great's death, his empire stretched from Egypt to India, and Hellenistic principles spanned the globe. From architecture to government, from philosophy to athletics, the influence of the Classical... See less

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The secretive Mysteries conducted at Eleusis in Greece for nearly two millennia have long puzzled scholars with strange accounts of initiates experiencing otherworldly journeys. In this groundbreaking work, three experts—a mycologist, a chemist, and... See more

The secretive Mysteries conducted at Eleusis in Greece for nearly two millennia have long puzzled scholars with strange accounts of initiates experiencing otherworldly journeys. In this groundbreaking work, three experts—a mycologist, a chemist, and a historian—argue persuasively that the sacred potion given to participants in the course of the ritual contained a psychoactive entheogen. The authors then expand the discussion to show that natural psychedelic agents have been used in spiritual rituals across history and cultures. Although controversial when first published in 1978, the book’s hypothesis has become more widely accepted in recent years, as knowledge of ethnobotany has deepened. The authors have played critical roles in the modern rediscovery of entheogens, and The Road to Eleusis presents an authoritative exposition of their views. The book’s themes of the universality of experiential religion, the suppression of that knowledge by exploitative forces, and the use of... See less

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What did the games mean? By Judith Swaddling

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(1) To learn about Socrates and his significance within Western civilization; (2) To analyze the arguments on the rule of law that Socrates presents in the Crito; (3) To explore the claims of law on personal conscience; (4) To consider the... See more

(1) To learn about Socrates and his significance within Western civilization; (2) To analyze the arguments on the rule of law that Socrates presents in the Crito; (3) To explore the claims of law on personal conscience; (4) To consider the relationship between individual rights and the rule of law in contemporary society. 1 Begin by introducing students to Socrates and Plato, using resources available through EDSITEment at the Episteme Links website. At the website's homepage, click "Philosophers," then select "Plato" for a link to the Clark College "Last Days of Socrates" Project, which includes background and a text of the Crito, as well as additional lesson plan ideas. For more extensive background, click Socrates from Ethics of Civilization by Sanderson Beck, which includes a comparison of Plato's portrayal of Socrates with the account offered by Xenophon, another of his students. Socrates also makes a comic appearance in Clouds, by Aristophanes; for a text, visit the Perseus... See less

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4. Art work from text to remember: a. Figurine of a woman, from Syros (Cyclades) (see page 82). View a similar Cycladic figure. b. Bull-leaping (Toreador Fresco) (see page 86). Explore why the Egyptians used a 'dry fresco' while the Minoans used 'wet... See more

4. Art work from text to remember: a. Figurine of a woman, from Syros (Cyclades) (see page 82). View a similar Cycladic figure. b. Bull-leaping (Toreador Fresco) (see page 86). Explore why the Egyptians used a 'dry fresco' while the Minoans used 'wet fresco.' What is the difference? c. Marine style Octopus jar (see page 88). What abstract and natural forms appear in Minoan pottery? d. Snake Goddess (see page 89). Based on the imagery and possible meanings, what might be the purpose of the Snake Goddess? e. Lion's Gate, Mycenae (see page 92). What are Cyclopean masonry and corbeled vaulting? f. Funerary Mask (see page 94). How does the Mycenean funerary mask compare with the Egyptian Death Mask of Tutankhamun? See less

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3. Key items to discuss and to know: a. Early development of Greek civilization b. "Gods and Goddesses of Mount Olympus" depicted in art (see page 101). c. Styles of the Geometric, Orientalizing, and Archaic periods, pages 100-106. d. Techniques of... See more

3. Key items to discuss and to know: a. Early development of Greek civilization b. "Gods and Goddesses of Mount Olympus" depicted in art (see page 101). c. Styles of the Geometric, Orientalizing, and Archaic periods, pages 100-106. d. Techniques of the Greek vase painting, pages 104, 114-116.. e. Orders of Greek architecture, page 110. f. Issues of realism and naturalism (see discussions throughout the chapter). g. Characteristics of art of the classical period, pages 121-123. h. Concept of "contrapposto" (see page 121). i. Polykleitos' "Prescription for a Perfect Statue" (see page 124). j. Praxiteles' "S-curve", page 148. k. Characteristics of art of the Hellenistic era, pages 148-153. l. Stories of the Trojan war See less

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Columns mark all that's left of the Temple of Zeus in Nemea. Archeologists are slowly rebuilding the columns, one limestone disk at a time. All...

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A detailed history of the ancient Greek cities of Athens, Sikyon(Sicyon), Corinth, Sparta, Thebes, Argos, Delphi, Olympia, Mykenae (Mycenae), with special emphasis in the influence of philosophy, arts, sculpture, painting, tragedy, museums,... See more

A detailed history of the ancient Greek cities of Athens, Sikyon(Sicyon), Corinth, Sparta, Thebes, Argos, Delphi, Olympia, Mykenae (Mycenae), with special emphasis in the influence of philosophy, arts, sculpture, painting, tragedy, museums, numismatics, theater, humanities, http://www.sikyon.com/, See less

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* NOTE: Dorling Kindersley has made every effort to link to external websites that are reputable, relevant and appropriate, however, neither DK nor Google are in any way responsible for or able to control the content of these websites. If, however, you do find any broken or incorrect links, or if you find content that you think is inappropriate, or if you just want to send us your comments, please email us. See less

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* NOTE: Dorling Kindersley has made every effort to link to external websites that are reputable, relevant and appropriate, however, neither DK nor Google are in any way responsible for or able to control the content of these websites. If, however, you do find any broken or incorrect links, or if you find content that you think is inappropriate, or if you just want to send us your comments, please email us. See less

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In ancient Greece sculpture in marble and bronze was plentiful and highly regarded. On display in public places it was often mentioned in literature. The names of Great Masters were recorded from the 5th century BC, if not earlier. Educated Romans... See more

In ancient Greece sculpture in marble and bronze was plentiful and highly regarded. On display in public places it was often mentioned in literature. The names of Great Masters were recorded from the 5th century BC, if not earlier. Educated Romans knew Greek sculpture from literature and sometimes travel; the uneducated could see it paraded in triumphs and displayed in public places. The scarcity of masterpieces and their gradual disappearance (largely through reuse of material) resulted in the practice of making exact copies (plaster casts). See less

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Between c.800 - c.300 B.C., the range of painted pottery shapes is relatively limited. Most look broadly similar throughout the period, but their variations and refinements can serve as a useful guide for relative dating. The Athenian examples cover... See more

Between c.800 - c.300 B.C., the range of painted pottery shapes is relatively limited. Most look broadly similar throughout the period, but their variations and refinements can serve as a useful guide for relative dating. The Athenian examples cover all of the most important forms, although it is helpful to keep in mind local undecorated (coarse) and plain (black-gloss) wares, pottery from other regions, such as Corinth and East Greece, and other materials. Vessels made of metal, glass and wood tend not to preserve as well as pottery, and our record of shapes is consequently skewed in favour of the ceramic evidence. There are however a number of features in the pottery repertoire that seem more suitable to other materials, e.g., rivet-like attachments. Only occasionally do we know the ancient names by which the different shapes were known, either from literary sources (mostly later) or merchants' marks, and so many names used today may not have been applied in the same way in 600-300... See less

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One of the problems in any democracy is the possibility that a leader arises with too much charisma. Of course this is not a crime, but people with too much personal influence can become dangerous for the democratic system itself, even when their... See more

One of the problems in any democracy is the possibility that a leader arises with too much charisma. Of course this is not a crime, but people with too much personal influence can become dangerous for the democratic system itself, even when their ideas are not divisive or dangerous. A well-established democracy can cope with these people, but charismatic personalities can destabilize early democracies and become tyrants (as happened several times in ancient Syracuse). See less

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The trial and execution of of Socrates in Athens in 399 B.C.E. puzzles historians. Why, in a society enjoying more freedom and democracy than any the world had ever seen, would a seventy-year-old philosopher be put to death for what he was teaching?... See more

The trial and execution of of Socrates in Athens in 399 B.C.E. puzzles historians. Why, in a society enjoying more freedom and democracy than any the world had ever seen, would a seventy-year-old philosopher be put to death for what he was teaching? The puzzle is all the greater because Socrates had taught--without molestation--all of his adult life. What could Socrates have said or done than prompted a jury of 500 Athenians to send him to his death just a few years before he would have died naturally? Finding an answer to the mystery of the trial of Socrates is complicated by the fact that the two surviving accounts of the defense (or apology) of Socrates both come from disciples of his, Plato and Xenophon. Historians suspect that Plato and Xenophon, intent on showing their master in a favorable light, failed to present in their accounts the most damning evidence against Socrates. [CONTINUED] See less

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* NOTE: Dorling Kindersley has made every effort to link to external websites that are reputable, relevant and appropriate, however, neither DK nor Google are in any way responsible for or able to control the content of these websites. If, however, you do find any broken or incorrect links, or if you find content that you think is inappropriate, or if you just want to send us your comments, please email us. See less