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History of Ancient Greece and Human Nature in Thucydides: 3.70+
In Book 3 of Thucydides' The Peloponnesian War, specifically 3.70-3.85, he discusses the stasis in Corcyra between the democratic and oligarchic factions.
Oct 1, 2010
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Griffin Keedy
Mythical Creatures: The Obnoxious Centaurs
The Centaurs were part-human, part-horse creatures that according to the ancient Greeks lived by the mountains of Thessaly in east-central Greece.
Sep 28, 2010
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Ivan Castro
Frightening Creatures in Greek Mythology
Greeks were great observers of the natural world and of human nature as well. This does not mean they were above superstition and fear of the unknown.
Sep 22, 2010
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Tony De Vita
Greek Mythology: Titans, the Elders Overthrown by the Olympians
The Titans were the elder gods in Greek mythology. Cronus was the chief god who overthrew his father Uranus. He in turn would be overthrown by his son, Zeus
Sep 22, 2010
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Tony De Vita
Greek Mythology: The Twelve Olympian Gods
Greek mythology was an important element in religion and in explaining natural phenomena. The Olympian gods ruled after the overthrow of the Titan elders.
Sep 22, 2010
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Tony De Vita
King Croesus of Lydia and the Wise Man Solon
We remember King Croesus today in the phrase "as rich as Croesus" - but who was this remarkably rich Croesus and did he manage to hold on to his riches?
Sep 14, 2010
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Sarah Maguire
Meet Myrtis: A 24th Century Athenian Girl
Myrtis is a reconstruction of a young Athenian girl who lived and died during the time of Pericles of Athens.
Sep 14, 2010
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Antonis Hontzeas
The Hoplite of Ancient/Classical Greece
A look at the mechanics of what made the Hoplites the greatest warriors of their time.
Aug 20, 2010
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Robert Hill
Were the Spartans just Glorified Tyrants?
The Spartans, though certainly brave soldiers at Thermopylae, harbored a dark side as repressive slave-owners and enforcers of a caste system.
Aug 17, 2010
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Rogers Feng
The Humors
The Ancient Greeks, led by Hippocrates, tried desperately to understand the human body and its conditions.
Aug 16, 2010
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Marquis Canaday
Ancient Greek Heroines: The Athletic Atalanta
Atalanta, one of various female hunters in Greek mythology, could out-run, out-hunt and out-wrestle any man.
Aug 9, 2010
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Ivan Castro
Spartan Women - Helen of Troy, Queen of Sparta
Helen of Troy, often regarded as the most beautiful woman in the world, famously sparked the Trojan War. Her story is told in the 2004 film "Troy".
Jul 31, 2010
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Cathy Anne Smith
Spartan Women - Gorgo Queen of Sparta
Queen Gorgo and her husband King Leonidas I of Sparta were portrayed in the 2006 film "300" which depicts the famed Greek vs Persian Battle of Thermopylae.
Jul 30, 2010
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Cathy Anne Smith
Spartan Women - Olympic Winner Cynisca of Sparta
The Spartan Princess Cynisca twice won the four horse chariot race in the Ancient Greek Olympic Games despite the prohibition on women competing.
Jul 25, 2010
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Cathy Anne Smith
The Story of Demeter, Greek Goddess of Harvest
In ancient mythology, Demeter was the Greek goddess of harvest. She had power over the seasons, and taught the people about agriculture.
Jul 10, 2010
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Jessica Gadziala
The Ancient Greek Understanding of Diseases
The Greeks were a head of their time when it came to understanding the nature of diseases.
Jul 8, 2010
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Marquis Canaday
The Myth of Bellerophon, Pegasus and the Chimaera
Bellerophon was the hero who, according to ancient Greek mythology, rode Pegasus and defeated the monstrous Chimaera.
Jul 8, 2010
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Victoria Hooper
The Ancient Greek Oracle of Apollo and Gaia at Delphi, Greece
The Oracle of Delphi was dedicated to the earth goddess Gaia before the sacred site was rededicated to the Greek god Apollo.
Jun 29, 2010
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Natasha Sheldon
Aristotle's Rhetoric and Dialectic - Still Relevant Today
Aristotle's writings on rhetoric and the dialectic developed more than 2000 years ago are still relevant. This article discusses some basic terminology.
Jun 22, 2010
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Tony De Vita
Greek Architecture Expresses Ancient Greek Cultural Values
The architectural remains of ancient Greece illustrate how the cultural context and evolving values affected their aesthetic.
Jun 21, 2010
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Griffin Keedy
