Living in Ancient GreeceIn these pages both modern and ancient voices tell what life was like in ancient Greece, birthplace of Western society. Included are fascinating tracts on democracy, law and justice, religion, slavery, the treatment of women, theater, and the glory of sport. |
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Page 13
... ( religious congregations ) often had part- or full - time staffs of caretakers and specially trained individuals who initiated or aided in sacrifices and other rituals . Any of the people just described might bear the title of priest or ...
... ( religious congregations ) often had part- or full - time staffs of caretakers and specially trained individuals who initiated or aided in sacrifices and other rituals . Any of the people just described might bear the title of priest or ...
Page 60
... religious festivals and prayed and sacrificed to the gods - especially to the city's own patron de- ity , who was thought to watch over and protect the community . The gods , as pictured by master poets and storytellers like Homer and ...
... religious festivals and prayed and sacrificed to the gods - especially to the city's own patron de- ity , who was thought to watch over and protect the community . The gods , as pictured by master poets and storytellers like Homer and ...
Page 95
... religious as well as athletic history . The track in the stadium was of clay , levelled and lightly cov- ered with sand . It had stone sills towards each end which marked the start and finish of the races . To preserve some of the religious ...
... religious as well as athletic history . The track in the stadium was of clay , levelled and lightly cov- ered with sand . It had stone sills towards each end which marked the start and finish of the races . To preserve some of the religious ...
Contents
Foreword | 8 |
People and Private Life | 22 |
Defining Wifely Duties | 35 |
Copyright | |
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