Tag: Ancient Greece

abate (a bate')Make less; die down. Example: The city passed a law to abate the noise coming from factories. abductedKidnapped; carried away a person by force. abet (a bet')Assist; help out, especially in doing something bad. Example: Nixon had a staff to abet his crimes. abide (a byd')Tolerate; sta Studying the words in context, and examining the brief definitions and examples provided in this list, will add significantly to the student's real understanding of proper usage....

PLOUTARXOS (circa 45 - 125 A.D.) Priest of the Delphic Oracle Greece, by the turn of the first millenium, was a sad ruin of its former glory. Mighty Rome had looted its statues and reduced Greece to conquered territory. 1 Despite these circumstances, Mestrius Plutarchus (known to history as Plutarch...

Embark on a discovery of captivating facts that paint a colorful portrait of Greece, a land that stands at the crossroads of history, mythology, and modern allure. 🏛️ Ancient Birthplace of Democracy: Greece is hailed as the birthplace of democracy, with the Athenian democracy taking root in ...

The Friend of Fortune (411 - 336 B.C.) TIMOLEWN by Plutarch Against heavy odds, but with the help of the gods, Timoleon took up where Dion had left off, and liberated Sicily from barbarians and tyrants. His courage and wisdom established peace and prosperity where before there had been desolation an...

Step back in time to ancient Greece, where the heart of Olympia bore witness to a tradition that would echo through the annals of history—the Olympic Games. More than a mere athletic competition, the ancient Olympics were a celebration of physical prowess, cultural unity, and religious devotion. &#x...

From Plutarch's Lives, still inspirational after 19 centuries: 15 Ancient Greek Heroes from Plutarch's Lives Ploutarcou A modern English edition, abridged and annotated by Wilmot H. McCutchen Preface It's brief, so start here, then read these biographies in chronological order: Theseus The Athenian...

The Fool of Hope (319 - 272 B.C.) P U R R O S by Plutarch In Pyrrhus' wild career of restless trouble-making, we see a soul incapable of satisfaction. He was a mighty man of war, and nearly conquered Rome, but he could never finish what he started before getting distracted by a new project. Glaucias...

Embark on an extraordinary voyage through the captivating realm of Greek mythology, a world brimming with gods, goddesses, heroes, and mythical creatures. Immerse yourself in tales of divine rivalries, epic battles, and extraordinary feats of strength and courage. Discover the origins of the cosmos,...

The Reformer of Sparta (reigned 245 - 241 B.C.) AGIS by Plutarch The love of money had virtually destroyed the laws of Lycurgus in Sparta by the time Agis became king. This idealistic young man tried to restore the old way of life that had made Sparta great, but he was defeated by the power of greed...

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The Slave of Fear (died 413 B.C.) N I K I A S by Plutarch The turning point of the war with Sparta was the disastrous Sicilian Expedition, eagerly undertaken by the greedy Athenians. Superstitious old Nicias was their reluctant leader in this debacle. After the death of Pericles, the democracy of At...

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