Tag: Ancient Greece

Ancient Greece, hailed as the cradle of Western civilization, unfolds its rich tapestry of history, culture, and philosophy on the canvas of its geographical landscape. Join us on a visual expedition as we explore the map of Ancient Greece, unlocking the secrets of city-states, mythical realms, and ...

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...

A History of Ancient Greece The Glory That Was GreeceAuthor: Jewsbury, LewisDate: 1992 Alcibiades (450?-404 BC) When the philosopher Socrates was tried and convicted in 399 BC for corrupting the young men of Athens, the judges may have had Alcibiades in mind. Intelligent, handsome, and charming, Alc...

The Lawmaker of Athens (died 559 B.C.) SOLWN by Plutarch Athens, unlike Sparta, was a money-mad commercial city. The constitution written by Solon mitigated the class struggle between rich and poor, and allowed for the growth of democratic institutions. Solon was born into a well-to-do family of Ath...

"The Just" (530 - 468 B.C.) ARISTEIDHS by Plutarch Aristides was so respected throughout Greece for his fairness that Athens assumed the leadership of the alliance against the Persian invaders. His character is a model for all ages. Aristides was a close friend of Cleisthenes, the man who had stampe...

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(all dates B.C.) circa 9000 Atlantis disappears. circa 1600 Island of Thera explodes, causing a tidal wave that inundates coastal settlements in the Aegean, and cripples the civilization of Crete. circa 1300 Theseus establishes the city of Athens. circa 1250 Troy falls to Agamemnon and his Greek a...

Ancient Greece, a civilization that flourished between the 9th and 4th centuries BCE, stands as a pivotal chapter in human history. Its legacy spans the realms of art, philosophy, literature, politics, and scientific thought, leaving an indelible mark on Western civilization and shaping the world we...

Ariston, a name of Greek origin, has been around for centuries, carrying with it a rich history and diverse meanings. Its etymology can be traced back to the Greek word "aristos," meaning "noblest" or "best." This noble connotation has made Ariston a popular name among Greek families for generations...

The Freedom Fighter (410 - 364 B.C.) PELOPIDAS by Plutarch Pelopidas led the Thebans to recover their liberty, then he led them to victory over the invincible Spartans. From beginning to end, his was the life of a hero. Pelopidas, the son of Hippoclus, was born into a prominent family of Thebes. He ...

In the rich tapestry of Greek mythology, the Olympian Gods reign supreme, commanding the heavens and influencing the destinies of mortals below. This post invites you to embark on a celestial journey, exploring the majestic world of the Olympian Gods through a fusion of captivating images and insigh...

The Hellenistic Era was a time of great cultural and intellectual exchange. Greek ideas and customs were adopted by peoples throughout the region, and this led to a new and vibrant hybrid culture. One of the most significant impacts of the Hellenistic Era on biblical times was the spread of Greek l...