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The stern of Trireme Olympias

The stern of Trireme Olympias is a fascinating piece of ancient naval history. Triremes were ancient Greek warships that played a crucial role in naval warfare during the Classical period. The stern of a trireme was not only functional but also served as a symbol of power and prestige. The stern of the Trireme Olympias was designed to be visually ...

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The Olympian Gods

Extensive collection of images and texts concerning the major figures of Greek and Roman mythology....

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Argo and the Argonautic Expedition.

Greek Mythology. The purpose of the Argonautic expedition was to fetch the golden fleece from Colchis (Aea), which lied at the end of the Black sea. The golden fleece belonged to the ram, which Phrixus used to flee from his father, the king of Orchomenos in Boeotia, and his stepmother, when they were preparing to sacrifice him. Phrixus reached the ...

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The Pharos of Alexandria

By Michael Lahanas. Sostratus, the son of Dexiphanes, the Cnidian, dedicated this to the Saviour Gods, on behalf of those who sail the seas. Dedicatory inscription of the Lighthouse, completed around 280-279 BC. The first lighthouse of the World, the "Pharos of Alexandria", lasted for over 1500 years in the harbor of Alexandria. It is one of the 7 ...

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2500 Year Old Greek Ship

2,500-Year-Old Greek Ship Raised off Sicilian Coast Maria Cristina Valsecchi in Rome for National Geographic News August 11, 2008. An ancient Greek ship recently raised off the coast of southern Sicily, Italy, is the biggest and best maintained vessel of its kind ever found, archaeologists say. At a length of nearly 70 feet (21 meters) and a width...

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Greek Ships

The naval Greek history does not have a concrete point of beginning. Roots are lost in depths of centuries of history of human gender. In a geographic space within 150 km. from the sea, the Greeks from the prehistoric years developed societies as a rule coastal. As most of the interior land is mountainous and difficult to farm, Greeks have to explo...

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Model in clay of Trireme exhibited in a Museum of Sparta

In a quiet corner of the Museum of Sparta, a remarkable clay model of a Trireme captures the attention of visitors, transporting them back in time to the ancient world of seafaring and warfare. The intricate details of the model showcase the craftsmanship and skill of the artisans who meticulously crafted it, providing a glimpse into the naval migh...

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Online Medieval and Classical Library (OMACL)

The Online Medieval and Classical Library (OMACL) is a collection of some of the most important literary works of Classical and Medieval civilization. Get your OMACL gear and let your love of classical and medieval literature show!...

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The Ancient Greek World

The Ancient Greek World virtual gallery at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology....

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Greek Music and Lyrical Poetry

Greek music and lyrical poetry are inextricably linked. Lyrical poetry was meant to be sung, and music was an essential part of the performance. Greek lyrical poetry covers a wide range of topics, including love, loss, war, and religion. It is often characterized by its emotional intensity and its use of vivid imagery. Some of the most famous Greek...

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