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Philip of Macedon: The King Who Paved the Way for an Empire

Philip II of Macedon (r. 359–336 B.C.), the father of Alexander the Great, was a ruler of extraordinary vision, military brilliance, and political cunning. Under his leadership, the once-overlooked kingdom of Macedon rose from obscurity to dominate Greece and lay the foundation for Alexander’s legendary conquests. Philip’s legacy is one of transfor...

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Bulfinch`s Mythology, The Trojan War

MINERVA (Athena) was the goddess of wisdom, but on one occasion she did a very foolish thing; she entered into competition with Juno (Hera) and Venus (Aphrodite) for the prize of beauty. FURTHER BROWSING AND SEARCHING; Browse THE OLYMPIAN GODS; Search ENCYLOPEDIA MYTHICA; Browse MYTHOLOGY IN WESTERN ART; Search PERSEUS; Browse HOMER`S ILIAD (Butler...

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Ancient Olympics FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Olympic Games Where did the Olympic games come from? Why were they held at Olympia? Were there other contests like the Olympics? Who could compete in the Olympics? Were women allowed at the Olympics? How were the athletes trained? What prizes did Olympic victors get? Who were the Olympic judges? ...

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Images of Gods and Heroes

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Map of Athenian League and Peloponnesian War, 453 BC

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Hellenistic Greece: The Legacy of Alexander the Great

The story of Hellenistic Greece begins with one of history's most extraordinary figures: Alexander the Great. His conquests not only reshaped the ancient world but also set the stage for an era of unparalleled cultural and intellectual fusion, forever altering the course of history. Alexander’s Vision and Conquests Born in 356 BCE in Macedon, Alexa...

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Mycenaean Greece

Mycenaean Greece was a civilization that thrived in the late Bronze Age, from around 1600 to 1100 BC. The Mycenaeans were known for their impressive palaces, advanced artistry, and monumental architecture. They are most famous for their role in the Trojan War, as depicted in Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey. The Mycenaeans were skille...

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Aristotle

Aristotle, a renowned ancient Greek philosopher, was born in 384 BC in Stagira, Chalcidice. He was a student of Plato and went on to become the tutor of Alexander the Great. Aristotle made significant contributions to various fields such as logic, metaphysics, ethics, politics, and more. One of his most influential works is "Nicomachean Ethics," w...

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Administrative Justice in Ancient Athens

Popular sovereignty has never been as completely in practice as in ancient Athens. The people didn't merely exercise their power at intervals, they wielded it at all times. The Assembly, which was composed of all citizens, decided and debated all questions of public policy. The legislation, executive, and judicial functions of government were exerc...

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