The Arts of Greece
Caitlin R
How did Pericles strengthen democracy?
Pericles strengthened democracy by reminding citizens that Athens was unique. He did this by speaking to his people during the first year of war with Sparta. His accomplishments effected Ancient Greece a great deal. Some of his accomplishments included building the Parthenon, a reconstruction of Acropolis.
The Arts
The Arts were very important and big during the Golden Age of Athens. Athenians made many very important accomplishments during this age.
The Parthenon
The Parthenon is Pericles's greatest accomplishment. Completed during the Golden Age, it was a reconstruction of Acropolis. It was built to honor the protector of Athens, Goddess of Wisdom, Athena.
Democracy
Democracy was very big around the Golden Age of Athens. Pericles introduced reforms that strengthened democracy, as well as society there in Athens.
Greek Gods and Goddesses.
The influence of Greek Gods and Goddesses.
There are many gods and goddesses worshiped today, and even more that were worshiped in Ancient Greece. 12 major gods and goddesses are sometimes still followed and honored today. The 12 Major Gods and Goddess are:
Zeus: God of Gods and The Sky.
Poseidon: God of The Sea.
Demeter: Goddess of The Harvest.
Hermes: Messenger of the Gods and Goddesses.
Ares: God of War.
Athena: Goddess of Wisdom.
Apollo: God of The Sun.
Artemis: Goddess of The Hunt.
Hephaestus: God of The Forge.
Aphrodite: Goddess of Love and Beauty.
Hera: Goddess of Family and Childbirth.
And finally,
Dionysus: God of Wine.
People honored the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece by sacrificing animals, praying in temples, and giving gifts to the Gods and Goddess at alters.
The Search for Knowledge.
Aristotle
Philosophers changed the thinking of Ancient Greece by making them question their beliefs. Aristotle did that as well, just as Plato and Socrates did long ago. Similar to his teacher Plato, Aristotle made a school to pass on his religion and beliefs.
Plato
Plato taught Aristotle his ways of philosophy. Plato, in his turn, was taught by Socrates, Plato made a school to pass on his beliefs.
Socrates
Socrates challenged the values of the people Athens by telling them about their minds. This confused alot of them and turned them against their religions. He was forced to commit suicide because of his acts.
The Arts
Writing
Writing was one of the Visual Arts of Ancient Greece.
Acting
Acting was one of the Dramatic Arts of Ancient Greece.
Sculpting
Sculpting was one of the Visual Arts of Ancient Greece.
The Parthenon
The Parthenon was very significant in the lives of daily Greeks. The Parthenon was a reconstruction of the Acropolis, thought up by Pericles. It was a temple and shrine to the great protector of Athens, Athena, goddess of wisdom.
How did Greeks use the Visual and Dramatic Arts in their lives?
Greeks used the Visual and Dramatic Arts in many ways. They used most of them for entertainment, and sometimes even payment. The arts were part of everyday life for the Greeks.
What I enjoyed
What I enjoyed the most about the history of Ancient Greece is learning about the gods and goddesses of Greece.
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