A list of the top 5 things that Ancient Greek contributed to our society today:
1. Philosophy
2. Democracy
3. Literary Development
4. Theater Development
5. Hippocratic Oath
These 5 things would be by far the most advantageous developments that affect modern society today. First off, the philosophy studied through Aristotle, Socrates, and Plato created a platform for the development of sciences, and well as a base for education. Democracy, even though invented before the Greeks adopted it, was most used in the Greek society the way we use it today, with everybody having an equal say, and not being advantageous towards the upper class. The literary development in Greece, mainly the developments of poetry, myths, and fables, led to the discovery of great novels such as the Iliad and the Odyssey. The theatrical development of the Greeks led our society to learn the different areas of acting, such as drama, comedy, tragedy, and tragicomedy. Lastly, the Hippocratic Oath was also a major advancement of the Greeks, alloting for our doctors today to have an established code of moral ethics to abide by.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Post #4 - Greek Cover Page
If I had to make a Greek Cover page for our whole unit in western civilization, I would make it this. This cover page, in my opinion, has everything in it that we will be focusing our studies on in our class. In this cover page, we have several Greek buildings, as well as a theater, which were major works of the Greek civilization. We also have the greek alphabet, which was the stepping stone for several generations to come of writing and developing a written language. There is also a picture of the Gods, a major backbone of the Greek way of life. These Gods represented several different values of a person, such as love or hate. Lastly, there is a map of the Greece empire. This map will be a major resource for us when we are studying things such as wars or agricultural development.
Post #3 - Greek Mythology
Greek Name | Roman Name | Identity | Symbols |
Aphrodite | Venus | Goddess of love and beauty; Goddess of pleasure; Goddess of Laughter and Fertility; Daughter of Zeus; Mother of Eros; Wife to Hephaestus | Myrtle, Dove, Sparrow, Swan, Sceptre, Swallow, Hearts, Red Roses, Cupids |
Ares | Mars | God of War; Parents: Zeus & Hera (their most hated child); Aphrodite is his mistress | Spear, Dog, Sword, Helmet |
Artemis | Diana | Goddess of the Moon; Goddess of Virginity and Childbirth; Protector of Youth and Children; Twin sister Phoebus; Parents: Zeus and Leto | Bear, Bow, Deer, Forest, Moon, Cyprus Tree |
Athena | Minerva | Goddess of Wisdom; Brain child of Zeus; Most Intelligent; Patron God of Cities and Civilized Life; God of handy craft Parents:Zeus and Metis | Agriculture, Wisdom, War, Purity, Aegis, Owl, Olive Tree, Athens, Golden Bridal, Flute, Weaving Loom, Helmets, Staff, Shield, Spider Webs, Head of Medusa |
Chiron | Sagittarius | Centaur; God of Music; God of Hunting; Half- man , Half Horse; Only tamed Centaur; Great Teacher and Profit; can veiw the future to an extent; Parents: Cronus & Philyra | Wilderness, Horse, Music, Owl, Serpent |
Cronus | Saturn | God of time; Ruler of the Titans; God of agriculture; Wife is Rhea; Father to many Gods; Parents: Ouranus and Gaea | Crow, Candle, Harvest, Sicle, Stone, Sun, Moon, Stars, Planets |
Cyclops | Cyclopes | First of three children of Ouranus and Gaea; massive beings with one eye; considered monsters with no respect for the gods | lightning, thunder bolt, sound of thunder, earthquake, huge one-eyed sheep |
Demeter | Ceres | Goddess of agriculture; God of Corn, Sowing, Reaping, and the harvest; Earth Goddess, Patron goddess of marriage | Sceptre, Torch, Golden Sheeves of Corn, Harvest, Poppy, Cane, Pine Cone, Cornucopia, Cow, Sheeps, Doves, Bee, Horses, Pigs, Dolphin |
Dionysus | Bacchus | God of wine; Patron god of animal life and vegetation life; God of Intoxication; Believes in freedom and civilazation; God of drama and Fertility; Earth god | Grape Vine, Ivy, Thyrsos, Golden Challis, Dolphin, Torch, Grapes, Purple Cloak, Serpent, Ram, Tiger, Panther, Lynx, Leppard |
Eros | Cupid | God of love; Son of Aphrodite and Ares; Gangster of love; God of the wedding | Bow and Arrow, Blindfold, Magic Bow, Silver, Lead, and Gold Arrows, Pierced Heart |
The Three Graces | Gratiae | Goddesses of happiness,beauty & feast; Names Aglia (splendor), Euphrosyne (mirth), Thalia (Good Cheer); Queens of song, banquets, and social life | Full Banquet Table, Songs, Myrtle Tree, Grace, Beauty, Dance, Purity, Flowers, Young Maidens, Gentleness, Decorum, Gratitude |
The Graie | The Graeae | Gray-haired since birth, have only one eye and one tooth that they share; They lived on the outer layer of the ocean; Known for wisdom; Feast on flesh and Human Brains which they cook; Their names are Enyo, Dino, and Pephredo | Eye, Tooth, Boiling Couldren, Long Gray Hair |
Hades | Pluto | God of the mineral wealth of the earth; Zeus' brother; Third in Power; Ruler of the dead; Wife Persephone; | Sceptre, Cerberus, a cap of invisibility, the key to the underworld, all precious metals and gems; three headed dog, a two pronged staff, black cyprus, black chariot, horses. Four seasons, ram, dolphin |
Hephaestus | Vulcan | God of fire, volcanic activity, smiths, & craftsmen; Blacksmith of the gods, patron of the gods | Axe, Forge, Tongs, Volcanic Eruptions, Anvil, Fire, and Beautiful Jewelry |
Hera | Juno | Goddess of marriage & women; Zeus' wife and sister; Protector of marriage; leader of goddesses; patron of married woman; protector of woman in child birth; Mother of Ares and Hephaestus | Sceptre, Diadem, Peacock, City of Argos, Cow, Rainbow, Lily, Infants |
Hermes | Mercury | The messenger God; Delivered Pandora to punish man; master thief; God of commerce; Protects travelers; God of athletes and speech; Brings souls to the underworld; Patron of Doctors | Winged Helmet and Sandals, Caduceus, Lyre, Magic Wand, Doctors Staff, Tortoise, Palm Tree, Dog |
Hestia | Vesta | Goddess of hearth & home | home, newborn child, palm tree, dog, sheep, fire place |
Medusa | NONE | Born Human; Made intom a gorgon by Athena; Cries blood tears, has brass claws and Brass Wings, has Serpent Hair; Killed by Perseus; After she died Pegasus arose from her bleeding trunk; Can Turn a man to stone with one glance; Parents: Phorcys & Ceto | Statues of man, serpents, Pegasus, Bow and Arrow |
The Muses | Camenae | Inspiring goddesses of songs; Clio - History, Urania - Astronomy, Melpomene - Tragedy, Thalia - Comedy, Terpsichere - Dance, Calliope - Epic Poetry, Erato - love poetry, Polyhymnia - Songs to the gods, Euterpe - Lyric Poetry | Disciplines of Literature, Art and Science, Stairway, Flute, Drama Mask |
Pan | Faunus | God of shepherds & flocks; Satyr, he has Goat hands, legs, and hoofs and human arms and head; Father Hermes; God of woods and fields; Patron god of the shepherds; Patron and Protector of all forest animals; Invented the Shepherd Pipes | Animals, Red Pine |
Persephone | Proserpina | Queen of Hades; Goddess of springtime; Parents: Demeter and Zeus | Light Side - Cornucopia overflowing with Flowers, Farm Animals, Palmegranite, Flowing Stream; Dark Side - Cave, Skull |
Phoebus | Apollo | God of Music; Son of Zeus; Twin Brother of Artemis; God of Truth, Archery, Philosophy, and Light; Great Healer; God of Prophecy | Bow, Lyre, Laurel Tree, Dolphin, Crow, Silver Bow, Lighted Torch, Sun Golden Chariot |
Poseidon | Neptune | God of earthquakes & the sea; Brother of Zeus; Second in Power; Ruler of Sea; God of Fertility | Trident, Horse, Bull, Dolphin, Sea Horses, Waves, Earthquakes |
Rhea | Ops | Goddess of fertility of female body; Cybele; Wife of Cronus; Mother of Zeus and many others; Helper of the Harvest; Goddess of Craftiness and Slyness of Woman; Goddess of Motherhood | Stone, Lioness, Mothers, Sneaky Women |
Zeus | Jupitor | God of the heavens, weather, fate, & kings; Rain God; Cloud Gatherer; Thunder Maker; Lord of the Universe; Son of Cronus and Rhea; Many Brothers and Sisters Parents: Cronus and Rhea | Thunderbolt, Eagle, Oak Tree, Aegis, Eagle, Golen Mist, Bull, Swan, Dear |
Sources:
http://www.stevenliter.com/greekmythchart.html
http://www.theoi.com/
http://www.desy.de/gna/interpedia/greek_myth/greek_myth.html
http://www.historylink102.com/greece2/index.htm
http://www.mythome.org/greekfamtree.html
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Post #2 - Athens vs. Sparta
The Similarities and Differences of Athens and Sparta:
On a similar note, Athens and Sparta had few, but very distinct similarities. The main similarity they had was that they had the same form of government. Both Sparta and Athens had an assembly running their governemtn, which means that the people in control were elected to rule the city-states. Other then this main similarity, Athens and Sparta had several differences. For one, Athens was a much more creative city-state while Sparta was very simple and straightforward. The people of Sparta focused their whole life on war and joining the military. The men were trained from a young age to fight properly, and the young women were trained to be the mothers of warriors. On the Athens side, the Athenians were more open-minded to what they wanted to pursue as their career. This opened up many fields in education, arts, and sciences, and granted a lot of opportunity for the Athenians. And unlike the Spartans, the Athenians had a choice of whether to join the army or navy.
Sources:
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/worldhistory/athenssparta.htm
http://www.bownet.org/draynard/sparta_vs_athens.htm
Which city-state I would like to live in:
If given the opportunity to live in either Athens or Sparta, I would live in Athens. I would live here because of the ample amount of opportunity I would have to expand my horizons and pursue what I truely have a passion for. Also, I wouldn't want to be forced into the military, but would like to have that as a choice in case things fall through so I would always have somewhere to turn. For these reasons, I believe that Athens would be an overall better place to live in then Sparta.
On a similar note, Athens and Sparta had few, but very distinct similarities. The main similarity they had was that they had the same form of government. Both Sparta and Athens had an assembly running their governemtn, which means that the people in control were elected to rule the city-states. Other then this main similarity, Athens and Sparta had several differences. For one, Athens was a much more creative city-state while Sparta was very simple and straightforward. The people of Sparta focused their whole life on war and joining the military. The men were trained from a young age to fight properly, and the young women were trained to be the mothers of warriors. On the Athens side, the Athenians were more open-minded to what they wanted to pursue as their career. This opened up many fields in education, arts, and sciences, and granted a lot of opportunity for the Athenians. And unlike the Spartans, the Athenians had a choice of whether to join the army or navy.
Sources:
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/worldhistory/athenssparta.htm
http://www.bownet.org/draynard/sparta_vs_athens.htm
Which city-state I would like to live in:
If given the opportunity to live in either Athens or Sparta, I would live in Athens. I would live here because of the ample amount of opportunity I would have to expand my horizons and pursue what I truely have a passion for. Also, I wouldn't want to be forced into the military, but would like to have that as a choice in case things fall through so I would always have somewhere to turn. For these reasons, I believe that Athens would be an overall better place to live in then Sparta.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Post #1 - 25 Greek Fun Facts
List of information I recently found out about the Greek Civilization:
1. Minoan artists carved their figures from bronze, gold, ivory, and silver, and painted frescoes, which were wet plaster paintings, on palace walls.
2. The Minoan civilization was named after the legendary king of Crete, King Minos.
3. The center of the Greek identity was represented by the polis, which is the Greek word for city-state.
4. In most city-states, the original fort was built on an acropolis, or hill.
5. The Greeks placed much importantce in the political independance of the different polis, and each city-state formed it's own kind of government or law.
6. The oracles were places in which it was believed that the God's spoke through mortals.
7. The Olympic Games were originally held to honor the Greek God's.
8. Aristocracy means to rule by the best.
9. Heavy infantry who carried long spears were called hoplites.
10. Myths were traditional stories about Gods, Goddesses, and heros.
11. While Athens was known for it's law and government, Sparta was known for it's physical strength and discipline of the people.
12. People the Spartans conquered were forced to work for them and were called helots.
13. Draco is believed to have created Athen's first written law code around 621 B.C.
14. Cleisthenes broke up the power of the aristocrats and created the Council of Five Hundred.
15. The tyrant Peisistratus improved Athen's economy and divided nobles' estates among poor farmers.
16. Agriculture was not the mainstay of Athen's economy.
17. Athenian women were citizens, but could not vote, nor could they own or inherit property.
18. The main purpose of marriage was the have children.
19. Once boys reached the age of seven, they came under the care of a male slave, called their hoplite.
20. Athenians would not place the value of military practice over literature and education.
21. The Delian League is an alliance of Greek city-states.
22. Thucydides is a historian who commented on the tyranny of Athens.
23. The Peloponnesian War was a war between the Greeks and Spartans.
24. The greatest Greek statesmen of all time was Pericles.
25. Themistocles was the Athenian leader who tricked Xerxes and took out nearly all of the Persian fleet.
1. Minoan artists carved their figures from bronze, gold, ivory, and silver, and painted frescoes, which were wet plaster paintings, on palace walls.
2. The Minoan civilization was named after the legendary king of Crete, King Minos.
3. The center of the Greek identity was represented by the polis, which is the Greek word for city-state.
4. In most city-states, the original fort was built on an acropolis, or hill.
5. The Greeks placed much importantce in the political independance of the different polis, and each city-state formed it's own kind of government or law.
6. The oracles were places in which it was believed that the God's spoke through mortals.
7. The Olympic Games were originally held to honor the Greek God's.
8. Aristocracy means to rule by the best.
9. Heavy infantry who carried long spears were called hoplites.
10. Myths were traditional stories about Gods, Goddesses, and heros.
11. While Athens was known for it's law and government, Sparta was known for it's physical strength and discipline of the people.
12. People the Spartans conquered were forced to work for them and were called helots.
13. Draco is believed to have created Athen's first written law code around 621 B.C.
14. Cleisthenes broke up the power of the aristocrats and created the Council of Five Hundred.
15. The tyrant Peisistratus improved Athen's economy and divided nobles' estates among poor farmers.
16. Agriculture was not the mainstay of Athen's economy.
17. Athenian women were citizens, but could not vote, nor could they own or inherit property.
18. The main purpose of marriage was the have children.
19. Once boys reached the age of seven, they came under the care of a male slave, called their hoplite.
20. Athenians would not place the value of military practice over literature and education.
21. The Delian League is an alliance of Greek city-states.
22. Thucydides is a historian who commented on the tyranny of Athens.
23. The Peloponnesian War was a war between the Greeks and Spartans.
24. The greatest Greek statesmen of all time was Pericles.
25. Themistocles was the Athenian leader who tricked Xerxes and took out nearly all of the Persian fleet.
ALERRRRTTTTTT! BLOG RESET! TOPIC SWITCHING FROM EGYPTIAN TO GREEK!
From this point on we will be researching Greek civilization, and my posts will be reset back to 1 instead of continuing to 13, Thank You!
Nick Haff
Nick Haff
Post #12 - Egyptian Project
The sources I used for making this project are listed in the side-panel under 'Ancient Egyptian Music and Theater'.
Final Product - http://nickhaff.glogster.com/musicandtheaterinancientegypt/
For my project I used glogster. As a result of using glogster, I have several opinions on the good and bad points of the website. Overall, on a good note, there is a lot of variation in the animations and different types of text and background you can use in the presentation. On a bad note, I found the website very limiting to the space you can use, and hard to organize everything in a certain order. Overall, this website was for the most part very good and I would certainly suggest it for any type of short presentation you would need to do for a class or a project.
Final Product - http://nickhaff.glogster.com/musicandtheaterinancientegypt/
For my project I used glogster. As a result of using glogster, I have several opinions on the good and bad points of the website. Overall, on a good note, there is a lot of variation in the animations and different types of text and background you can use in the presentation. On a bad note, I found the website very limiting to the space you can use, and hard to organize everything in a certain order. Overall, this website was for the most part very good and I would certainly suggest it for any type of short presentation you would need to do for a class or a project.
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