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9780872266360

In the Daily Life of the Ancient Greeks

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  • ISBN13:

    9780872266360

  • ISBN10:

    0872266362

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2001-02-09
  • Publisher: MCG
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Summary

This exciting new series explores ancient life by examining the traditions and religious beliefs of each culture. Through photographs, illustrations, and cut-away, detailed diagrams, each book considers the way religious beliefs affected everything from food, drink, and entertainment to rituals surrounding birth and death.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7(1)
Zeus King of the Gods: Laws and Government
8(2)
Hestia Goddess of the Hearth: House and Home
10(2)
Hera Wife of Zeus: Greek Women's Lives
12(2)
Athena Goddess of Wisdom: Crafts and Skills
14(2)
Hephaestus God of Fire: Metalworking
16(2)
Hermes The Messenger: Travel and Trade
18(2)
Demeter Goddess of the Corn: Food and Farming
20(2)
Artemis Goddess of Hunting: Country Sports
22(2)
Apollo God of Poetry and Music: The Arts and Education
24(2)
Ares God of War: Battles and Weapons
26(2)
Poseidon God of the Sea: Ships and Seafaring
28(2)
Aphrodite Goddess of Love and Beauty: Clothes and Jewels
30(2)
Dionysus God of Wine: Dancing and Theater
32(2)
Asclepius God of Healing: Health and Medicine
34(2)
Hades God of the Underworld: Death and Burial
36(2)
Heroes and Monsters
38(2)
Gods All Around
40(2)
The Games
42(2)
Glossary 44(1)
Index 45

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