Essays on Ancient Greece

When Sparta is said, the first impression that comes to mind is power. Also, there is such a phrase like “Spartan power”. However, what is the key role behind such great authority? It is obvious from some sources that Spartans are well-known for their strong…

Spartan ladies were noted in the ancient Balkan nation for having additional freedom than elsewhere within the Greek world. To contemporaries outside of the city, Spartan ladies had a name for lewdness and managing their husbands. Not like their Athenian neighbors, Spartan ladies could rightfully…

Greek holds a significant place in the world history. Athens and Sparta are one of the most contributing societies in ancient civilization as well as our modern society. Their perspectives on life, values, and beliefs have shaped our modern life. However, even though both were…

Introduction When you think of someone great, who comes to mind? Many important people in history have been defined as “great”, but what does greatness really mean, as it varies depending on different points of views, and who really defines greatness? Was it Julius Caesar,…

Introduction In literature, the way that people treat others is based solely on feelings and actions. The Odyssey is no exception to this. In Homer’s epic The Odyssey, both gods and goddesses have certain feelings and thoughts on the past actions of Odysseus and use…

This bronze sculpture is the head of Poseidon, Greek god over the sea. The internationally recognized sculpture was created during the Hellenistic period (300-30 BC). The date this specific sculpture is said to be around 227-221 BC according to the museum of fine arts in…

Poseidon, Zeus, Hades, do you know who these greek gods are? Do you know Poseidon? Let’s get educated on the god of bulls Poseidon. Most people know him as the god of the sea, but he is so much more than that. He is the…

The war shown in Troy is more than just a macro conflict of various “nations.” The war in the film Troy is more of a serious of little wars between the characters that feed the large war between the nations. This can be seen in…

In the following essay I am going to be discussing how values changed from the Hellenic period to the Hellenistic period, and what factors led to those changes. The values I will be looking at include how humanism changed to individualism, how idealism changed to…

Hellenistic Period Alexander the great perished in the year 323 BC. His immense empire deteriorated and was split into many different kingdoms. This breakup symbolizes the thoughts and tendencies of the artists in the Hellenistic era. The old art centers were contained in the Greek…