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Welcome To Ancient Greece!

By Anthonia

Ancient Greece Introduction

Welcome to the gorgeous luxurious ancient Greece . Feel the lovely breeze in the world of ancient Greece. You will be delighted by the splendid temples . Go and explore the wonderful islands. Go and experience the sailing on the Mediterranean and Aegean sea. Climb Mount Olympus and visit the gods and goddesses and much much more!

Sailing on the Sea!

Places to Visit

Visit the Parthenon in the Acropolis. The Parthenon is a glamorous temple dedicated to the goddess of wisdom Athena. You will be stunned , amazed when you walk inside by a 40 feet statue of Athena.

Parthenon in the Acropolis!

Delicious Greek Food

Come and experience the lovely food in ancient Greece. Come and try the magnificent hot cereal for breakfast. Try the splendid fruit and vegetables. Don’t forget that this is diet food and no American money is accepted! Hey! Did I mention the yogurt with honey? Come and EXPERIENCE it today!

Delicious cereal!

Amazing Clothing!

Want to hear about Greek clothing? Then come on in explore the world of their clothing. Girls and women wear outstanding Peploses and magnificent high-heeled sandals. For boys they wear tunics (togas) and wonderful patterns on their Chitons. Please visit today!

A man wearing Greek clothing!

Cool Facts! Did you know…Mount Olympus is the tallest mountain in Greece?

In ancient Greece people liked to explore the stars.

Did you know…The first Olympic games took place in Olympia? I

consider you should go see the biggest temple in Greece. The Parthenon in the Acropolis.

Did you know…Electricity was discovered by the smartest person in

Greece?

Mount Olympus in the background!

Alexander the Great At 331 BC Alexander and his troops were getting

ready for a war. Alexander didn’t give up and was the son of a great king. He spread independence. Alexander the great became king at the age 21 after his father was assassinated. He traveled to Turkey to fight them . In Egypt the Egyptians welcomed him as a savior. He built Greek architecture . He had strategies. Alexander the great was the first Greek to enter Afghanistan and India. Finally Alexander the great died on June 10 323 BC when he was stung by a mosquito.

A picture of Alexander the Great’s teacher!

Greek Religion

In Ancient Greece, many people had religions. Gods and goddesses are one religion. Each god or goddess had a reason like these two. Athena was the beautiful goddess of intelligence or wisdom. Hera was the magnificent queen and goddess of marriage.

Athena’s statue!

GlossaryAcropolis - A city on a mountain.Architecture [are – q – tec – ture] The way in which buildings were made.Assassinated- When someone or somebody murders another person.Athena- A goddess from ancient Greek mythology.BC- Another word for before Christ.Chitons- { kite – on} – A piece of clothing that boys wear in ancient Greece.Goddess – A women that that was used in Greek mythology. A goddess is immortal.Hera – A goddess from ancient Greek mythology.High heeled sandals- Shoes that women and little girls wear in ancient Greece.Mosquito- {mo – ski – toe} A bug that flies.Parthenon- A temple in the Acropolis. Peoplos- A piece of clothing that was worn in ancient Greece.