Ancient Greek Daily Life
By:Atalie Platkus
The daily routine of the Ancient Greeks is very much like ours. They get up in the morning and start their day. The men dress in chitons and head off to work. Maybe stoping by a market place called an agora on their way. At home the women mend clothes, clean, and watch the children. In the evening she would prepare a meal to be ready around 9 pm when her husband returned home. The family would then worship or pray to the Gods before they ate and then head of to bed. But what makes Ancient Greek life different then ours?
How Religion Effects Daily Life
Unlike us, the greeks whole lives revolved around their Gods. "Religion played a large part in the lives of ordinary people."The greeks were always trying to please the Gods with everything they did because they believed the Gods were always watching. At work, poets, artists, and musicians were inspired by nine Godesses called Muses. Many people had jobs building temples to honor the gods. "Daily worshiping involved saying prayers and making offerings to the household Gods". Ancient Greeks also made sacrifices to the Gods on a daily basis.
Greek Holidays
"Greece is many centuries old and is a country with strong foundation." Because of its history Greece has many holidays most greek holidays revolve around war and politics. Such as Independence day and labor day. Greece has a mild climate making it good for festivals and celebrations. There were also some religious holidays such as when Athena founded the city of Athens, Greece’s capitol.
Entertainment
Although the greeks were very religious they did enjoy fun activities every once in a while. Many people would go to see the athletes compete. The Athletes wore no clothes to show off their muscular bodies. People also enjoyed watching performers at the agora. With this lifestyle, the Ancient Greek civilization lasted 350 years (from 776 BC to 323 BC) before the romans took over.
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Money
Greeks had 5 different forms of money.
8 Chalkoi=1 Obolus
6 Oboloi=1 Drachma
100 Drachmae=1 Mina
60 Minae=1 Athenian Talent.
1 drachma is equal to about 25 us dollars.
8 Chalkoi=1 Obolus
6 Oboloi=1 Drachma
100 Drachmae=1 Mina
60 Minae=1 Athenian Talent.
1 drachma is equal to about 25 us dollars.
Greek Alphabet
Citations
Meredith, Susan, and Clare Hickman. "Greek and Roman Religions." The Usborne Encyclopedia of World Religions: . London: Usborne, 2010.Print.
Monkeyshines on Greece." Monkeyshines. Monkeyshines Publication, 1997. Web. 10 Mar. 2013.
Pearson, Anne. Ancient Greece. New York: Knopf, 1992. Print.
Monkeyshines on Greece." Monkeyshines. Monkeyshines Publication, 1997. Web. 10 Mar. 2013.
Pearson, Anne. Ancient Greece. New York: Knopf, 1992. Print.