Ancient Athens Greece By Courtney B, Natalie B, Abby C, Sean G, Anthony L
Religion and Belief They believed in the Twelve Gods of Olympus 12 Gods – Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Athena, Hestia, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Aphrodite, Hephaestus and Hermes Hades was not included because he was God of the Underworld Dionysus took over Hestia’s Place
Clothing They wore tunics and cloaks They also wore togas
Food Breakfast - Bread dipped in wine Lunch - Bread dipped in wine with olives, figs, cheese or dried fish Dinner – Vegetables, fruit, fish and possibly honey cakes
Fun Facts Athens is the largest Greek city Named after the Goddess Athena Founded more than 3,400 years Home of the Gods Athenians developed the first democracy
Five Questions 1. What do they eat for breakfast? 2. Can you name one god/goddess? 3. Who was the God of the Underworld? 4. What kind of cakes did they eat? 5. Which god/goddess was Athens named after?