Greek Culture Aim: How did Ancient Greece influence the world? Do Now: Write your prediction to the following: Ms. C is going to say something to a student secretly. Do you think that statement will be distorted by the time it gets to the last student? Why or why not?

HOMER

Homer is credited with having composed two epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey The Iliad is set over the course of several weeks, during the ninth year of the Trojan War. Its principle theme is “The Wrath of Achilles.” But the texts are really the culmination of a long tradition going back years before the 8th century. The Odyssey narrates the return of Odysseus to his home after 20 years. It is filled with folktales.

What was the Trojan War? The Trojan War arose out of a dispute between the goddesses Hera, Athena and Aphradite. They were guests at a wedding, when the goddess Discord threw a golden apple in their midst upon which was written ‘ for the fairest.’ Each of the three goddesses believed that she should have the apple.

Homer’s Questions and Themes Who am I? How do I fit into humankind? What is my role in life? What is my relationship to other humans? Life triumphs over death Ordered world wins out over disordered Simple revenge Right over wrong

How did Ancient Greek ideas about life influence our world? Directions: Read the document attached to this page. Using three of the boxes, write down three things you learned from the reading – one in each box. When instructed, (3) find other students that can help you get information to fill in one empty box. At the same time, you should give information to that student to fill one of their boxes. Your goal is to fill in all the boxes with information pertaining to the subject. Take your seat when you are finished.

Philosophers SOCRATES Socrates was a philosopher of Ancient Greece. Socrates taught by asking questions. This method of questioning is still called the Socratic method. Encouraged reflection on ethics and morality Integrity was more important than wealth and fame "The unexamined life is not worth living" Critical scrutiny to traditional ethical teachings

Philosophers PLATO Plato was a student of Socrates. He started a school called The Academy. Plato’s writing took the form of a dialogue between teacher and student. His Republic expressed the ideal of philosophical kings

Philosophers ARISTOTLE Aristotle was another Greek philosopher and student of Plato. He wrote about science, art, law, poetry, and government. Devised rules of logic to construct arguments; father of western science Alexander the Great’s tutor

Greek Polytheism The Theatre Art and Architecture Atheism considered treason, illogical Deities: Zeus, Athena, Apollo and many others Worship tied to patriotism and civics of the polis Public worship and house gods The Theatre Tragic drama (Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides) Dramas performed at annual theatrical festivals Tragedians explored possibilities, limitations of human action Comic drama (Aristophanes) Lampooned public and political figures Art and Architecture Both were for public consumption and public enjoyment Balance, proportion and rationality part of design