…LIFE STYLE

Meet the Greek Men Greek Men: Ran the governmentRan the government Away from home, in fields, sailing, hunting etc.Away from home, in fields, sailing, hunting etc. Drinking parties, wrestling, horseback riding, Olympic GamesDrinking parties, wrestling, horseback riding, Olympic Games

Meet the Greek Women Greek Women: Limited freedom outside the home (except for ancient Sparta) Women were in charge at home with slaves Could not attend Olympic games Could attend weddings, funerals, some religious festivals and female neighbours for brief period of time Run the house and to bear children

Slaves Slaves viewed as propertySlaves viewed as property Can be treated humanely or cruelly depending on ownerCan be treated humanely or cruelly depending on owner Prisoners of war, or bought from tradersPrisoners of war, or bought from traders Depended heavily on slavesDepended heavily on slaves Could not: go to school, enter politics or use own nameCould not: go to school, enter politics or use own name Sometimes taught young childrenSometimes taught young children Name given by owner, not citizens of GreeceName given by owner, not citizens of Greece

Housing 6 th /5 th Century BCE- 2 or 3 rooms built around open air courtyard Made of stone, wood or clay bricks Life centered around the courtyard. Gathered to hear stories and fables. Eat, play, work in courtyard (Similar to our family room with the TV)

Miscellaneous Beauty= Blonde hair, pale complexion Barber shops= became popular in Greece because men exchanged political, sport news and philosophy and gossip Dance=important, believed to improve physical and emotional health (did not dance together though) More than 200 ancient Greek dances (weddings, funerals, warlike dances, religious worships etc.)

Athens vs. Sparta Purpose: to produce citizens Home taught by mother and slave until primary school (words of Homer, play Lyre) High school Military school Daughters of rich family, hired private tutors Purpose: Well-drilled, well-disciplined marching army Sent to army at age 6-7 Taught survival skills Course were very hard and often painful Ok to steal as long as not caught test. fail = perioikos (middle class) pass=full citizen EDUCATION

Sparta Government examine all newborns. Weak/sick=left to die on mountainsideGovernment examine all newborns. Weak/sick=left to die on mountainside Spartan boys beaten and half staved to teach toughness. Some die in processSpartan boys beaten and half staved to teach toughness. Some die in process Every boy grows up to join armyEvery boy grows up to join army Do give offerings to Artemis (Goddess of hunting)Do give offerings to Artemis (Goddess of hunting) Don’t talk to helots (slaves) might think you’re encouraging revoltDon’t talk to helots (slaves) might think you’re encouraging revolt

Religion Each God had their own special priests and priestesses.Each God had their own special priests and priestesses. Sacrifices of animals=Gods, like humans enjoy good meal. Priests/worshipers eat meat and leave fat and bones for the GodsSacrifices of animals=Gods, like humans enjoy good meal. Priests/worshipers eat meat and leave fat and bones for the Gods Poor people offered small cakes and wine.Poor people offered small cakes and wine. Many poor family have small alters in homeMany poor family have small alters in home

Festival Time June/July-Panathenaia to honor AthenaJune/July-Panathenaia to honor Athena Oct/Nov-Processions in honor of ZeusOct/Nov-Processions in honor of Zeus Nov/Dec-Poseidea in honor of PoseidonNov/Dec-Poseidea in honor of Poseidon Jan/Feb-Anthesteria (Children’s festival)Jan/Feb-Anthesteria (Children’s festival) Feb/March-Festival of Artemis (Goddess of hunting)Feb/March-Festival of Artemis (Goddess of hunting) March/April-Dionysia (main drama festival)March/April-Dionysia (main drama festival) April/May-Washing Athena’s statue ceremonyApril/May-Washing Athena’s statue ceremony May/June-Skira, harvest festivalMay/June-Skira, harvest festival

Theater Timeline MaskTimeline MaskTimeline MaskTimeline Mask Big part of life, females not allowed to actBig part of life, females not allowed to act Few women watched plays. Athenians think tragic plays are too upsetting for women to watch and comic plays too vulgar.Few women watched plays. Athenians think tragic plays are too upsetting for women to watch and comic plays too vulgar. Pay to get in, city only gives free entry to citizens who cannot afford the price.Pay to get in, city only gives free entry to citizens who cannot afford the price. Satyrs (half-man, half-beast)-make fun of tragic playsSatyrs (half-man, half-beast)-make fun of tragic plays Chorus-comments on events as they happen in playChorus-comments on events as they happen in play Actors-play several different roles by changing masksActors-play several different roles by changing masks Stagehands-paint the scenery on the wall at the back of the stageStagehands-paint the scenery on the wall at the back of the stage

Eating Out Only men were allowed Women had on private dinners. Poor more freedom to meet friends Only women present are entertainers Do offer wine to the Gods Do lie down on side to eat Do not feel embarrassed if you sleep. Normal to snooze after eating