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Greek Stories Told of heroic deeds Iliad and Odyssey-Homer Based on stories of war between Greece and City of Troy Trojan Prince kidnaps wife of the King of Sparta Brother helps King of Sparta—King of Mycenae
Greek Stories (con’t) War last for 10 years Build huge wooden horse Best Mycenaean's are inside horse Trojans roll horse into city-take city at night Odyssey-story of Odysseus journey home from Trojan War – Witches, storms, Giants—took 10 years
Trojan Horse
Greek More than stories—real history Taught courage and honor Loyalty between friends Value of Marriage
Aesop Greek Slave Fables Short tale that teaches a lesson—Tortes and Hare Oral Tradition—then written down
Greek Drama Plays in outdoor theaters as part of religious festivals Tragedy-person struggles to overcome difficulties but fails Comedy-ends happy
Plays Deal w/ big questions Nature of good and evil What rights people should have What role do gods play in our lives
Art and Architecture Artist want people to see reason, moderation, balance and harmony Painted Murals
Columns Doric Ionic Corinthian