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The Greek Anthology of Hellenistic Poetry

Have you ever wondered how we still have poems or histories or stories written thousands of years ago? Were there… Continue reading The Greek Anthology of Hellenistic Poetry

Published January 24, 2023
Categorised as Ancient History, anyte, hellenistic period, Hellenistic poetry, Hellenistic Women, History, poetry, women

Blood Thirsty Sparta – The Rituals and Sacrifice to Artemis Orthia

After our very brief visit to the ruins of Sparta in my last post, it is time to see some… Continue reading Blood Thirsty Sparta – The Rituals and Sacrifice to Artemis Orthia

Published November 14, 2022
Categorised as Archaeology, artemis, city, godesses, gods, Nature, religion, sparta, women

Anyte: A Hellenistic Poet

During the Hellenistic period, which starts at the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE, Greek poetry flourished in… Continue reading Anyte: A Hellenistic Poet

Published August 1, 2022
Categorised as ancient greece, Ancient History, Archaeology, greece, hellenistic, Hellenistic greece, Hellenistic poetry, Hellenistic Women, History, literary sources, Peloponnese, poetry, women

Clothing in Ancient Greece

This week it is time for something different! What did the Greeks wear? How did they make their clothes? What… Continue reading Clothing in Ancient Greece

Published July 23, 2021
Categorised as ancient greece, Ancient History, Archaeology, clothing, Greek pottery, History, Pottery, women

Hellenistic Women II: Nossis

As you may have noticed, this week is all about women of Greek Antiquity! On the Instagram, Facebook and Twitter,… Continue reading Hellenistic Women II: Nossis

Published April 8, 2021
Categorised as art, biography, female poets, Hellenistic poetry, Hellenistic Women, literary sources, poetry, women
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