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Technology

Facts:

The Greeks were the first to use mechanics and invented screws, bolts, and gears.
The Greeks invented the first automaton, called "The Servant of Philos" which would pour wine.
The Greeks also tinkered with the first steam-powered engine, though it was not used practically.
In regards to war, the Greeks used advanced weopanry technology to defend their cities and to attack opposing threats.

Astrolabe Greek techology 4

Astolabe - Used to calculate positions of stars, planets and moons.

A modern replica of Hero's aeolipile

Gastraphete

Astrolabe Greek techology 4

Astolabe - Used to calculate positions of stars, planets and moons.

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Mythology

Facts:

The ancient Greeks believed in magical items such as amulets or tablets, which they thought could prevent disasters, and protect them.
There were hundreds of different gods for different scenarios, e.g. Demeter - God of the Harvest or Ares - God of war.
Different households prayed to different Gods, depending on their needs.
Athenians believed Athena (goddess of wisdom/strategy) fought Poseidon to become the guardian of Athens.
The Greeks believed the Gods had the power to shape-shift and use magic
Oracles would inhale natural gasses as they believed it allowed them to communicate with the Gods and predict the future.

The Pythia at Delphi

Herakles Vs the Hydra

Theseus and the Minotaur

The Pythia at Delphi

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Art Movement

The Abukir Medal

Draped female figure

Coloured statue of Athena

The Abukir Medal

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Facts:

The design of pottery evolved from a geometric style in 1100BCE to the inclusion and focus on figures during the Black-Figure period in 750BCE.
Art grew to include depictions of mythological scenes and historical events and figures.
The design of sculptures also developed from rigid simplistic designs to include finite detail and precision. It went from rough to refine over the course of 400 years.
The sculptures of Ancient Greece also used to be in colour, however over time they have faded to show the marble underneath.

Art Moveent

Technology

Facts:

The Greeks were the first to use mechanics and invented screws, bolts, and gears.

The Greeks invented the first automaton, called "The Servant of Philos" which would pour wine.

The Greeks also tinkered with the first steam-powered engine, though it was not used practically.

In regards to war, the Greeks used advanced weopanry technology to defend their cities and to attack opposing threats.

Mythology

Facts:

The ancient Greeks believed in magical items such as amulets or tablets, which they thought could prevent disasters, and protect them.

There were hundreds of different gods for different scenarios, e.g. Demeter - God of the Harvest or Ares - God of war.

Different households prayed to different Gods, depending on their needs.

Athenians believed Athena (goddess of wisdom/strategy) fought Poseidon to become the guardian of Athens.

The Greeks believed the Gods had the power to shape-shift and use magic

Oracles would inhale natural gasses as they believed it allowed them to communicate with the Gods and predict the future.

Art Movement

Facts:

The design of pottery evolved from a geometric style in 1100BCE to the inclusion and focus on figures during the Black-Figure period in 750BCE.

Art grew to include depictions of mythological scenes and historical events and figures.

The design of sculptures also developed from rigid simplistic designs to include finite detail and precision. It went from rough to refine over the course of 400 years.

The sculptures of Ancient Greece also used to be in colour, however over time they have faded to show the marble underneath.