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The backround information of "The Odyssey"
History and Culture of the Greeks

This site is all about true Greek culture:
 
Here are also some questions you can ask yourself as you navigate through the culture section of this site.
 
1. What was the Greek civilization mostly based out of government-wise?
 
2. What is the famous quote used by Achilles in the Odyssey to describe his unpleasetness in Hades?
 
3. What belief is their whole society based around that inspired many great warriors and poets to be the best they could be?
 
4. What is so signifigant about the Gods in Greek mythology that helps us relate to them as humans?
 
5. How were women treated in Greek society and what were some of their responsibilities?
 
6. What were the responsibilitiess of young boys and girls?
 
7. What pets did the Greeks have and what type of common-day pet was not accepted at their time?
 
8. What were some of the foods that most common Greeks would eat?
 
9. What kind of clothes did the Greeks wear and who made them?
 
10. Name 3 purposes for 'dances' in Greek times.

This link leads to some maps that deal with the Greeks:

Inside Information on the poem itself can be found here: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/forum/march97/odyssey_3-13.html

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