Discuss the reliability and usefulness of ancient and modern sources in contributing to knowledge about the battle of Salamis The Battle of Salamis was one of the most significant battles in human history. Why? Well, although it happened centuries ago, the Greek win influenced the growth and preservation of Athenian democracy and influenced Western civilization’s core ideas of freedom and individual rights. Good morning/afternoon Mrs Harnack and students; we are able to learn this through the accounts of ancient sources, and the interpretations of modern sources. By analyzing ancient and modern sources we are able to gain a deeper understanding of the Battle of Salamis and the factors that led to the turning point in the Greek-Persian Wars.
Thucydides History of the Peloponnesian War During the Peloponnesian War, the use of logos, or rational argumentation was very influential when Thucydides and the individuals discussed in his History of the Peloponnesian War. The speeches that Thucydides implements into his work are based on several aspects including knowledge, opinion, reality, appearance, physis, (basic human nature) nomos (law) and self interest. The first speech discussed was based on a disagreement between Corinthians and Athenians. The Corinthians were upset that the Athenians had besieged their colony Potidea. On the contrary, Athens was upset because the Peloponnesians had supported a revolt against a city that was allied with Athens.
Elizabeth Kim Wilson COR 101-17 12 September 2013 The Odyssey’s Son of Pain Homer’s epic tale The Odyssey recounts the many trials that Odysseus must face as he journeys from the Trojan War back to his homeland of Ithaca. Odysseus encounters many troubles over the course of his journey, some of which are thrown his way by the Gods (which he angers on many different occasions), and some of which he causes himself. His name in ancient Greek roughly translates to mean “troublemaker.” Odysseus is known for his clever mind, made famous by the ruse that won them the war in The Illiad, the Trojan horse. As he drifts from place to place, Odysseus and his men must depend on the hospitality of their hosts. Therefore Odysseus is very charming to whomever
In my opinion, the time period from 264 BCE to 146 BCE was very interesting. During this time, we can witness the rise of the Roman Republic as a Mediterranean powerhouse as the Carthaginians and Macedonians (please note that I am not only referring to the Punic Wars in this response, but also a bit on the Roman assimilation of Greece) declined in power, eventually leading to their unfortunate demise at the hands of the Romans. One interesting aspect of this time period was the infamous series of conflicts between Rome and Carthage, known collectively as the Punic Wars. The second interesting aspect of this time period was the rise (and fall, in some cases) of famous figures, most notably Hannibal Barca and Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus
These people are called humanist. Many people believe that Ancient Greece is just famous for the movie “Hercules” and those columns on the White House. The truth is, that if the Ancient Greeks didn’t accomplish as much as they had, then life today would be drastically altered. The Greeks are a huge part of our culture, customs, and government. The Ancient Greeks are the most significant to western culture because of its creation of different types of government, ideas on philosophy, and the impact of Hellenistic culture.
Why was Herakles so Prominent in Archaic Art? In Greek Society, art and mythology were hugely important and both inexorably linked. They both attempted to epitomise perfection and the Greek social values. Before the Archaic Period of Greece (625BC – 480BC), Greece was separated into a number of Polisis, barely linked with different values. However despite city states occasionally waging war on one another there was a growing sense of identity, an understanding “of the difference between the Greeks and the rest.
Lysistrata The play Lysistrata was written by Aristophanes during the twelfth year of the Peloponnesian war. It was first performed in Athens, Greece in 411 B.C., with the typical male audience and all male actors. A great deal of thought went into this play that Aristophanes wrote, he shows the folly of war, chauvinism, and sex by making his audience look foolish though sexual humor and old comedy. Many things that are demonstrated by the play Lysistrata still occupy the American society today. In the play, the women take matters into their own hands by hosting a sex strike; they are determined to win the war by themselves.
Philosophy as we understand it is a Greek creation," (Griffin, 2001). Prior to the Middle Ages, the ideas of Aristotle and Plato were lost to Europeans for centuries. The introduction of Greek philosophy and science into the culture of the Latin West in the Middle Ages was an event that transformed the intellectual life of Western Europe. It consisted of the discovery of many original works, such as those written by Aristotle in the Classical period, commentaries by Hellenistic philosophers written in Late Antiquity, and commentaries from early Muslim philosophers in the Arab world written during the Islamic Golden Age from the ninth to the twelfth centuries, (Grant, 1996). Preservation and Transmission of Greek Philosophy As knowledge
Pericles was the most prominent politician in Athens from 461 until 429 BC. He encouraged his fellow Athenians to use the tribute money the League collected to underwrite the development of Greek culture. During this time Athens was also known as the “school of Hellas.” Pericles at the time was more of a tyranny than a limited democracy. Sadly, Pericles was a victim of the plague that swept Athens at the beginning of the Peloponnesian War. During the second Persian war,
However, he died from various ailments. Alexander the Great is viewed by many as an idealistic visionary or a ruthless Machiavellian. His legacy remains and has influenced political and cultural sectors. Alexander inaugurated a new age, “The Hellenistic Era”. After the destruction of the Persian Monarchy, his vision came to life and created opportunities for the Greek and Non-Greek people.