Ancient/Classical History Forum discussion and questions on Ancient Greek topics: Sparta, Socrates, Plato, Achilles, an exhibit of erotic Greco-Roman art, tragedy, Greek ideology and hairstyles.

ACHILLES' BURIAL
"Does anybody know where the final resting place of Achilles is?"

ASTROLOGICAL POTTERY?
"Is there anyone who knows if there have been attempts to read the animal friezes on greek vases of the orientalizing period as astrological/astronomical symbols?"

GOAT SONG'S ORIGINS?
"A friend and former theatre teacher of mine challenged me to find out what lies behind the greek word tragedy, which apparently means 'ode to the goat.'"

GREEK HAIR
"So if anyone has information about why Greek men had their hair cut short or curled, PLEASE write back."

PALESTINIAN ANTI-SEMITISM
"I know there was at the very least genteel antisemitism because the Jews didn't conform to Greek ideology...by calling Iudea Palestine do you think Herodotus was showing us his agenda?"

PATRIOTIC MOTHER STORY?
"When he tells her Sparta is victorious, she says 'farewell my sons, Sparta is saved!' Can anyone tell me where this story comes from?"

PRO-SPARTA (HOMEWORK HELP)
"The debate topic is 'It is resolved that Athens educated its citizens for life and citizenship more effectively than Sparta.' I'm negative rebuttal which means I'm for Sparta. Do you have any ideas or information I could use in my debate?"

SECRET CABINET
"Schoolchildren visiting the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, however, will need parental permission to see the exhibition."

SOPHOCLES VS PLATO
Who gives a more compelling argument of the nature/problems of politics: Sophocles or Plato?

SPARTAN EQUALITY
Was there equality among the Spartiates?