A Day in Old Athens; a Picture of Athenian Life

98. The “Long Walls” down to the Harbor Town.—It is some five miles from the city to the Peiræus, and the most direct route this time lies down the long avenue laid between the...

154. Greek Meal Times.—The streets are becoming empty. The Agora has been deserted for hours. As the warm balmy night closes over the city the house doors are shut fast, to open...

85. Military Life at Athens.—Hitherto we have seen almost nothing save the peaceful civic side of Athenian life, but it is a cardinal error to suppose that art, philosophy, farm...

137. The Gymnasia. Places of General Resort.—The market is thinning after a busy day; the swarms of farmer-hucksters with their weary asses are trudging homeward; the schoolroom...

51. Athenians Generally Literate.—Education is not compulsory by law in Athens, but the father who fails to give his son at least a modicum of education falls under a public con...

181. Certain Factors in Athenian Religion.—We have seen the Athenians in their business and in their pleasure, at their courts, their assemblies, their military musters, and on...

114. The Frequency of Litigation in Athens.—The visit to the Peiræus and the study of the shipping have not been too long to prevent a brief visit to one of the most characteris...

169. Importance of his Farm to an Athenian.—We have followed the doings of a typical Athenian during his ordinary activities around the city, but for the average gentleman an ex...

127. The Rule of Democracy in Athens.—The Ecclesia, or Public Assembly, of Athens is something more than the chief governmental organ in the state. It is the great leveling engi...

the still more brilliant heavens above adds to the effect. Shall we call it garish? We have learned to know the taste of Athenians too well to doubt their judgment in matters of...

76. The Commercial Importance of Athens.—While the funeral mourners are wending their slow way homeward we have time to examine certain phases of Athenian life at which we have...

198. The Frequent Festivals at Athens.—Surely our “Day in Athens” has been spent from morn till night several times over, so much there is to see and tell. Yet he would be remis...

13. The Buildings around the Agora.—Full market time![*] The great plaza of the Agora is buzzing with life. The contrast between the dingy, dirty streets and this magnificent pu...

21. Following an Athenian Gentleman Homeward.—Leaving the Agora and reëntering the streets the second impression of the residence districts becomes more favorable. There are a f...

33. The General Nature of Greek Dress.—In every age the important kingdom of dress has been reserved for the peculiar sovereignty of woman. This is true in Athens, though not pe...

27. How Athenian Marriages are Arranged.—Over this typical Athenian home reigns the wife of the master. Public opinion frowns upon celibacy, and there are relatively few unmarri...

1. The Importance of Athens in Greek History.—To three ancient nations the men of the twentieth century owe an incalculable debt. To the Jews we owe most of our notions of relig...

69. An Athenian’s Will.—All Menon’s patient’s are to-day set out upon the road to recovery. Hipponax, his rival, has been less fortunate. A wealthy and elderly patient, Lycophro...

9. The Morning Crowds bound for Athens.—It is very early in the morning. The sun has just pushed above the long ridge of Hymettus, sending a slanting red bar of light across the...

39. Slavery an Integral Part of Greek Life.—An Athenian lady cares for everything in her house,—for the food supplies, for the clothing, yet probably her greatest task is to man...

63. The Beginnings of Greek Medical Science.—As we move about the city we cannot but be impressed by the high average of fine physiques and handsome faces. Your typical Greek is...

44. The Desirability of Children in Athens.—Besides the oversight of the slaves the Athenian matron has naturally the care of the children. A childless home is one of the greate...

198. The Frequent Festivals in Athens 199. The Eleusinia 200. The Holy Procession to Eleusis 201. The Mysteries of Eleusis 202. The Greater Dionysia and the Drama 203. The Theat...

98. The “Long Walls” down to the Harbor Town 99. Munychia and the Havens of Athens 100. The Glorious View from the Hill of Munychia 101. The Town of Peiræus 102. The Merchant Sh...

181. Certain Factors in Athenian Religion 182. What constitutes “Piety” in Athens 183. The Average Athenians Idea of the Gods 184. Most Greeks without Belief in Immortality 185....

137. The Gymnasia. Places of General Resort 138. The Road to the Academy 139. The Academy 140. The Social Atmosphere and Human Types at the Academy 141. Philosophers and Cultiva...

85. Military Life at Athens 86. The Organization of the Athenian Army 87. The Hoplites and the Light Troops 88. The Cavalry and the Peltasts 89. The Panoply of the Hoplites 90....

114. The Frequency of Litigation in Athens 115. Prosecutions in Athens 116. The Preliminaries to a Trial 117. The Athenian Jury Courts 118. The Juryman’s Oath 119. Opening The T...

154. Greek Meal Times 155. Society desired at Meals 156. The Staple Articles of Food 157. Greek Vintages 158. Vegetable Dishes 159. Meat and Fish Dishes 160. Inviting Guests to...

169. The Importance of his Farm to an Athenian 170. The Country by the Ilissus: the Greeks and Natural Beauty 171. Plato’s Description of the Walk by the Ilissus 172. The Atheni...

51. The Athenians Generally Literate 52. Character Building the Aim of Athenian Education 53. The Schoolboy’s Pedagogue 54. An Athenian School 55. The School Curriculum 56. The...

127. The Rule of Democracy in Athens 128. Aristocracy and Wealth. Their Status and Burdens 129. Athenian Society truly Democratic up to a Certain Point 130. The Voting Populatio...

1. The Importance of Athens in Greek History 2. Why the Social Life of Athens is so Significant 3. The Small Size and Sterility of Attica 4. The Physical Beauty of Attica 5. The...

76. The Commercial Importance of Athens 77. The Manufacturing Activities of Athens 78. The Commerce of Athens 79. The Adventurous Merchant Skippers 80. Athenian Money-changers a...

13. The Buildings around the Agora 14. The Life in the Agora 15. The Booths and Shops in the Agora 16. The Flower and the Fish Vendors 17. The Morning Visitors to the Agora 18....

21. Following an Athenian Gentleman Homeward 22. The Type and Uses of a Greek House 23. The Plan of a Greek House 24. Modifications in the Typical Plan 25. Rents and House Value...

44. The Desirability of Children in Athens 45. The Exposure of Infants 46. The Celebration of a Birth 47. Life and Games of Young Children 48. Playing in the Streets 49. The Fir...

27. How Athenian Marriages are Arranged 28. Lack of Sentiment in Marriages 29. Athenian Marriage Rites 30. The Mental Horizon of Athenian Women 31. The Honor paid Womanhood in A...

33. The General Nature of Greek Dress 34. The Masculine Chiton, Himation, and Chlamys 35. The Dress of the Women 36. Footwear and Head Coverings 37. The Beauty of the Greek Dres...

69. An Athenian’s Will 70. The Preliminaries of a Funeral 71. Lamenting the Dead 72. The Funeral Procession 73. The Funeral Pyre 74. Honors to the Memory of the Dead 75. The Bea...

39. Slavery an Integral Part of Greek Life 40. The Slave Trade in Greece 41. The Treatment of Slaves in Athens 42. Cruel and Kind Masters 43. The “City Slaves” of Athens

63. The Beginnings of Greek Medical Science 64. Healing Shrines and their Methods 65. An Athenian Physician’s Office 66. The Physician’s Oath 67. The Skill of Greek Physicians 6...