Jillian Kurzmann's Blog 2/6/18

Jillian Kurzmann
2/6/18
Honors Western Civilization

Today in class, we discussed Greek Mythology. We also got in to the topic of how we shouldn't always trust what we believe.
  • Citizens could participate- but only 1/5 of Athenians were citizens (free adult male property owners born in Athens).
  •  After several years, Athens practiced a direct democracy. 
  • It's where the state (or in this case, city-state), is ruled by its citizens.
  • Rule is based on Citizenship.
  • Majority rule decides vote. 
  • In the Agora, citizens argued, made speeches, and voted with stones. White= Yes. Black= No.
  • It was first practiced in Athens under Cleisthenes by around 500 BCE.
  • What is unique about the Greeks' relationship with their Gods is the interaction with humans. 
  • Poseidon (God of the Sea) interfered with Odysseus trying to return home.
  • Aphrodite (Goddess of Love) had lovers of both Gods and men. 
  • Dionysus (God of Wine) is the son of Zeus (a God) and of Semele (a human princess).
  • And on and on and on....

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