CLASSICS 1M03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Politeia, Polis, Hoplite
24 Sep 2018
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Greek cities all share similar ideas (local distinguishes) Believed that gods made revilazations to human. Cities tried to one up one another. 1000 poleis in the greek world by 500 bc. Various constitutions (politeia is. politeia) but all have recognizable features/institutions: But predicated on political exclusion of women, slaves and non-land owners. Polytheistic: 100s of gods make up pantheon. Political and diplomatic advantages to having favourable oracles. Temples literally houses built for gods; bigger and better than private homes. Hekatompeda first appear on euboea and samos c. 800 bc: 700 bc stone hekatompedaat corinth and argos; inter-community rivalry. Staggered to accommodate an athlete"s circuit (periodos) Very important to win (the games were all about the winning // 1st place) No team sports - reflects greek obsession with the best. 12 lap around the track for a total of 14. 5 km. Boys and mens divisions; opponents selected at random. Fought until knockout or admission of defeat.
