Classical Greek J292,06 June 2023

1. Ancient Greek Religion & Olympic Worship | Chryselephantine statues and materials, forms of worship at the Olympic Games, religious significance of athletic competitions.

2. Ancient Greek Athletics & Spectacle | Pankration as a dangerous sport, Philostratus’ depiction of combat, rewards for athletes versus civic contributors, factors behind Olympic popularity.

3. Marriage & Gender Roles in Athens | Expectations in ancient Greek marriages, social obligations of spouses, challenges in marital relationships, household responsibilities of women.

4. Greek Domestic Life & Art | Tasks performed by women, weaving as a central duty, representation of daily life on vases, cultural significance of domestic imagery.

5. Attitudes Toward Women in Ancient Greece | Male perspectives on women’s roles, societal constraints on female agency, literary sources on gender norms, critique of historical biases.

6. Historical Accuracy in Depictions of Women | Debate on whether sources provide a complete picture, limitations of male-authored accounts, comparison of written and visual evidence, impact of cultural values on interpretations.