In this post we present and discuss two excerpts from the ancient poet Theognis. Continue reading “Theognis; how to avoid tyranny inside a polity”
Theognis; how to avoid tyranny inside a polity
Homer on the importance of Family (the House)
In this post we present and anayze an excerpt from Homer’s Odyssey.
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The cycle of political revolution – Polybius’ timeless political thinking
In the case of those Greek states which have often risen to greatness and have often experienced a complete change of fortune, it is an easy matter both to describe their past and to pronounce as to their future. Continue reading “The cycle of political revolution – Polybius’ timeless political thinking”
Theological approach to Aeschylus’ tragedy “Persians”
In this post we present and analyze selected excerpts from Aeschylus‘ tragedy, “Persians”. Continue reading “Theological approach to Aeschylus’ tragedy “Persians””
Homer and the aphrodisia
In this post we present and analyze excerpts from Homer’s Iliad which refer to Aphrodite. Continue reading “Homer and the aphrodisia”
‘Life tips’ by Cleobulus from Lindos
In this post we present and analyze nine quotes from the ancient Greek Philosopher Cleobulus, one of the so-called ‘seven sages’. Continue reading “‘Life tips’ by Cleobulus from Lindos”
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