40+ Things About Ancient Greece That Would Surprise Even Historians

Published on 08/02/2022
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Olympiad Was an Anticipatory Event

The Olympiad was a significant occasion in classical Greek culture. It was eagerly anticipated and was well-attended. The Olympics were so cherished by the ancient Greeks that they centered their social calendars around them.

Olympiad Was An Anticipatory Event

Olympiad Was An Anticipatory Event

The occasion took place in July or August once every four years. As was previously mentioned, the Olympiad was followed by an Olympic truce, a proclamation of peace that gave the conflict in the host country a three-month reprieve.

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They Invented ‘Shaking Hands’

The way that people greet each other around the world was somewhat altered by the Greeks. They bestowed handshakes on the globe. Yes, the handshake was invented by the Greeks, as evidenced by the numerous ancient Greek paintings, sculptures, and works of art.

They Invented ‘Shaking Hands’

They Invented ‘Shaking Hands’

However, in ancient Greek, the act of shaking hands was known as dexiosis. Many pieces of art depict Hera and Athena, the Greek Goddess of Wisdom, shaking hands. However, handshakes were only exchanged between equals in ancient Greece.

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