40+ Things About Ancient Greece That Would Surprise Even Historians

Published on 08/02/2022
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Throwing Apples Was a Declaration of Love

Depending on how you look at it, the manner to propose to someone in ancient Greece was both sweet and subtly aggressive. Their beloved is that person! Greeks threw apples at people to beg for their hands in ancient times.

Throwing Apples Was A Declaration Of Love

Throwing Apples Was A Declaration Of Love

These apples in some circumstances turned into a source of contention. A lifetime of wealth was wished for wedded couples by tossing apples their way as well. Unrelated to this, before Newton gave us the theories of relativity, he was struck by an apple. Simply stating!

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Potbelly Was a Preferred Body Type

Forget about your washboard abs and focus on your iron-pumped body and musculature. In ancient Greece, having a pot belly was considered to be a legitimate physical type and shape rather than just extra body fat. A potbelly wasn’t a sign of gluttony or sloth either.

Potbelly Was A Preferred Body Type

Potbelly Was A Preferred Body Type

In actuality, the opposite was true. People with potbellies were seen as excellent leaders. We don’t mind using a body standard from the past in this case. Cheeseburgers need to be served right away!

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