40+ Things About Ancient Greece That Would Surprise Even Historians

Published on 08/02/2022
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Dionysus Was One of Their Beloved Gods

One of the most well-known and revered gods in classical Greek mythology was Dionysus, often known as Bacchus. He and Demeter were regarded as the two most important deities on Earth.

Dionysus Was One Of Their Beloved Gods

Dionysus Was One Of Their Beloved Gods

Dionysus, the god of wine, was also referred to as the god of grapes, the harvest, and fertility. He was said to have emerged from the flames. In his honor, a number of sad and comedic plays were staged.

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Infants Were Thrown Into a Pit

According to a very well-known Spartan story, the infant males who were deemed weak were dumped in a pit. The ancient Greek historian Plutarch revealed this discovery.

Infants Were Thrown Into A Pit

Infants Were Thrown Into A Pit

However, according to the present-day scientists, this practice never happened at all. This disproves Plutarch’s thesis that the state decides whether or not babies are fit to be raised and ignores their screams.

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