40+ Things About Ancient Greece That Would Surprise Even Historians

Published on 08/02/2022
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Tricking the Inventor of Brazen Bull

The Brazen Bull’s creator, Perilaus of Athens, was duped into becoming the victim. In essence, Brazen Bull was a hollow statue. The hangman would light a fire beneath the bull once a man had into it, charring him to death.

Tricking The Inventor Of Brazen Bull

Tricking The Inventor Of Brazen Bull

Phalaris, the king of ancient Greece, chastised Perilaus for his invention. He had to give evidence that his idea was effective. He gave in and went into the bull’s womb. He was saved just before he was burned to death. Later, though, he was forced off a precipice.

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No Clothes Gymnasium

Ancient Greek gymnasiums were clothing-free spaces that were predominately male-dominated. The gymnasiums, which literally mean “a school for naked exercise,” lived up to their name and were used by the athletes as a training ground.

No Clothes Gymnasium

No Clothes Gymnasium

The gods of the Greek Pantheon were respected by the ancient Greeks for competing in the nude. The gym was also a venue to engage in intellectual and social conversation.

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