40+ Things About Ancient Greece That Would Surprise Even Historians

Published on 08/02/2022
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Tasteless Food

The cuisine of the ancient Greeks (Laconian) was pretty disgusting. They frequently ate a black gruel, which was said to be a concoction of lentils and beef blood.

Tasteless Food

Tasteless Food

This cuisine, if you can call it that, was frequently compared to Spartan bravery in numerous jokes among Spartans. It was rumored that only a true Spartan would have the guts to consume this every day. We endorse that!

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Of Hetaeras

In general, women in ancient Greece were viewed as second-class citizens and held a lower status than men. But there were those women who could stand on their own two feet. They were hetaeras, these women.

Of Hetaeras

Of Hetaeras

Hetaeras were essentially high-profile prostitutes who also participated in mind-stimulating activities. They had fewer affluent lovers than pornai, another class of escorts in ancient Greece. A woman had to attend a special school from the time she was a little child in order to become a hetaera.

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