As well as the Little Owl or glaux, so often seen accompanying the goddess Athena, many other birds played an important role in Greek art and symbolism. This booklet describes the ways in which the Greeks viewed birds, from useful hawks and fowl to exotic parakeets and peacocks. Some of the birds most often depicted are imaginary, from the griffin to the phallos bird, whose head and neck consisted of an erect penis. The book ends with a field guide to species likely to be seen on a visit to the Agora archaeological park today.

Birds of the Athenian Agora (Agora Picture Book)

History

Rotroff, Susan I.

Lamberton, Robert D.

Ancient Civilizations

American School of Classical Studies at Athens

<p>Using evidence from the Athenian Agora, the authors show how objects discovered during excavations provide a vivid picture of women’s lives. The book is structured according to the social roles women played; as owners of property, companions (in and outside of marriage), participants in ritual, craftspeople, producers, and consumers. A final section moves from the ancient world to the modern, discussing the role of women as archaeologists in the early years of the Agora excavations.</p>

Women in the Athenian Agora (Agora Picture Book)

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Birds of the Athenian Agora (Agora Picture Book)

Women in the Athenian Agora (Agora Picture Book)