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Ancient Greece

Author: Ian McConnell
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Attributions
  • Zeus | Author: Wikipedia | License: Public Domain
  • Zeus Bust | Author: Wikipedia | License: Public Domain
  • Aphrodite | Author: Wikipedia | License: Creative Commons
  • Hera | Author: Wikipedia | License: Public Domain
  • Athena | Author: Wikipedia | License: Public Domain
  • Poseidon | Author: Wikipedia | License: Creative Commons
Terms to Know
"Man is the measure of all things"

A statement made by the ancient Greek philosopher Protagoras often interpreted to mean that human beings, rather than the god, determine the ultimate value of all things in the world.

Aphrodite

The Greek goddess of love.

Athena

The Greek goddess of wisdom.

Poseidon

The Greek god of the sea.

Zeus

The Greek father of all the gods.