Greek Culture

Do you know that ancient Greece popularized the barber shops? Do you know that females were said to expose their private parts to drive away storms in the sea? And who ever knew that pornography was derived from the Greeks and actually means “writings of a prostitute”?

Children in the time of the ancient Greece slept in baskets or cradles in the women’s room until seven years old. They start school at this age as well, and are fond of pets, especially dogs. They had balls, rattles, yo-yos, dolls, and animals, created from clay, as their toys.

Schools in ancient Greece are different from each city-state. The Spartan schools in ancient Greece taught their students how to be strong early on. Spartan babies were assessed by the soldiers right after they are born. Babies who seem unhealthy were either taken away to be trained as slaves, or were left to die. Healthy babies were given membership in either a brotherhood or a sisterhood. The brotherhood serves as military camps for Spartan boys who turn 7 years old. They were taught their basic survival skills until they’re 14 years old. To train them to be tough men, they were provided with little clothing except shoes. They were