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A source-book of ancient history - The Search For Mecca

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Studies 151<br />

did he like to pass a winter evening? What weapons filled the armory?<br />

Did the Greeks enjoy the same things as we do?<br />

4. What idea do we get <strong>of</strong> the relation between Sappho and her<br />

pupils? between her country and Lydia? What does Sappho ask <strong>of</strong><br />

Aphrodite? What impression do you get <strong>of</strong> her poetry from these two<br />

selections?<br />

5. Write in your own words the meaning <strong>of</strong> this selection from<br />

Pindar. How does he describe Hieron? What did he think <strong>of</strong> his<br />

own poetry?<br />

6. What scientific discoveries are attributed to Thales? What<br />

do the anecdotes aim to teach? What light do his wise sayings<br />

throw on his character?<br />

7. What importance did Pythagoras attach to music? Why<br />

should we not accept everything Diogenes tells us as to the travels <strong>of</strong><br />

this philosopher?<br />

entered his body?<br />

What account did he give <strong>of</strong> his soul before it had

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