A temple located in Delphi where a priestess listened to questions, and delivered responses that were said to be from the Greek God Apollo. The priestess listened to the questions in a state of ecstasy that was believed to be caused by Apollo. Priests interpreted the responses and returned the …

A military system utilized by the Greeks, 800 - 700 BCE. Hoplites were heavily armed infantry men who wore bronze or leather helmets, breast plates, and greaves or shin-guards. Hoplites carried round shields, short swords, and a long spear, about 9 feet in length. Hoplites are known to have used a …

The Greek word for city-state. A unit of governmental and social organization where Greek cultures identify themselves through a nearby city-center, i.e., metropolis, and have common language, customs, history, and religion. Two well-known Poleis are Sparta and Athens.

Greek Philosophers who's ideas date from before the time of Socrates, 469 BCE. The pre-Socratic philosophers are noted for their attempts to explain the universe through unifying principals. These philosophers also attempted to describe the nature of reality, and commonly considered existence to be either constant or malleable. Notable pre-Socratic …

An elite infantry force of 10,000 Medes and Persians. When an Immortal was killed he was immediately replaced. The Immortals enjoyed special privileges, including concubines and servants traveling with them while they were on campaign. The Immortals also had special food prepared for them.

The God of Light according to Zoroastrianism. Ahuramazda is the God of Good in Zoroastrian thinking. Ahuramazda will eventually triumph over the God of Evil, and exact judgment upon the people of the Earth. Only those who have chosen a righteous path will be allowed to pass into everlasting peace …